held up and keen, headway over 7f out, led over 1f out, pushed out
led early, stayed prominent, led again 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final fulong
soon led, headed 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out
prominent, ridden 4f out, hung left and weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden 3f out, hung left over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, not troubled winner
keen, in touch, not clear run over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
Regal Performer put in an improved effort last time out at Lingfield and can continue on the upgrade ahead of Verasi and African Star. Sylvester Kirk's gelding ran Vicario to four lengths over a similar trip and going late last month. He looks on a reasonable mark here and can finally break his maiden tag. Verasi has been tried over a variety trips and surfaces but has yet to shine and the application of first-time blinkers looks a desperate measure. African Star showed plenty of ability on the AW last season but not only has to face a long absence but also a huge step up in trip. Proven stayer Goblin cannot easily be discounted but the value call here looks to be Regal Performer to score for his in-form yard.