mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon in touch, hung left inside final 2f, soon switched left, no impression
led on rail, hard driven 2f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
always behind
ridden halfway, always in rear
chased leaders, hard ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, led inside final furlong, pushed clear, readily
slowly into stride, took keen hold in touch, ridden on wide outside over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Halsion Chancer's overall form is starting to look patchy so preference is for the consistent Stamford Blue ahead of China Cherub and Alfresco. The last-named is interesting as he ran his best race for a while when fitted with a visor at Lingfield. However there is no guarantee that he will repeat that run and the drop to six furlongs may not be ideal either as he searches for his first turf success. Instead, it is Stamford Blue who can take this. Second on each of his last two runs, the selection looks ready to strike and he can get the better of stablemate Done Pele who knows how to win here. China Cerub has been keeping his form fairly well, whilst fellow course and distance winners Buy On The Red and Makabul both have a bit to prove at present. Dressed To Dance needs watching in the betting; however it is Stamford Blue who gets the vote.
Halsion Chancer 10-1 (8-8) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 12l behind Mac Gille Eoin (9-5) at Epsom 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Stamford Blue 7-2co-fav (9-9) Led, ridden approaching final furlong, headed inside and fading close home, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Lunces Lad (9-9) at Bath 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Don Pele (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Never a factor, 10th of 13, 7l behind Crimson Fern (9-1) at Sandown 5f hcap (4) gs.
China Cherub 8-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden to chase leading pair until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 5l behind Whiskey Junction (9-1) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Kensington (IRE) 4-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 7l behind Royal Storm (8-9) at Folkestone 7f hcap (4) gs.
Buy On The Red 8-1 (9-6) Held up 5th, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken and weakened 1f out, 5th of 7, 6l behind Perfect Treasure (9-6) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Alfresco 5-1 (9-4) Chased winner, edged right and effort over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind My Learned Friend (8-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Makabul 12-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 14, 13l behind Buy On The Red (9-4) at Bath 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Dressed To Dance (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Medici Pearl (9-13) at Catterick 7f fll hcp (5) gs.
Scarlet Oak 14-1 (9-5) In touch, chased leaders 2f out, not quicken and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 15, 10l behind Rydal Mount (10-0) at Newbury 7f fll hcp (5) sft in May.
Eau Good 16-1 (8-11) Behind, driven over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no chance, 6th of 14, 7l behind Salsa Steps (9-4) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
