held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, chased winner over 7f out, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden and lost place 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, out pace over 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, not reach leaders
behind, headway and in touch halfway, driven and lost place over 3f out, soon behind
mid-division, lost place 4f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
always in rear
held up, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge
made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
Prairie Sun can make the most of the weight that he receives from his rivals to win this staying contest, with Hernando's Boy, Sovereign State and Inchnadamph seen as the main dangers. Prairie Sun gained a comfortable victory over hurdles here in December, and was produced fit and ready after a break to score on the Flat at Musselburgh on Monday evening. That was an apprentice affair, and Saleem Golam, who was in the saddle then, keeps the ride. Ann Duffield's filly already has bottom-weight and her rider can claim a further seven-pounds, so things look good for the selection. Hernando's Boy has also been in action over timber during the winter, and indeed was successful at Kelso on his last start in April. That was over an extended two and three-quarter miles though, and he does appear to need a more galloping track. Sovereign State is another that has been successful here over hurdles, but he is basically Banded class on the level, while Inchnadamph posted a good effort behind Greenwich Meantime at Doncaster but has to give weight away all round. Prairie Sun can make the most of her light burden to follow up.
Toni Alcala 11-4 (9-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no extra final 2f, 4th of 6, 5l behind Queen's Dancer (8-9) at Carlisle 1m 4f stk (5) gf.
Hernando's Boy 10-3 (8-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, every chance approaching final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Nounou (9-5) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Friedhelmo (GER) 12-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace under pressure, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Queen's Dancer (8-9) at Carlisle 1m 4f stk (5) gf.
Golden Measure 33-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, 11th of 18, 20l behind Cashier (8-11) at Thirsk 1m mdn stk (5) gd.
Gravardlax 40-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and headway over 3f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 16, 5l behind Estepona (9-11) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (6) gf.
Sovereign State (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway well over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Seifi (9-3) at Musselburgh 1m 6f stk (7) gf.
Prairie Sun (GER) 10-1 (8-6) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, led over 2f out, kept on well, won at Musselburgh 2m app hcp (6) gf beating Keepers Knight (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Inchnadamph 20-1 (8-9) With leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 18, 8l behind Greenwich Meantime (8-6) at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp (5) gd in Mar.
