prominent, ridden along 3f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
led, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
held up, smooth headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
reared at start and always towards rear
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
never better than mid-division
mid-division, effort when hampered over 2f out, not recovered
towards rear, never dangerous
took keen hold behind leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear, effort over 3f out, no impression
never better than mid-division
towards rear, headway when not much room and hampered over 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden along 3f out, weakened final furlong
took keen hold behind leaders, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
Not an easy one to solve here but Fongs Gazelle is in such tremendous form that we will not oppose, despite this longer trip, with stablemate Letham Island, Filios and Serpentaria among the dangers. Fongs Gazelle has won three off the reel at Kempton, Bath and Beverley this spring, and would not want any rain here. He carries a 6lb penalty for a five length win last time, so on the face of it he should be capable of going in again provided he stays this far. Mark Johnston should have the clearest handle on his abilities in comparison to Letham Island whom he also runs. The filly is relatively inexperienced but has been going the right way. However, she is finding it hard to win off this mark and might have to settle for the frame again. Filios is interesting now stepped up to this trip and could improve for that, while Serpentaria has to be respected, also being open to a fair bit of improvement and coming from the connections she does, so watch the market. However, Fongs Gazelle is in tremendous form at present and can extend her winning run.
Fongs Gazelle 11-8 (9-2) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp (4) gf beating Its Moon (8-12) by 5l, 5 ran.
Danish Rebel (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 4, 5l behind Elyaadi (8-7) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo stk (4) gf in Apr.
Filios (IRE) 5-1fav (8-13) Mid-division, effort when not much room over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Urban Warrior (8-11) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Eglevski (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) 6th of 7, 11l behind dhtrs New Beginning (8-10) & Zar Solitario (9-7) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Clarricien (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) With leader early, pushed along over 6f out, outpaced from over 2f out, last of 4, 7l behind Elyaadi (8-7) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo stk (4) gf in Apr.
Persian Peril 4-9fav (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, challenged over 2f out, kept on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd in Aug beating Keep Your Distance (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Letham Island (IRE) 8-15fav (9-4) Led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 4, 1/2l behind Beau Sancy (8-8) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Love Brothers 13-8fav (8-12) Soon chasing leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 4, 7l behind Elyaadi (8-7) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo stk (4) gf in Apr.
Act Sirius (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well, won at Musselburgh 1m 1f 2yo mdn (4) sft in Sept beating Musical Land (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Lemon Silk (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Dwelt, always towards rear, 9th of 12, 8l behind Celtic Step (8-13) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Moonwalking 15-2 (9-4) Held up behind leaders, ridden along 3f out, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Sonara (8-4) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Serpentaria 11-2 (9-6) Held up, led well over 2f out, soon hung left, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Bollin Felix (7-11) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Sivota (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) With leaders, every chance 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Sagredo (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Nov.
Force Group (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Held up, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, soon headed, not quicken, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Stringsofmyheart (8-13) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Its Moon (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) In touch, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Fongs Gazelle (9-2) at Beverley 1m 2f fll hcp (4) gf.
Smugglers Bay (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Musical Beat (9-1) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
