led early, chased leaders, pushed along 5f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, raced keenly, rider lost irons 5f out, no impression 3f out
soon chasing leader, led over 13f out, headed over 7f out, every chance 2f out, 3rd and no extra final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders, led 2f out, edged slightly right inside final furlong, stayed on well
held up in rear on outside, headway 5f out, chased winner over 1f out, soon green and edged left, held but stayed on
held up in rear, raced keenly, in touch 5f out, outpaced 3f out, went 4th over 1f out, no impression
soon led, headed over 13f out, led over 7f out, headed when ran out 2f out, (cocked jaw, swerved left and went wrong side of marker)
The formbook suggests those with form are vulnerable. As always, the market should prove instructive with the newcomers, of which Nicky Henderson, so effective in bumper contests, unveils RUSSIAN RULER, a son of Sholokhov, and Surrey Quest. Jockey bookings indicate the former is the stable preferred, although the latter, as a son of Milan, also makes appeal. Tom Scudamore is a nice booking for Princess Kalamba and she makes some appeal on paper being out of a Presenting mare, whilst Moveit Like Minnie and C'mon Sharpy are other debutants to note.
C'Mon Sharpy (IRE) Sageburg gelding out of Shining Lights.
Glory Time Olympic Glory gelding out of Tunkwa.
Hillview (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Chased leaders on outside, lost place 5f out, no impression after, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Revasser (10-11) at Warwick 2m (5) gd in Apr.
Russian Ruler (IRE) Sholokhov gelding out of Hot Choice.
Surrey Quest (IRE) Milan gelding out of Roztoc.
Firefly Lane (IRE) Milan M out of More Equity.
Princess Kalamba (IRE) Kalanisi M out of Sophisticatedqueen.
Moveit Like Minnie (IRE) Libertarian gelding out of Cassandrasway.
Div Ine Tara 11-1 (11-0) In rear, smooth progress turning for home, ridden after entering home straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 35l behind Malaita (11-0) at Ludlow 2m (4) gs in May.
Grumpy Freya 8-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, led 3f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 13 1/4l behind Super Six (11-0) at Chepstow 2m (5) hvy in Feb.
