chased leader, short of room on inner when going well 2f out, headway when in clear, led final 100 yards, won going away
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
awkward star, in rear, always struggling
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon led and went clear, no extra when headed final 100 yards
mid-division, hampered start, pushed along off pace 4f out, minor late headway for 4th
always towards, never involved
This may revolve around the respective improvement levels of lightly-raced types and another chance is afforded to GOLD GUY. First-time cheekpieces are on after a modest effort latest when well supported, having previously made a pleasing runner-up debut during the all-weather winter campaign when only beaten half a length. He only ran 12 days ago so connections clearly feel all is well with him. Glory Sky showed some ability when a fair fourth on her Bath debut and similar comments are attributable to Purnika. Perovskia requires a market check first time up, but Acclaimer rates the main threat after progressing nicely enough from first to second start and should come on again. American Affair didn't run too badly either last time and is not discounted.
American Affair 13-2 (9-7) Slowly into stride, soon well behind, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 7, 3 3/4l behind Whisky Mcgonagall (9-7) at Musselburgh 5f mdn stks (5) gs in May.
Gold Guy (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Raced in snatches, towards rear of mid-division, ridden along over 1f out, made no impression final furlong, 6th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Kentucky Bluegrass (9-7) at Redcar 7f stks (5) gs in May.
Acclaimer 16-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, rallied over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Kentucky Bluegrass (9-7) at Redcar 7f stks (5) gs in May.
Glory Sky (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Led 1f, chased leader, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 9, 7l behind Little Helen (8-9) at Bath 1m stks (5) gs in Apr.
Perovskia Mukhadram filly out of Oulianovsk.
Purnika 9-1 (9-2) Close up, pushed along raced green and hung left from 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 6, 4 3/4l behind Hey Lyla (9-2) at Ayr 7f mdn fll stks (4) gf in May.
Rajawail 250-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 16 3/4l behind Marksman Queen (9-5) at Southwell 1m stks (5) pol in May.