mid-division, progress 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon in command, eased near finish
raced wide prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd near finish
held up, ridden and headway entering final furlong, kept on same pace
tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, ridden when short of room and badly hampered entering final 2f out, soon eased
chased leaders, ridden when bumped entering final 2f, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly away, keen in rear, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, stayed on near finish, not troubled leaders
always in rear
The Big Haerth has been in good form in selling company and was bought by David Evans after winning over a mile here last time. Secret Queen looks ready to take advantage of a tumble down the weights, while both Rio Royale and Florio Vincitore are capable of big runs off their current marks. But, in a wide-open contest, a chance is taken on SALIENT. He doesn't win often these days but popped up in a better race than this over C&D in August off a 7lb higher mark. Rondeau could prove best of the rest.
Rondeau (GR) 10-1 (9-3) In rear, not troubled leaders, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Halsion Chancer (9-6) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
The Big Haerth (IRE) 3-1 (10-0) Prominent, chased leader well over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m sell stks (6) pol in Mar beating I Confess (9-11) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Secret Queen 25-1 (9-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden well over 1f out, headway on outside over 1f out, strong run to 2nd final 100 yards, pressed winner to line, just falied, 2nd of 6, shd behind Dream Number (8-7) at Lingfield 6f fll hcp (0-75) (5) pol in Mar.
Salient 12-1 (9-3) Raced wide, held up, never a factor, 7th of 10, 7l behind The Happy Hammer (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Buxton 10-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, still last 2f out, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on final 110 yards, never going pace to threaten leading duo, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Ivory Silk (9-13) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Diplomatic (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders until outpaced over 2f out, rallied on inside over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 3l behind Cativo Cavallino (8-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Rio Royale (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Led 1f, with winner until led again 2f out, ridden and headed approaching 1f out, still every chance until no extra near finish, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Norville (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcap (5) pol in Feb.
Florio Vincitore (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Slowly into stride, took keen hold, soon in mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden and edged left 2f out, led towards finish, headed last strides, 2nd of 13, ns behind West Leake (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Do More Business (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Always in rear, 10th of 12, 7l behind Dancing Welcome (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
Highland Harvest 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, effort between horses and every chance 1f out, weakened final 110 yards, 5th of 9, 5l behind Ivory Silk (9-13) at Lingfield 7f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
