off the pace in 7th, headway far side halfway, went 2nd and ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
went right start, off the pace in rear, stayed in centre in straight, went 3rd final furlong
pressed leader, went to far rail and led halfway, ridden and went clear over 1f out, easily
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
went left start, off the pace in 5th, stayed centre in straight, ridden inside final 2f, soon weakened
off the pace in 6th, weakened halfway
chased leading trio, weakened final furlong
led, went to far rail halfway, soon headed, lost 2nd and weakened over 1f out
A tricky opener with several dropping down in class including James Watt. The top weight has been competing at Newmarket but won over track and trip last year while Fen Breeze attempts the minimum trip for the first time having failed to figure in Listed company at Chester. Angel Alexander also failed to threaten at Chester on her latest outing while UNCLE JERRY could only manage fourth in a higher grade handicap over course and distance last time. But an apprentice takes 7lb off his back today and that could be enough to see Richard Hughes’ charge come out best. Lille remains unexposed and may prove best of the remainder.
James Watt (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Taken to post early, keen led, ridden and headed 2f out, hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Dazzling Dan (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Uncle Jerry 11-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, headway on inside chasing leaders halfway, not clear run on rail and switched left inside final 2f, hung left and no extra well inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Dark Shadow (8-13) at Windsor 5f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Angel Alexander (IRE) 7-2 (8-4) Soon led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Leodis Dream (9-3) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gs in May.
Glorious Charmer 10-1 (9-5) In touch in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Look Out Louis (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Autumn Splendour (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 9 1/4l behind Dark Shadow (9-0) at Bath 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Sandridge Lad (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, lost place well over 1f out, 12th of 14, 13 1/2l behind Wedding Date (8-13) at York 5f hcp (3) gf in May.
Pink Iceburg (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Steadied start, in rear, some late headway, never involved, 5th of 8, 5 3/4l behind Second Collection (8-5) at Windsor 6f hcp fll (3) gd in May.
Lille 11-4 (9-7) Soon led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 7, 3 3/4l behind Fizzy Feet (9-5) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Fen Breeze 33-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Isaan Queen (9-0) at Chelmsford City 6f lst fll stks (1) pol in May.