pressed winner, every chance 2f out, ridden and found little entering final furlong, no impression and lost 2nd final 100 yards
in touch until weakened over 2f out
close up on outer, weakened and behind final 3f
in touch, ridden, ran green and edged right 2f out
pulled hard, raced on outer and restrained, in touch, ridden, hung right, not keen over 2f out, soon beaten
held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, kept on under pressure to take 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner
made virtually all, pressed from 2f out, driven and in command final 100 yards
slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
Plectrum can make the step up in trip pay off, with King Forever, Prime Number and newcomer Sir Edward Elgar all to be noted. Plectrum should now be ready to strike after two promising efforts so far, both of which have been over seven furlongs. The ex-French four-year-old was third to subsequent winner Coup d'Etat on his Kempton debut back in March, and then had his sights lowered when sent to Beverley on his only other racecourse appearance nine days ago. He had the worst of the draw that day but still managed to finish second, and with that effort under his belt, and the step up to a trip more in keeping with his breeding, Peter Chapple-Hyam's charge can make up for lost time. King Forever has had more opportunities, but his run behind Unfurled here means that he must not be entirely ruled out. Prime Number has shaped very well in two starts so far, here and at Newmarket last time, while any support for John Gosden's debutante Sir Edward Elgar should be noted. Those mentioned should all have no trouble in losing their respective maiden tags, but on this occasion Plectrum is the one to be on.
Megalala (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Towards rear, some late headway, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 43l behind Pairtree (10-11) at Fontwell 2m 2f nhf (H) gf in May (N.Hunt).
Plectrum (USA) 9-4 (9-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Call Me Max (8-11) at Beverley 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Unbridled's Dream (USA) 33-1 (9-7) Hampered start, in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Akimbo (9-7) at Yarmouth 7f mdn stk (5) gf.
Actuality 25-1 (9-0) Hampered start, held up rear, ridden and some headway over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 10, 15l behind Dansili Dancer (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd.
King Forever 4-1 (9-0) Mid-division, driven and not quicken 2f out, soon beaten, 6th of 12, 16l behind Unfurled (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Kintbury Cross 5-1 (8-7) Raced mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out, 14th of 16, 34l behind Minnesinger (7-11) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Prime Number (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Something (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Sir Edward Elgar (IRE) King's Best colt out of a once-raced mare.
