in touch on outside, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd post, not reach winner
close up, ridden to lead inside final furlong, driven clear
dwelt, held up in mid-division on outer, ridden on outside over 2f out, no response
held up in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
stumbled start, behind, driven in mid-division 3f out, effort on inside and staying on under pressure when hampered and snatched up entering final furlong, eased after
held up, ridden on outside 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
dwelt, took keen hold and soon in touch, not much room 2f out, ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
slowly into stride, held up, ridden halfway, never a danger
chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened
stumbled start, recovered and soon chased leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken and lost 2nd on line
pushed along on outer over 3f out, always behind
Vintage, Chjimes and Regal Royale are all in good form but we'll take a chance with Mambazo. Stuart Williams' experienced sprinter has plenty of good course form to his name and has dropped to an interesting mark since last successful a year ago. He's gone close enough times since then to suggest that he retains his ability and this sort of contest is well within his scope. Hucking Hill is not without hope but may need some luck in running whilst money for Sempre Libera would be of interest but she was well held at Haydock. Vintage arguably ran the best race of his career last time but will need to produce a similar effort to defy his revised mark whilst Chjimes has never found winning easy. The same can't be said of Regal Royale and he may not be done with yet now that connections have found the key to him but we'll be taking a chance that Mambazo can return to form this afternoon.
Vintage (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 1f out, effort to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Whiskey Junction (10-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Chjimes (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Methaaly (9-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Ever Cheerful 5-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Miltons Choice (9-0) at Folkestone 6f app hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Hucking Hill (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no danger, 8th of 14, 7l behind Patavium Prince (9-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Regal Royale 2-1fav (9-0) Soon led, driven over 1f out, in command towards finish, won at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft beating Even Bolder (9-12) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Mambazo 13-2 (8-11) Led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 13l behind Sahaadi (8-9) at Kempton 6f app hcp (5) pol.
Bobby Rose 11-1 (9-10) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, edged left final furlong, kept on, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind River Bounty (9-5) at Salisbury 6f ldy rds hcp (5) gs.
Quality Street 12-1 (9-11) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, kept on approaching final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 10, 2l behind Regal Royale (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Edge End 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 14, 9l behind Patavium Prince (9-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Sempre Libera (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) In rear, weakened over 3f out, last of 9, 36l behind Quirina (9-7) at Haydock 1m 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gd.
Bollin Franny 14-1 (8-1) Chased leader to 3f out, stayed handy until carried left and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 10l behind Choreography (9-5) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) frm in Jun.
Hucking Harmony (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 15l behind Lithaam (8-13) at Folkestone 5f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
