mid-division, reminder over 4f out, headway over 2f out, ridden soon after and kept on same pace
towards rear, steady headway over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, lost place over 6f out
never dangerous
led, headed over 2f out, weakened and eased
in touch, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch on outside, chased leader 7f out, soon ridden along, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out and no extra
mid-division, ridden and weakened approaching 3f out
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in rear, ridden and headway 4f out, led over 1f out, kept on
towards rear, kept on through beaten horses
Top weight may not stop CAYMAN SKY in this company and he edges a narrow vote of confidence ahead of Ermyn Lodge and When Doves Cry. The last named wasn't beaten as far as his finishing position would suggest when he was last seen out. He is unexposed and, as switching back to turf may help him post an improved display, he is no forlorn hope. Ermyn Lodge won a modest race at Kempton at the end of March; relentlessly galloping his rivals into submission. He is only 2lb higher today and, as this is not a much tougher assignment, he may have a bit more to offer. However, Cayman Sky is fancied to relish this step up in distance and the mount of Richard Hughes makes the most appeal at this level.
Cayman Sky 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Lyra's Daemon (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Solo Choice 33-1 (9-3) Always in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 18l behind Big Bound (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Count On Guest 22-1 (8-9) Led until over 8f out, remained prominent, led again over 2f out, soon headed and one pace, 5th of 11, 13l behind Holyrood (8-9) at Yarmouth 1m 2f mdn auc stks (6) gd.
Diktalina 25-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, ridden halfway, hung left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 4l behind Spiritual Treasure (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Oct.
When Doves Cry 10-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 9l behind Mannlichen (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Nov.
Halfway House 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Desert Creek (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Ermyn Lodge 5-1 (9-4) Soon chased leader, led 2f out, hard ridden final furlong, just held on, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar beating Mekong Miss (9-3) by hd, 11 ran.
First Spirit 100-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride, behind, driven over 2f out, plugged on, 6th of 15, 10l behind Chiberta King (8-10) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Rebel Swing 7-1 (9-3) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, no impression, 11th of 12, 17l behind Mannlichen (9-3) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Nov.
Good Buy Dubai (USA) 10-3 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 8l behind Dispol Diva (8-13) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Red Margarita (IRE) 66-1 (8-2) Held up, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 12l behind Thousand Miles (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m mdn stks (5) gd.
