led over 2f, prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden to chase leader 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden and hung right from well over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead post
chased leaders, went 2nd 8f out until 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led 10f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
mid-division, outpaced 5f out, headway 2f out, led well inside final furlong, headed post
held up in touch on outside, went prominent over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up, came wide entering straight, ridden and headway well over 1f out, not trouble leaders
ridden 7f out, always behind
chased leaders early, mid-division, ridden and weakened 5f out
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, edged left and headway over 1f out, never dangerous
held up in touch, weakened over 2f out
Alexian gets the call here ahead of Synonymy, and the advice is to watch the betting with regard to the others. Alexian improved to run well over course and distance last time and holds solid claims based on that form, particularly as he was hampered at a crucial stage in the race. In a contest that will not take too much winning, he rates a fair option. Synonymy has run well in two recent races over today's trip and holds place claims, while Squirtle showed some improvement when stepped up to this trip for the first time last time. King's Fable holds claims on the best of his all-weather efforts, while Wise Choice was behind Unique Moment (who had earlier finished behind Synonymy) last time, although that run came on good to soft going, but it would be hard to build a strong case for the others based on what we have seen from them so far. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Alexian.
Beauchamp United 25-1 (8-11) Soon in rear, pushed along 7f out, never a danger, 5th of 8, 16l behind Permanent Way (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Feb.
Alexian 16-1 (9-2) Held up, headway 4f out, not clear run 2f out and entering final furlong, soon switched left, ran on, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Rahy's Crown (8-10) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Earth Master (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 3f out, last of 9, 19l behind Orchard Supreme (9-10) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Spring Dream (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, no impression, 6th of 12, 8l behind Marachi Band (8-11) at Beverley 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Synonymy 6-1 (9-1) Prominent, outpaced over 4f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 9, 11l behind Unique Moment (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Girardii 25-1 (9-3) Held up, tracked leaders halfway, weakened quickly 2f out, 13th of 14, 19l behind The Last Drop (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Squirtle (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Held up and keen, ridden over 3f out, headway on outer well over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 12, 6l behind Marachi Band (8-11) at Beverley 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gs in Apr.
King's Fable (USA) 13-2 (8-5) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 17l behind Unique Moment (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Wise Choice 3-1fav (8-1) Towards rear, never reached challenging position, 4th of 9, 12l behind Unique Moment (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Left Hand Drive 12-1 (8-5) Raced without tongue tie, soon tracked leader, weakened quickly over 3f out, last of 12, 28l behind Questive (9-1) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Mar.
Vice Admiral 40-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden and stayed and edged left approaching final furlong, 7th of 16, 8l behind Raise The Heights (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) sft in Apr.
Fonic Rock (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, soon behind, last of 10, 27l behind Johnny The Fish (8-11) at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Darker Than Blue 66-1 (8-12) In rear, behind from over 4f out, last of 12, well behind Kyoto Summit (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) sft in Apr.
