led, headed 2 out, soon ridden, one pace and no impression approaching last, lost 2nd flat
held up, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leaders next, weakened 2 out, eased flat
held up, driven and outpaced 3 out, never on terms
mistake 1st, tracked leader, ridden and lost place after 4 out, weakened next
mid-division, headway and in touch 4 out, joined leader going well next, led 2 out, soon clear, comfortably
mid-division, headway after 4 out, chased leaders next, soon ridden, stayed on to go 2nd flat, no chance with winner
held up in rear, outpaced 4 out, never on terms
mid-division, lost place 4 out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden 3 out, weakened after next
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Pantherus and Royaltea are sure to be popular with punters here but we will seek a bit of value and side with Phoenix Eye to come out on top. The selection won well last time out when getting the better of Notre Cyborg and although the form is only modest, that will have done his confidence the world of good and we know that he comes here on good terms with himself. In contrast Pantherus was well beaten last time and although this is an easier assignment today he is probably one to take on at the forecast odds. Royaltea won well last time when beating Dunguaire Lady and although the form is pretty modest this race will not take much winning and she may be open to further improvement. Zacharova is another to consider but the yard is not firing on all cylinders at present and Phoenix Eye could prove to be a more solid bet.
Pantherus (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon beaten, eased flat, 9th of 13, well behind Ahmedy (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Nortonthorpe Lad (IRE) 15-2 (11-9) Chased leaders until 3 out, 17th of 19, well behind Shamrock Bay (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-90 (5) gs in Mar.
Royaltea 9-2 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, led 2 out, soon clear, won at Hexham 2m mrs nov hdl (4) gf in Jun beating Dunguaire Lady (10-12) by 5l, 11 ran.
The Crook (IRE) 18-1 (10-2) Held up in rear, headway 4 out, ridden to chase leaders after next, kept on, no impression, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Dream Castle (11-3) at Wetherby 2m hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Le Corvee (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 8l behind Easy Laughter (11-11) at Wincanton 2m hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gf.
Ember Dancer 8-1 (11-10) Held up, jumped left 1st, headway after 4th, chased winner after 3 out, one pace after 2 out, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Macreater (10-2) at Towcester 2m sll hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Apr.
Diamonds And Dust 28-1 (10-7) Towards rear, hit 4 out, headway next, stayed on one pace from 2 out, 3rd of 10, 16l behind Gringo (11-7) at Kelso 2m nov hdl (4) gf in Apr.
Phoenix Eye 28-1 (10-1) Held up, headway 5th, led 2 out, ridden approaching last, comfortably, won at Hereford 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf beating Notre Cyborg (10-4) by 3l, 6 ran.
