made all, ridden clear over 1f out, unchallenged
keen in touch, headway to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner
pulled hard, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, some headway, never dangerous
in rear, ridden 2f out, ran on to take 3rd inside final furlong, nearest finish
keen, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
close up, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out
Ralph Beckett has made a fantastic start to the season and Prince Of Delphi should be supported to reign supreme. He was unraced at two and had just two starts at three and a further four last year so can't have been the easiest to train. He's been a beaten favourite three times and is still awaiting his first win. However, it looks significant that connections are persevering and the combination of this track and the step up in trip are expected to work the oracle. Dvinsky is weighted up to the hilt at present and Quantum Leap, Affrettando and Anthill could emerge as bigger dangers. Quantum Leap doesn't have much margin for error from his current mark whilst there's every chance that Affrettando may be a bit ring rusty but Anthill should be all the better for last month's return. She belied her starting price to take second at a big price but she may have to settle for the same position again behind Prince Of Delphi.
Dvinsky (USA) 13-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Royal Envoy (8-7) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Prince of Delphi 11-2 (9-0) Behind, hard driven over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd on line, no chance with ready winner, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Cativo Cavallino (8-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Oct.
Fine Ruler (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, ridden, one pace approaching final furlong, 6th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ever Cheerful (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Anthill 22-1 (9-9) With leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon outpaced, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Miss Mujanna (9-0) at Kempton 7f fll hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Quantum Leap 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden, weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Ever Cheerful (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Cool Sands (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 11, 1l behind Toms Laughter (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Gimme Some Lovin (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Behind, headway over 1f out, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 14, 3l behind Miss Mujanna (9-0) at Kempton 7f fll hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Affrettando (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 10th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Reeling N' Rocking (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
