mid-division, headway 2f out, slightly bumped over 1f out, not clear runner, switched left entering final furlong, one pace
mid-division, shaken up 2f out, ran green and no impression over 1f out, no progress
steadied start, held up, headway on inside over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
slowly into stride, always behind
raced keenly, chased leaders 5f
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ran slightly wide on bend over 3f out, led over 1f out, readily
held up, shaken up and headway 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader 3f, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
went right start, took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd 4f out until 2f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, wide entering straight, headway over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, never nearer
Dragon Flower has experience on her side and is taken to beat two intersting newcomers here in Musaalem and Frigid. Dragon Flower hasn't set the world alight in two runs this campaign but she took on some decent opponents last season and wasn't disgraced. If getting back to that sort of form she will be hard to beat. Musaalem has missed a couple of similar engagements due to the soft ground. So conditions should be spot on for him this afternoon. He's related to some decent types and any market move should be heeded. The same applies to the Luca Cumani trained Frigid, a well bred daughter of Indian Ridge, although she may prefer an easier surface. to show her best. Thea di Bisanzio is another debutante worth a glance in the betting, but on this occasion we will side with experience and give the vote to Dragon Flower. .
Airman (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Dwelt, soon recovered to dispute lead 8f out, headed over 3f out, hung badly left under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 16l behind Sugar Ray (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Barbar Anabaa gelding, half-brother to winning hurdler Nan Scurry.
Batchworth Blaise 66-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden, struggling halfway, 12th of 13, 11l behind Charming Ballet (9-7) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Beau Bramble Gorse gelding, half-brother to winning sprinter Jode.
Dhurwah (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Always in rear, last of 10, 14l behind Arfinnit (9-0) at Lingfield 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in May.
Iguacu 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 13, 4l behind Elusive Dreams (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (4) gs.
Musaalem (USA) Aljabr gelding, brother to winning sprinter Dysonic.
Shades of Blue 200-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, outpaced, last of 10, 24l behind Plucky (8-12) at Chepstow 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Audley 33-1 (8-12) refused in race won by King's Event (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) sft, 13 ran.
Dragon Flower (USA) 5-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, 5th of 15, 9l behind Guarantia (8-12) at Chepstow 7f mdn stk (5) gd.
Frigid Indian Ridge filly out of 1m4f winner Frangy.
Thea di Bisanzio (IRE) Dr Fong filly, half-sister to winners up to 1m4f including the Group 2 winner Coroner.