held up, smooth headway on outer over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven and kept on gamely final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, ridden along 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up behind leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, stayed on same pace until eased close home
prominent, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, never dangerous
always in rear
towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, reminders over 3f out, never a factor
held up behind leaders, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, held
started slowly and behind, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
REBEL PRINCE is 3lb better off with Loulou after their encounter at Nottingham a fortnight ago and can reverse the form today. Classic Contours carries 6lb extra for last week's win at Hamilton and is another respected as a live danger. The last named has experience of the course and can be thereabouts if he handles the faster ground. Tae Kwon Do is another worthy of a mention, as he has improved on the all-weather of late and, although this is a stiffer test; he may be capable of again rising to the challenge. Being a daughter of a multiple Group-race winner, Loulou cost $300,000 when purchased at the Keenland Sales. However, it quickly became apparent that handicapping was going to be her forte last year. And it was no surprise to see her given plenty of time. She boosted her paddocks value by getting off the mark on her reappearance last month. However, Jimmy Fortune really earned his riding fee to keep her in front at Colwick Park and it makes for an intriguing rematch between her and the selection this afternoon. However, Rebel Prince also showed battling qualities at Nottingham and, on these terms, she is fancied to come out on top if they both run a similar race today.
Classic Contours (USA) 4-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden and headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs beating New Tricks (8-11) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Loulou (USA) 17-2 (9-0) Pushed along leaving stalls, soon pressing leader, led after 2f, hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, won at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr beating Rebel Prince (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Alittlemoreflair 25-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd 1f out until not quicken final 50 yards, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Good Buy Dubai (9-3) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Addison de Witt 40-1 (7-13) Held up, headway over 3f out, driven over 1f, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Spinning Waters (8-11) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) fm in Apr.
Astrobrava 66-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 11, 7l behind Cascata (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Nov.
Imperial Angel (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, soon no impression, last of 6, 12l behind Sultans Way (9-3) at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Aug.
Hassadin 8-1 (8-12) Led until over 4f out, soon under pressure and weakened, 7th of 9, 10l behind Flying Lady (8-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo sell stks (6) pol in Mar.
Hill Cross (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out, last of 17, 23l behind Embsay Crag (9-3) at Leicester 7f 2yo hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Oct.
Best Bidder (USA) 22-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 8th of 13, 12l behind Lake Kalamalka (9-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Saffron's Son (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 13l behind Gilded Age (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Tae Kwon Do (USA) 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Eightdaysaweek (8-11) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
Rebel Prince (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, chased winner over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Loulou (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Apr.
