reluctant to go in stalls, slowly away, always behind, tailed off
chased leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased winner until 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off
in touch, ridden on wide outside well over 2f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace when hampered over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
always behind, tailed off
made all, stayed on well, ridden out
chased leaders on outside, chased winner 3f out, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, switched right and squeezed through to chase leaders over 1f out, went 2nd 1f out, stayed on same pace
behind, headway centre over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
ENGROSSING was having his first start for Richard Hannon when a promising third in a decent Salisbury maiden earlier this month. He will appreciate slightly quicker ground and can finally lose his maiden tag. It's a surprise to find Richard Hughes on board Indigo Iris as he was beaten six lengths when runner-up at Lingfield though he's likely to improve as is Malih, who showed a bit of promise on his second start last season. The newcomers Bypass, the first foal of a winning miler, and Haftohaf, a half-brother to two winners, are worth noting in the betting.
Ellen Dean Pursuit Of Love filly out of Cressex Katie.
Aureolin Gulf 22-1 (8-12) Raced green, in touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 8, 12l behind Sannibel (9-8) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Feb.
Blackthorn Stick (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Always behind, 11th of 12, 25l behind Don Libre (9-3) at Lingfield 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Duke Of Destiny (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and no impression over 2f out, plugged on, 4th of 7, 11l behind Henry Allingham (9-3) at Folkestone 7f mdn auc stks (6) sft.
Indigo Iris (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, went 2nd entering final furlong, no chance with unchallenged winner, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Don Libre (9-3) at Lingfield 7f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Linton Hill (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Tracked leading pair until 5f out, outpaced and no chance soon after, tailed off, last of 6, 37l behind Glittering Gold (9-3) at Folkestone 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) fm in May.
Malih 20-1 (8-9) In rear, effort over 1f out, soon edged right , never dangerous, 6th of 10, 5l behind Medieval Bishop (8-10) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Oct.
Salutary 33-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced, 7th of 9, 19l behind Holy Roman Warrior (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gs in Jul.
Tunnager Grove 20-1 (9-3) Close up, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 20l behind Cool Rhythm (9-13) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (5) sft.
Dark Orchid 12-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 21l behind Poisson d'Or (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn fll stks (5) gs.
I Stand Corrected Exceed And Excel filly out of Forever Fine.
Bypass Passing Glance filly out of Florida Heart.
Engrossing 3-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon every chance, one pace, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Cool Rhythm (9-13) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (5) sft.
Haftohaf Haafhd colt out of Piper's Ash.
