close up, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, not quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong, tailed off
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
raced wide, with leader to over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon tailed off
mid-division, headway and chased leaders over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, gradually drew clear, pushed out
led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on, just outpaced inside final furlong
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, not reached leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, soon weakened
Punjabi, Trans Siberian and Red Somerset are the trio to focus on here with Punjabi taken to follow up a last time out win. Trans Siberian has been running well this season, following up two narrow defeats with a decisive win at Windsor last time. He is five pounds higher here, but he relished the step up to ten furlongs last time and looks a major threat. Red Somerset won at Nottingham on a fast surface at the end of last season, but despite some fine efforts in defeat so far this campaign, he has been unable to get his head in front. He may be a little high in the handicap but can be fancied to reach the frame. Punjabi has been in prolific form over hurdles, finishing third in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, before landing the Irish version at Punchestown. He was well supported when making a winning return to the Flat at Newmarket on Friday, beating the well regarded Mad Rush. That was over a mile and a half, and he steps back two furlongs in trip here. The Sandown hill may well suit him and Punjabi can continue his upward curve.
Mustajed 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division on outside, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 16, 34l behind Ezdiyaad (9-1) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Apr.
Red Somerset (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders, 4th of 13, 4l behind Kavachi (9-1) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Trans Siberian 7-4fav (8-11) Held up, steady headway on outside from 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, won at Windsor 1m 2f hcap (4) gs beating Aegean Prince (8-9) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Novikov 14-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 15, 13l behind Bankable (9-8) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Punjabi 2-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, headway well over 2f out, soon led, ridden out (hand timed), won at Newmarket 1m 4f hcap (3) gf beating Mad Rush (9-2) by a nk, 10 ran.
Dakiyah (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Brief Goodbye (8-4) at Windsor 1m 4f hcap (4) gs.
Aegean Prince 5-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 6th of 16, 4l behind Mae Cigan (8-8) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Krugerrand (USA) 8-1 (8-9) Held up in mid-division on outer, not clear run over 2f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Emperor Court (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Alpes Maritimes 12-1 (9-8) Behind, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 11th of 15, 19l behind Bankable (9-8) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Rapid City 5-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, soon outpaced, 4th of 6, 7l behind Mujood (9-4) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Blacktoft (USA) 14-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, switched left over 1f out, driven final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, nk behind Bustan (11-0) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Apr.
