mid-division, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out until edged left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led 1f, led again over 3f out, clear over 1f out, ridden out
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden 5f out, weakened 3f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, chased winner and edged left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and hung right over 4f out, soon weakened
led after 1f, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
Vampyrus, Empire Dancer and Campanile are three against the field in a trappy finale and the tentative nomination is given to Vampyrus. The selection was a good second on his debut behind Celtic Spirit, he is sure to have learnt from the experience and given nominal improvement if he handles the surface he will be very hard to beat. Empire Dancer rates the main danger on his best form but he was slightly disappointing for no apparent reason last time out so he can not be put forward with any confidence. Campanile is another that could go well now that he is dropped in grade but the suspicion is he may be seen to better effect in handicaps. Of the remainder Dab Hand is from a shrewd yard and should be noted in the market but for the winner we are happy to return to Vampyrus who looks sure to improve.
Blue Army (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out, 9th of 10, 21l behind Le Colombier (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Dab Hand (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden and switched right over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 15, 4l behind Tasjeel (8-12) at Bath 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Empire Dancer (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Pulled hard in touch on outer, ridden and hung left from 4f out, lost touch final 3f, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Salute Him (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Moving Story 100-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 10th of 13, 19l behind Alcyon (8-11) at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
Vampyrus 5-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden 2f out, led well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Celtic Spirit (8-13) at Chepstow 1m mdn stk (5) hvy in May.
Campanile 5-1 (8-12) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 14, 8l behind It's Unbelievable (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Canary Girl 80-1 (7-9) Chased leaders until weakened from 3f out, 12th of 14, 19l behind Torquemada (10-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Jenise (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden, outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 22l behind La Matanza (8-9) at Redcar 7f 3yo mdn aut (5) frm in May.
