mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon edged left, driven out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened when not much room just over 1f out
behind, edged left and kept on final furlong, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
Proxenia will be difficult to beat off this weight and gets the verdict ahead of Mocha Java and High Octave. Richard Hannon's filly has been a model of consistency and ran her race again last time when chasing home Bling at Salisbury. The extra distance today should not be a problem and she will be hard to beat off just eight stone two. Mocha Java is a son of Bertolini. He hails from a yard that is very capable of getting one ready first time out and she should be watched closely in the betting. High Octave improved on his debut run to finish just over two lengths behind Keats at Chepstow last time and will be difficult to keep out of the money. Storm Of Arabia is another newcomer to watch in the market, but Proxenia is easily the form choice and is hard to oppose.
Croft (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Permanex Pride (8-11) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Mocha Java Bertolini colt out of Coffee Cream, a winner at 7f and 1m. Half-brother to 7f winner Carte Noire.
Alfie Tupper (IRE) Soviet Star gelding out of 5f & 7f winner Walnut Lady.
Lopinot (IRE) Pursuit of Love gelding, half-brother to 5f-7f winner Castle Sempill and 6f winner Cotton Kid.
Storm of Arabia (IRE) Intikhab colt, half-brother to two 5f winners.
High Octave (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway well over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind John Keats (9-0) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Pressure Putt Tipsy Creek gelding, half-brother to winning miler Ginger Twist.
Proxenia 5-2fav (8-2) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Bling (8-9) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gs.