held up, ridden over 2f out, some progress
held up, ridden 2f out, kept on to chase leaders
held up, effort on outside over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway when ridden and switched right over 1f out, led 1f out, edged left under pressure, ran on
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out, eased when beaten
held up, headway over 1f out, pressed winner final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
in touch, chased leader from over 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, one pace
led narrowly, ridden when headed 1f out, faded
towards rear, switched right and headway 2f out, not quicken
always in rear
mid-division, ridden 3f out, lost place
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Challow Hills ran out a smooth winner at Warwick last time out and should go close again, however we will take a chance with the Hughie Morrison trained Stow, with Mezzanisi also worthy of a mention. The selection was well supported on his return at Pontefract but ran out of steam in the last couple of furlongs. The drop in trip will be ideal and he should strip a lot fitter today. Challow Hills relished the softish ground in that warwick event and any more rain will enhance her claims. Mezzanisi put in a solid effort on his handicap debut when chasing home Excape and looks to have found his right trip. Al Azy has been a little disappointing so far this campaign but is dropping down the weights and could prove best of the others, but Stow has plenty in his favour this afternoon and he gets our vote.
Red Merlin (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 10l behind Fireside (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Oct.
Silk Hall (UAE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, never in contention, 9th of 13, 9l behind Dr Livingstone (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Flying Time 6-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on outside, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Uig (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f fll hcp (5) pol.
Stow 7-4fav (9-2) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, led well over 1f out, headed final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Silver Waters (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Al Azy (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 10l behind Silver Waters (9-2) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Mezzanisi (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, edging left, headway over 2f out, led inside final 2f, driven, stayed on until headed final 75 yards, 2nd of 13, nk behind Excape (8-7) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
King Bathwick (IRE) 17-2 (9-1) In touch, shaken up over 2f out, switched right 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Buddy Holly (8-13) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Kyrie Eleison (IRE) 13-2 (8-2) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 3f out, went 3rd 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Cool Judgement (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Challow Hills (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure well inside final furlong, won at Warwick 1m 3yo hcp (6) gs beating Just Sam (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Bid Art (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Steadied start and switched right soon after, held up, reminders 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 9l behind Desiderio (8-6) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Ruby Delta 16-1 (8-12) Always behind, never dangerous final 2f, 11th of 12, 25l behind Desiderio (8-6) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Lady Petrus 50-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 15, 8l behind Tartan Bearer (8-10) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Asmodea 20-1 (8-4) Led, headed over 1f out, soon beaten, 11th of 12, 16l behind Amanjena (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
