held up in touch, headway inside final 2f, went 3rd 1f out, no extra and not troubled leading pair
steadied start, held up last, well in rear over 3f out, tailed off
behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on to press winner inside final furlong, every chance, held final 75 yards
held up 5th, ridden and effort on inside 2f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, soon one pace, weakened final furlong
prominent until ridden and lost place quickly over 2f out
tracked winner, under pressure over 2f out, lost 2nd well over 1f out, soon weakened
started slowly, took keen hold towards rear, good headway over 1f out, kept on, nearest finish
steadied start, settled towards rear, plenty to do over 1f out, headway and ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
made all, led, ridden and edged left from well over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, held on gamely 75 yards
raced keenly, tracked leaders to over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened quickly
raced keenly, held up behind mid-division, no impression on leaders 2f out, never dangerous
prominent, effort 2f out, soon ridden, weakened well over 1f out
MAGIC WARRIOR caught the eye last time out and is taken to go one better at the expense of Southern Mistral and Watson's Bay. The selection was second to Nassar at Wolverhampton last week and is only two pounds higher for his troubles. He has won off a higher mark in the past and his potentially well in with the handicapper at present. If he recaptures his recent form he will take all the beating. Southern Mistral was running off a turf mark of 49 when scoring at Ripon last week. He now runs off a more realistic mark of 59 back on the all weather so life will be tougher. That said having got his head in front last time he has to be respected so any moves in the market should be monitored. Top weight Watson's Bay is nothing but consistent. He scored at Wolverhampton during the winter but he generally struggles to get his head in front so at best he looks an each way possibility. So for the winner we return to Magic Warrior.
Watson's Bay 6-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 3f out, chased leader over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly well over 1f out, 11th of 14, 12l behind Madam President (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) std in Apr.
Andaman Sunset 40-1 (9-4) Never going well and always in rear, last of 13, 22l behind Agilete (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Chalice Welcome 3-1fav (9-3) Towards rear, shaken up well over 1f out, headway and stayed on steadily final furlong without troubling leaders, 6th of 12, 5l behind Old Romney (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcap (6) pol in Jan.
Southern Mistral 6-1 (9-10) Held up behind leaders, ridden and headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo sll (5) gf in Apr beating Whaston (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Magic Warrior 9-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Nassar (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Princess Gee 20-1 (8-13) Chased leaders until lost place over 3f out, 10th of 12, 13l behind Sarwin (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Double Valentine 20-1 (8-13) Always prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Nassar (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Harting Hill 6-1 (8-7) Held up, headway on inside 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, no danger after, 7th of 13, 8l behind Nassar (8-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f app hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Apr.
Megalala (IRE) 12-1 (8-3) Chased leading pair, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 35l behind Moonshine Creek (8-10) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Felicia 7-1 (8-2) Chased leader to 7f out, stayed prominent, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden and driver dropped reins, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Follow The Flag (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Cyril The Squirrel 12-1 (8-9) Led until over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 17l behind Medieval Maiden (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcap (6) pol in Feb '08.
Mid Valley 33-1 (8-8) In rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 8l behind Calzaghe (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Rosy Dawn 25-1 (8-1) With leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, gradually weakened, 7th of 10, 8l behind Vinces (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Forced Opinion (USA) 66-1 (9-13) Always in rear, last of 6, 14l behind Muraweg (8-10) at Lingfield 1m mdn auc stks (6) pol in Mar.
