keen in touch, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon one pace
held up, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
keen, made all, set steady pace, quickened approaching 2f out, ridden and stayed on strongly inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort to chase winner and every chance 1f out, unable to quicken towards finish
held up mid-division, lost place over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance when hung left from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in last place, switched left over 3f out, shortlived effort over 2f out, eased final furlong
tracked winner until slightly outpaced over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
pulled hard in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
With a number of these open to considerable improvement this looks competitive but we'll take Spell Caster to land the spoils. Celt never really got into the Tradesman's Derby but may be worth another chance if the market gives out the right vibes. Yes Mr President produced a better performance in that race in first time blinkers and may be able to get involved again if building on that run. Totoman won his maiden with ease from Director's Chair but this is tougher and the handicapper hasn't taken any chances although the booking of Ryan Moore is a positive. Excape and Celtic Dragon continue to head in the right direction whilst this longer trip may help Highland Laddie to do so but his stable's form is a major cause for concern. Mon Plaisir is the type that his yard excels with and he's only been raised 5lbs for his win at Salisbury and he should derive further improvement from this step up in trip and should also progress with racing. The selection did really well in three runs as a juvenile which culminated in a three and three quarter length defeat behind Bronze Cannon and has begun this season in similar vein. She started off over a mile and was then stepped up to ten furlongs but lacked the pace to make any real impression on the leaders from off the pace on either occasion. She looks tailor made for this step up in trip and George Baker is expected to work his magic aboard Spell Caster.
Yes Mr President (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hung badly left and headed inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 13, 1l behind Resplendent Light (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Spell Caster 6-1 (9-5) Towards rear, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong nearest finish, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Casilda (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 2f fll hcp (4) gf.
Totoman 7-2 (9-3) Chased leader, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, ridden out, won at Yarmouth 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (6) gf in May beating Director's Chair (9-0) by 8l, 7 ran.
Excape (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Set steady gallop, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on one pace, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Dona Alba (9-5) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Celtic Dragon 9-2 (8-13) Held up last, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd 1f out, not trouble winner, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Unleashed (9-7) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Celt 4-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, staying on when not much room inside final furlong, one pace, 7th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Resplendent Light (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Mon Plaisir (USA) 18-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway from over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May beating Mizooka (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Highland Laddie 13-2 (9-3) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 13, 13l behind Blindspin (9-3) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Lady Sorcerer 50-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Precision Break (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Dramatic Solo 10-1 (9-1) Keen in touch, ridden 3f out, driven to lead 1f out, headed post, 2nd of 9, hd behind Si Belle (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Lavender And Lace 50-1 (8-4) Always behind, last of 13, well behind Black Dahlia (8-11) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) gf.
Director's Chair 16-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 16, 10l behind Unleashed (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m 2f mdn aut stk (6) pol in May.
