mid-division, effort and some progress over 2f out, soon hung left and kept on
always in the rear
in touch, weakened 3f out, eased over 1f out
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, under pressure and edging left inside final furlong, lead line
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, lost place, stayed on again from over 1f out
always in the rear
always in the rear
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
keen, led over 6f out, headed 4f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
soon led, headed over 6f out, led again over 4f out, hard ridden when headed line
Hilversum, Samuel Charles and Dante's Diamond are the three to focus on here and the vote is given to Samuel Charles. The selection is a course and distance winner and although he was disappointing last time at Nottingham, this is a drop in class and he does have the plum draw. The return to this trip is also in his favour and he should go close. Hilversum is a lightly-raced mare and she won well last time when beating Raul Sahara here. She was the subject of strong market support that day but her overall form is far from convincing and she looks to have a little find with our selection. Dante's Diamond has not won in 27 starts but he did shape encouragingly at Leicester last time when fourth behind Convince. This step-up in trip is not sure to suit and he looks one to take on although he may be good enough to run into a place. Baby Barry and Fulvio have to be respected in this grade and can be considered at each-way prices, but Samuel Charles has plenty in his favour and can land the spoils.
Samuel Charles 16-1 (9-3) Soon tracking leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 22l behind Im Spartacus (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Bathwick Emma (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Chased leader until over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind Sawwaah (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol in Mar.
Hilversum 13-2 (9-1) Always prominent, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f sll (6) pol in Apr beating Raul Sahara (9-6) by a nk, 13 ran.
Dante's Diamond (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Outpaced, switched right halfway, headway 2f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 1l behind Convince (9-2) at Leicester 7f sll (6) gf in May.
Itcanbedone Again (IRE) 9-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, behind, pushed along over 2f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 6th of 15, 17l behind Very Well Red (8-6) at Nottingham 1m app hcp (6) gs in May.
Kirkhammerton (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Chased leaders over 5f, 9th of 13, 13l behind Tabulate (9-0) at Southwell 1m app hcp (6) fbs in May.
Shannon Arms (USA) 11-1 (8-5) Led after 1f, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind El Capitan (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in May.
Lady Aspen (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, weakened from over 2f out, 8th of 15, 11l behind Nautical Design (9-2) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f mdn stk gd in May.
