led, ridden and headed 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
raced alone stand side rail, prominent, led 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed post
raced wide of pack and prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, keen hold, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead post
Nonrunner
Efisio Princess faces a different test on this quick ground and so preference is for Fast Freddie ahead of Cape Cobra and Dragon Flame. This looks like a fairly tight contest and nothing looks too solid so it may be worth siding with Fast Freddie. Whilst he is yet to win on turf, he has only had four starts on the grass, and he represents a stable in good form. His chances would be enhanced if the money comes and effective over a quick six furlongs, a big run could be on the cards. Dragon Flame hasn't raced on ground this quick for a while but comes here in good form, whilst the ground may also be a concern for Efisio Princess but she shouldn't be overlooked. Tamino ran well last time out, whilst Cape Cobra may do better now on a more conventional surface than Southwell last time. Christine Dunnett's pair need respect as both have winning form at the track. Mugeba loves this course and so should not be passed over lightly, however it is Fast Freddie who gets the nod.
Fast Freddie 9-2 (8-11) Held up 4f, chased leader over 1f out, ridden and no impression final furlong, 6th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Holbeck Ghyll (9-1) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Tamino (IRE) 11-4fav (9-2) Ridden to lead, driven over 1f out, headed 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong, held when snatched up near finish, 4th of 8, 2l behind Caustic Wit (8-8) at Brighton 6f hcap (5) gf.
Dragon Flame (IRE) 11-1 (8-5) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind What Do You Know (9-2) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Cape Cobra 15-8fav (9-0) Slowly away, headway to chase leaders halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 9l behind Varadouro (9-2) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Efisio Princess 4-1fav (8-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Tudor Prince (9-4) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Oct.
Commander Wish 16-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, behind, some late headway, never on terms, 9th of 17, 6l behind Jilly Why (8-11) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Russian Rocket (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway 2f out, edged left over 1f out, switched right and ran on inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Bold Argument (8-11) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (6) gd.
Gone'n'dunnett (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, hard ridden and kept on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Great Leighs 6f hcp (6) pol beating Tenancy (8-8) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Avoncreek 16-1 (9-11) Prominent stands' side, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 9th of 15, 19l behind Hazelrigg (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs in Apr.
Bateleur 11-2 (8-12) Held up, ridden and effort over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Mango Music (9-5) at Newmarket 6f app hcp (5) gs.
Mugeba 9-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 10l behind Support Fund (9-9) at Warwick 7f fll hcp (5) gs.
