slowly into stride, towards rear, not much room over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon ridden and switched right to inner inside final furlong, kept on just held near finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, in rear, mid-division after 2f, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f, soon weakened
behind, ridden well over 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never a factor
tracked loeader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, hard ridden and under pressure insidr final furlong, just held on
towards rear, ridden approaching final furlong, one pace
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
soon chased leaders, ridden approaching 2f out, soon weakened
led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, just held
mid-division, weakened well over 1f out
towards rear, kept on approaching final furlong, never any real threat
chased leaders, pushed along before halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
ROTHESAY DANCER is the call in what isn't the best of contests; Bonnie Prince Blue can win the battle for second ahead of Solar Spirit and Lord Fidelio with these four making by far the most appeal. Jim Goldie's mare has won only once over this trip compared to nine times at five furlongs but with the ground lively there's little concern about her staying. Rated 77, she's favoured by these weights and will appreciate this step down into plating class, one that can see her home in front from a good draw. Bonnie Prince Blue may be the forecast value here despite having a bit to do at the weights. Dandy Nicholls' charge is a real six furlong specialist who went close in a fair handicap last time, in the process advertising his wellbeing. In contrast Solar Spirit has some questions to answer in that regard but he comes out second best at the weights, has the assistance of a talented claimer and gained his sole success over this distance so has to be considered. Completing the shortlist is Lord Fidelio, who like Bonnie Prince Blue has a bit to find but at least arrives in good heart. Ollie Pears' runner is less exposed than most too but he's yet to show he's quite the same force on turf as he is on the all-weather and for that reason we'll return to Rothesay Dancer.
Bonnie Prince Blue 7-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well to take 2nd inside final furlong just held, 2nd of 11, nk behind Tangerine Trees (9-6) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Imperial House 12-1 (9-4) Went right and shaken up after start, soon mid-division, headway 2f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on to 3rd final furlong, not pace to reach leading duo, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Charles Darwin (9-1) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Lord Fidelio (IRE) 7-4fav (9-6) Close up, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Whispered Times (8-13) at Redcar 6f All clm stks (6) gf in Apr.
Cherri Fosfate 16-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, last of 10, 26l behind French Art (9-1) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Cheveyo (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced when hung right over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression, 5th of 8, 6l behind Cawdor (9-0) at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gd.
Chosen One (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Cavitie (8-11) at Southwell 5f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Mar.
Divine Spirit 28-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 5l behind Ridley Didley (8-11) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Maison Dieu 33-1 (8-7) Behind far side group, never a factor, 8th of 10, 12l behind Verinco (8-4) at Ripon 5f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Reprieved 4-1 (8-1) Hampered start, always behind, 7th of 11, 6l behind Tri Chara (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp (0-55) (6) fbs in Apr.
Solar Spirit (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 11, 6l behind Tangerine Trees (9-6) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Avonlini 66-1 (8-4) Raced keen, mid-division on outer, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, last of 9, 13l behind Replicator (8-13) at Kempton 6f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Feb.
Rothesay Dancer 28-1 (9-0) Held up behind, driven over 1f out, stayed on same pace, never on terms, 7th of 11, 5l behind Mullglen (8-11) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Springwell Giant (IRE) 5-2 (8-6) Slowly away, always last, pushed along halfway, struggling over 2f out, tailed off, last of 4, 19l behind Tiger Hawk (9-3) at Southwell 7f 3yo sell stks (6) fbs in Feb.
Tamarind Hill (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Led stands side group, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 8l behind Cool Kitten (8-11) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
