led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, never dangerous
held up in rear, never a factor
in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, just failed
always behind
held up, pushed along over 3f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, pulled hard, lost place over 2f out
slowly into stride, always behind
tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, some headway over 1f out, never on terms
held up, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, edged left under pressure, not run on
held up, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, switched right to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
held up, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, effort over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace
Davenport is chanced at the likely odds against Stargazer Jim and The Aldbury Flyer. Although apparently exposed, Davenport's better form is unquestionably when he can get his toe in and with conditions likely to suit, he can leave some moderate early season form behind. Stargazer Jim is well in versus his all-weather form. The market could give most clues as to whether he has the ability to make full use of the concession. The Aldbury Flyer nearly stole a race under a confident front-run at Nottingham. He can handle today's conditions and go well. The well-bred Economic is tried in first time cheekpieces and a watching brief is advised. Barathea Dreams looks likely to go off under customary front running tactics whilst Vanadium is upped massively in trip. Qualatair Wings invariably runs his better races at this course and is very much one to watch out for at longer odds. Street Life is difficult to catch right but impossible to rule out. Apache Fort takes on stronger opposition following two early season successes from basement figures. Davenport is likely to be fair odds and with a preference for the likely conditions, he has plenty in his favour this afternoon.
Davenport (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, effort 3f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out, 14th of 17, 9l behind Forroger (9-1) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
The Aldbury Flyer 12-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and kept on well when strongly pressed from 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Fregate Island (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Barathea Dreams (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Soon led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Binnion Bay (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Vanadium 8-1 (8-10) Steadied start, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 6l behind Grimes Faith (8-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jan.
Multicultural 5-1fav (8-5) Held up towards rear, pushed along 5f out, never reached challenging position, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Woolfall Blue (8-10) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Stargazer Jim (FR) 3-1 (8-13) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Just Observing (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Kingscape (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, every chance when hung left 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Night Wolf (8-6) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Street Life (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Behind, headway on outer and ridden over 2f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Im Spartacus (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
