tracked leaders, chased winner inside final furlong and edged left, no impression
chased leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
led, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final 2f, never troubled leaders
behind, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
Cinematic has been in consistently good form on the all-weather this winter and assuming he translates that back to the turf, he can win this trappy affair at the main expense of Pab Special and Sforzando. Jim Boyle's gelding's last victory came for today's jockey Amir Quinn and he looks capable of returning to winning ways today. One stumbling block may be this mark of 75 now returned to the turf which will require a career-best performance. Gallego receives plenty of weight and this course and distance winner goes on the shortlist, especially with his capable jockey's seven pound claim. Just Lille didn't appear to stay when last tried over this trip but cannot be written off after that one run, especially as she is in good form having won his last race. Sforzando looks a danger returning to the scene of his most recent win, whilst Top Jaro is well-weighted to win again. Red Wine has been running over further of late but must go close off this lowly mark if anywhere near his best. Cinematic gets the vote in an open affair.
Cinematic (IRE) (8-6) Hampered soon after start, headway wide over 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, 2nd of 14, nk behind Art Modern (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Shape Up (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) In touch, ridden to challenge 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 16, 12l behind Le Soleil (8-6) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Top Jaro (FR) 8-1 (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Stolen Glance (8-6) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-70 (5) fbs.
Pab Special (IRE) 4-1fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Harvest Warrior (11-1) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Just Lille (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway and edged right over 2f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Motu (10-13) by a nk, 16 ran.
Sforzando 9-2 (8-6) Chased leaders in 3rd until lost place 5f out, no real chance after, 4th of 5, 6l behind Hanella (9-4) at Bath 1m 4f fll hcp (5) frm.
Gallego 40-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride, headway on inner 4f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Im Spartacus (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Superior Star 6-1 (9-0) Raced wide in touch, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, driven and hung left over 1f out, kept on to take 4th final furlong, 4th of 7, 12l behind Luckylover (9-0) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
