in touch, ridden halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, ridden halfway, headway over 2f out, staying on when not much room inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to lead, jumped shadow 1f out, joined post
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on until dead heat on line
chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakening when not much room 1f out
led for 1f, chased leaders until lost place over 2f out
led over 6f out, ridden and headed final furlong, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace and no impression
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, never troubled leaders
always behind
slowly into stride, behind, smooth headway over 2f out, ridden and switched right over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
Nonrunner
In the finale, Penang Cinta gets the vote ahead of Money Mate and Noble Nova. Penang Cinta certainly has the ability to win a race of this nature and, even though he did look a reluctant hero at Brighton last time, first-time blinkers and the fact that Robert Winston takes the ride are seen as positives. The form of the race of Money Mate's reappearance has worked out well and, stepping up in trip, he could go well. Even though he was beaten in a seller last time, Touch Of Ivory might go well in what seems a modest race while, given that he is set to rise by two pounds in the ratings following his fair Warwick run, Noble Nova has to be considered. Boy Dancer caught the eye staying on late last time, while Stolen Glance has been raised seven pounds for an improved winning Southwell performance last time, but could go well back on Turf, while Moody Tunes made some late headway on his seasonal return and could be open to improvement. Finally, Inchdhuaig looks open to improvement, as are a number of these who are trying a new trip now; once again, though, we will give Penang Cinta another chance.
Sparkbridge (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Towards rear, headway over 2f out to chase leaders, one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 8l behind Manouche (8-7) at Musselburgh 1m 1f mdn stk (5) hvy in Mar.
Stolen Glance 16-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged left and ridden clear inside final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Apr beating Lovely Hidenka (8-12) by 3l, 14 ran.
Penang Cinta 13-2 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, steady headway 4f out, chased leaders 2f out, every chance final furlong, not quicken near finish, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Precious Dancer (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) frm in Apr.
Trumpita 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened final 2f, 7th of 10, 22l behind Buachaill Dona (9-0) at Thirsk 6f mdn aut stk (5) gs in Apr.
Noble Nova 16-1 (8-12) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden and not clear run briefly well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Leamington Lad (9-1) at Warwick 1m 3yo hcp (6) gd.
Money Mate (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Mormeatmic (8-6) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Danethorpe (IRE) 66-1 (8-1) Slowly into stride, soon outpaced, hung left final furlong, last of 11, 16l behind Terentia (8-13) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Dylan (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Always behind, 12th of 14, 32l behind Stolen Glance (8-8) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (6) fbs in Apr.
