made most, ridden 2f out, pressed on both sides from over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, held on gamely
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong
in touch, ridden outpaced 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never near leaders
in touch, ridden to press winner from over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, driven and stayed on well, always held by winner
in rear, ridden 3f out, never a factor
in rear, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
Not the easiest of getting out stakes and SGT ROBERTS is the pick with Eastern Aria and Brer Rabbit respected. The gelding was sent off a warm order for a handicap over 1m4f last time out but patently did not stay the trip. Back to two furlongs shorter, it is to be hoped that he can be back to his best this afternoon. Eastern Aria is sure to be popular from the Mark Johnston. She won readily at Southwell before being turned over spectacularly at Wolverhampton. Brer Rabbit had been tried around Kempton but seems to appreciate going left-handed as her run at Wolverhampton implies. This proved to be something of a stop start gallop on the day so caution about the form is advised. Diamond Twister won on his first foray over ten furlongs but there did not appear to be too many starts in behind. Mutually Mine took on some fair assignments in maidens last term so do not be surprised to see her supported at longer odds. Hold The Bucks has claims if capable of staying the trip but that hasn't looked likely on all known racecourse evidence. Sgt Roberts can pull rank here.
Eastern Aria (UAE) 5-2 (9-0) Led until hung badly right bend and headed briefly 7f out, soon led again, headed 3f out, ridden and soon in rear, outpaced final 2f, last of 3, 6l behind Spring Of Fame (9-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Sgt Roberts (IRE) 7-4fav (9-3) Behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Rupestrian (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol.
Black N Brew (USA) 4-1 (8-11) Held up in last pair, going well 2f out, staying on and looking to challenge when hampered 1f out, held inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Petrovsky (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Mutually Mine (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, gradually faded from 2f out, 9th of 17, 13l behind Snoqualmie Girl (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stks (4) sft in Aug.
Diamond Twister (USA) 11-2 (9-3) Raced keenly behind mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase leaders 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, edged right and asserted towards finish, won at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Feb beating Badge Of Honour (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Brer Rabbit 7-4fav (9-3) Held up in touch, switched right over 2f out, challenged 2f out, edged right over 1f out, narrow lead and edged left inside final furlong, ridden and held on towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Jul's Lad (8-13) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Hold The Bucks (USA) 15-8 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden along 6f out, headway under pressure entering final 2f, driven to lead approaching 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Daily Double (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo clm stks (6) pol.
True Britannia 11-2 (8-10) Held up, headway 2f out, soon switched right, ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Supernoverre (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo clm stks (6) pol in Feb.
Squad 20-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, effort on inside over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind True Britannia (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
