held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader, keen, led 2f out, stayed on well
led until 2f out, soon rallied, no extra closing stages
dwelt badly, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
slowly into stride, held up, struggling 3f out, soon beaten
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
mid-division, under pressure 3f out, never dangerous
Both The Dukkerer and Caribbean Spring won over track and trip last month but neither figured off higher marks on their latest outings. It remains to be seen if LORD MURPHY fares any better raised 5lb for winning over course and distance in April but he’s held his form well so far this year and gets the nod. Grey Destiny went close at Newcastle last week and Kafeel will take advantage of a slide down the weights before long while Outlaw Torn also pops-up at this level when the mood takes him.
Lord Murphy (IRE) 7-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, effort inside final 2f, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Apr beating Stamp Duty (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Caribbean Spring (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 9 1/4l behind Moi Aussie (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (6) gf in May.
Muthraab Aldaar (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up and behind, plugged on inside final furlong, never involved, 5th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Locommotion (8-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
The Dukkerer (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, keen, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Mrs Biggs (8-11) at Wetherby 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in May.
Grey Destiny 11-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, ran on, closing on winner towards finish, just held, 2nd of 12, hd behind Symbolic Star (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in May.
Kafeel (USA) 7-4fav (9-10) Chased leaders, not clear run briefly and switched right over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out until ridden inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Buzz Lightyere (9-4) at Brighton 1m hcp (6) gd in May.
Fitzwilliam 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 2nd 2f out until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Master Of Heaven (9-0) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in May.
Crossley 50-1 (8-7) Mid-division, driven over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 24 3/4l behind Table Manners (9-5) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in May.
Outlaw Torn (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Mr Sundowner (8-13) at Wetherby 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in May.
