mid-division, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
held up, not clear run 2f out, ridden and headway on inside over 1f out to chase final furlong, eased close home
led 6f out, ridden and headed over 2f out and weakened
held up, headway over 2f out to go in touch, not reach leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out to chase leaders, led just inside final furlong, headed close home
towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on to snatch 3rd line
slowly into stride, headway to chase leaders 5f out, went wide on bend 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon outpaced
soon led, headed 6f out, led again over 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, and weakened
mid-division, ridden soon after halfway, headway on inside over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong and led close home
never a danger
This should not take a great deal of winning and in a moderate race the vote goes to Wilmington, who is preferred to Peggys Flower and Denton Hawk. The last mentioned gave little sign of encouragement when last seen in February but earlier form would give him a chance in this event so he has to be considered. Conny Nobel is less exposed than most of these but has given little real sign of ability, while Silly Gilly ran better at Southwell last time but remains a maiden and that run may continue here. Suntan Lady is not certain to stay seven furlongs and of more interest may be Peggys Flower, particularly if the market speaks in his favour. The vote though goes to Wilmington, who should appreciate the drop back in distance having seemingly failed to stay further last time.
Conny Nobel (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) Took keen hold in touch, ridden over 3f out, one pace final 2f, 6th of 10, 5l behind Shawhill (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo clm (5) gf.
Denton Hawk 5-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 19l behind My Sara (8-6) at Southwell 1m 3yo mdn hcp (6) fbs in Feb.
Flushed 4-1 (8-10) Soon led, ridden and hung right 2f out, headed narrowly over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Time For Change (8-7) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Giovanni d'Oro (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Slowly away, always in rear, well behind final 2f, last of 14, 35l behind Nordic Light (8-11) at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Peggys Flower 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, pulled hard, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 14, 5l behind Mandurah (8-11) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Silly Gilly (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) In touch on inner, pushed along halfway, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, 5th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Time For Change (8-7) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (6) fbs.
Suntan Lady (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and headway halfway, soon one pace, 7th of 14, 10l behind Divertimenti (9-5) at Leicester 6f 3yo sll (6) gf.
Wilmington 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon switched left, in rear, some headway 4f out, ridden over 3f out, soon struggling, 12th of 13, 15l behind Muncaster Castle (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
