held up behind, short of room, lost place 4f out, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish
close up, ridden, hanging right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead near finish
mid-division, ridden, weakened from well over 2f out
tracked leaders on inner, effort over 1f out, not quicken, one pace final furlong
led until headed over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
always in rear group, ridden over 4f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, not troubled leaders
held up behind, some late headway from over 1f out, never nearer
started slowly, raced keenly, always in rear, wide into straight well over 1f out, never on terms
held up 4th, ridden 2f out, ridden to join leader, every chance well inside final furlong, soon headed, just outpaced by winner
always behind
mid-division, ridden, outpaced from 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven, stayed on under pressure, joined well inside final furlong, headed near finish
Nonrunner
Joe Caster sets the standard on what we have seen so far and whilst there may be a couple of jokers in the pack regarding the newcomers, we are happy to side with Joe Caster. The selection was a good second at Leicester recently on his debut when he bumped into a fair sort of Michael Bell's. He was well-fancied on that occasion and on this slightly better ground (hung as if he wasn't really enjoying the underfoot conditions), he should be capable of putting his experience to good use. Kyllorien can be expected to improve, however she may fare better against her own sex, so of more interest may be Robin The Till who's stable can ready a newcomer but their horses are not in as good form as right at the start of the season. Fault is speedily bred, but the stable's youngsters usually improve for the run, whilst Imperial Guest is a half-brother to the less-than-spectacular Priceless Speedfit. Doc Jones has claims, especially as his stable have been having plenty of success with their juveniles. An open contest, where the betting will help, however it is Joe Caster who receives the vote.
Dinner Date 8-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr beating Oat Cuisine (9-1) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Our Kes (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Steadied start, pulled hard in rear, ridden and still last over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leading pair, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Dream of Fortune (9-4) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Hucking Hill (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Held up behind, bumped on inner over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Diriculous (8-8) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Constant Cheers (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 12l behind Grande Caiman (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Follow The Colours (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Steadied start, held up, raced keenly, headway over 5f out, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 9, 16l behind Moment of Clarity (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Splinter Group 50-1 (9-10) Always in rear, 12th of 14, 38l behind Downhiller (8-8) at Leicester 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft in Apr.
Just Intersky (USA) 2-1fav (8-12) Led, headed over 7 furlongs, weakened 2f out, 4th of 5, 8l behind Calzaghe (9-6) at Southwell 1m 4f app hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Kings Topic (USA) 5-2fav (9-0) Dwelt, took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, drifted badly right under pressure final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Formidable Guest (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Scottish River (USA) 10-1 (11-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, never near leaders, 10th of 19, 7l behind Jacaranda (10-8) at Newmarket 1m 2f amt hcp 0-80 (5) gd in Jul.
Alexander Guru 7-1 (9-0) Held up, headway when switched left 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Hucking Heat (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Golden Brown (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Shunkawakhan (8-8) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Apr.
Convallaria (FR) 7-2 (9-2) Held up in touch, hung right, went 2nd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 9l behind Casablanca Minx (8-5) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Floodlight Fantasy 11-10fav (8-12) In touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Treasure Isle (8-2) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Siena Star (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden 2f out, faded from 1f out, 8th of 13, 12l behind Sir Duke (9-2) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Under Fire (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Started very slowly, under pressure over 3f out, always behind, last of 12, 15l behind Dinner Date (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
