chased leaders, every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, headway on inner well over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, chased leaders on outer over 3f out, weakened well over 3f out
chased leaders ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, headway to chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
close up and keen, weakened well over 1f out
held up, headway on inner over 1f out, one pace
held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened entering final furlong
led, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
An open contest confined to apprentices to round off proceedings where Lucayon Dancer, Tidy, Force Group and Tizzy May are those that make the shortlist and the vote goes to Lucayon Dancer who will be suited by the step back to 8f having failed to see out the 1m 2f trip at Musselburgh. A low draw means his rider will be able to obtain a position close to the rail and course configurations will suit Dandy Nicholls' charge. Tidy was note doing his best work in the closing stages and should be suited by the likely fast pace while Force Group shaped with some promise over the course last season. Market moves for Force Group should be noted on his seasonal debut as he has a very capable apprentice on board. Tizzy May has dropped down the ratings and should be better for a recent outing. Lucayon Dancer is picked to land the finale.
Lucayan Dancer 3-1jt-fav (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 5th of 13, 16l behind Court Of Appeal (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m 4f sll (6) sft.
Force Group (IRE) 8-1 (8-3) Towards rear, headway when not much room and hampered over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 7l behind Filios (9-3) at York 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Baaher (USA) 9-1 (10-0) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, never on terms, 7th of 13, 31l behind Albaqaa (8-9) at Redcar 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gs in Mar.
Babieca (USA) 33-1 (8-8) Slowly away, always behind, 12th of 13, 18l behind Penny Island (8-10) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Not Another Cat (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Prominent, driven over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 8, 10l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-7) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Sol Rojo 14-1 (8-6) Took keen hold, made all, led, 15 lengths clear after 4f, distance clear 3f out, unchallenged, pushed out, very easily, won at Kempton 1m 4f app hcp (5) pol in Mar beating Outlandish (9-2) by 16l, 4 ran.
Tizzy May (FR) 7-2 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Bedouin Blue (8-9) at Redcar 1m 2f sll (6) gs in Mar.
Street Life (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-0) Held up in last place, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Compton Charlie (8-13) at Folkestone 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs.
Find Me (USA) 33-1 (8-10) Mid-division on inside, outpaced 5f out, rallied 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 39l behind Pertemps Networks (8-4) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Wulimaster (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Master At Arms (9-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Nov.
Three Strings (USA) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 15, 15l behind King's Fable (8-4) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sept '06.
Tidy (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 16, 7l behind Rowan Lodge (9-9) at Beverley 1m sll (5) gs.
