outpaced, towards rear, ridden halfway, stayed on approaching final furlong
in touch, headway to chase leaders 2 out, one pace final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 1f out, soon led, kept on under pressure
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind, never dangerous
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
outpaced behind, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Tree Roofer is given the narrow vote over Balthasar with Chilali put forward as the other for the shortlist. The selection is in good form and he will be suited by the return to the minimum trip after putting up a fair effort over 6f here last time behind Orchestration. He looks to have everything in his favour today and he should be capable of getting his head in front. Balthasar would have definite claims on the pick of his form but he has something to prove on his return after a break and we are quite happy to take him on. Crowberry won't have to be anything out of the ordinary to make a winning debut, while it will be a surprise if any of the others are good enough and in a moderate contest for the winner we return to Tree Roofer.
Crowberry Orpen gelding, half-brother to 5f winner Lady Pekan.
Tree Roofer 7-1 Led early, chased leaders, led again well over 1f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Orchestration at W'hampton 6f mdn clm (H5) pol in Mar.
Vaudevire 20-1 Soon outpaced, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 9th of 13, 7l behind Urban Calm at W'hampton 5f stk pol.
She Who Dares Wins 33-1 Chased leaders until halfway, weakened quickly well over 1f out, tailed off, last of 18, well behind Brecongill Lad at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-65 (F) gf in Aug '03.
Balthasar 2-1fav Prominent, led after 2f to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 12l behind Apetite at Ripon 6f 2yo sll (F) gs in Aug.
Love From Russia 20-1 Chased leaders over 4f, 9th of 13, 10l behind Orchestration at W'hampton 6f mdn clm (H5) pol in Mar.
Chilali (IRE) 25-1 Mid-division, headway on inside 3f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 6l behind Blue Moon Hitman at W'hampton 5f sll pol.
Witchy Vibes 50-1 Raced far side, chased leaders, behind halfway, 7th of 10, 25l behind Molly Dancer at Leicester 6f 3yo sll sft.