prominent, challenging entering final furlong, no extra towards finish
always prominent, ridden over 1f out, slight lead inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on
held up, headway on inside over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
behind, niggled along over 3f out, came wide entering straight, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
led, ridden 2f out, edged right 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
with leaders, raced keenly, pushed along over 2f out, hung left thereafter, soon weakened
in touch on outside, lost place over 3f out, hung left final 2f, not troubled leaders after
held up, some headway over 2f out, soon no further progress
soon behind, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, raced keenly, lost place 4f out, behind after
Nonrunner
This looks a good opportunity for SARASOTA SUNSHINE who is taken to get the better of Villaruz and Angelo Poliziano. The selection is a likeable filly and she has been in the money on each of her last four starts. She won well last time out at Warwick when the blinkers were fitted for the first time and if they work the oracle again then she should make a bold bid to score again from a fair draw. Villaruz ran his best race yet when winning over 5f here last time. He is equally effective over today's trip and he has the plum draw so he has to be respected. Angelo Poliziano is another who won over 5f here last time out when the cheekpieces had the desired effect, but his overall form leaves a lot to be desired and he could be vulnerable under his penalty. Billy Beetroot has had a purple patch but the handicapper looks as though he may now have his measure, and we will return to Sarasota Sunshine as the one to beat.
Angelo Poliziano 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden halfway, driven to lead final furlong, stayed on well, won at Wolverhampton 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol beating La Capriosa (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Billy Beetroot (USA) 13-2 (8-10) Prominent, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Mister Tinktastic (9-3) at Pontefract 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Sarasota Sunshine 5-1fav (9-4) Soon tracking leaders, not clear run well over 1f out, soon switched left, ran on under pressure inside final furlong to lead towards finish, won at Warwick 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-65 (6) gs beating Itsher (8-6) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Villaruz (IRE) 9-4fav (8-7) Held up, took keen hold, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on to lead final half furlong, asserted towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr beating You Avin A Laugh (8-13) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Piccolinda 14-1 (8-8) Dwelt, soon in touch on inner, ridden 2f out, weakening when not much room approaching final furlong, 12th of 13, 8l behind Volochkova (9-4) at Lingfield 7f fll hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Come On Buckers (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Took keen hold, chased leaders over 5f, 5th of 14, 12l behind Seneschal (9-7) at Brighton 7f sell stks (6) fm in May.
You Avin A Laugh 40-1 (8-5) Towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on well final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Belated Silver (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo clm stks (5) pol.
Two Turtle Doves (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Mid-division chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 8l behind Mutawarath (9-3) at York 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd.
Tarruji (IRE) 28-1 (8-0) Always rear of main group, no chance final 2f, 5th of 7, 10l behind Hand Painted (8-8) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Dalepak Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Behind, headway halfway, never on terms, 7th of 10, 5l behind Kings Ace (9-1) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
Maigh Eo (IRE) 40-1 (8-3) In touch on outside, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 17l behind Hi Shinko (9-0) at Folkestone 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Deckchair 10-1 (8-1) In rear, ridden halfway, no impression until stayed on towards finish, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Red Rosanna (9-5) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Tillers Satisfied (IRE) 20-1 (8-1) Mid-division, stayed on under pressure final 2f, not reach leaders, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Belated Silver (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo clm stks (5) pol.
