slowly into stride, behind, some late headway, never nearer
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway over 1f out, weakened final furlong
broke well, led 1f, soon held up in touch, driven to challenge over 3f out, soon lost place
led after 1f, headed over 6f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure well inside final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
prominent, keen hold, led 6f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on, never on terms
held up mid-division, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never on terms
went right start, always behind
held up towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung left, headed inside final furlong, no extra
prominent, keen hold, driven to challenge well over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on steadily never on terms
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Few, if any, are ruled out with confidence but we'll select Borrowdale and also have a look at Dear Will and Titfer. Borrowdale appeals as just the sort to improve for the step up in trip now that he's handicapping and he has shown enough in qualifying for a mark to suggest that he's got some ability. He finished last on debut but has taken closer order on each of his two subsequent outings over six furlongs and has been finishing well which bodes well for this step up to a mile. Dear Will may have finished behind Llab Nalla last time but he was hampered at the start and lacks the experience of that rival. The switch to turf and softer ground may well enable him to post an improved performance. Titfer is the last but by no means the least of our triumvirate. He was ultimately quite well beaten at Nottingham last time but he was in contention until weakening in the final furlong so his performance may have been a little better than it appears at first glance and the drop down in trip looks worth trying. Once again the market should be helpful and our selection, Borrowdale, is one of several to keep an eye on.
Treasure Islands (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, outpaced 4f out, 8th of 9, 18l behind Mischief Making (9-4) at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Feb.
So Sublime 33-1 (8-9) In rear and outpaced, last of 12, 13l behind Legendary Guest (8-13) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Moluccella 80-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders and weakened quickly over 1f out, 7th of 10, 8l behind Tathkaar (8-12) at Kempton 7f mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Maddy 7-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Longoria (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) pol in Apr.
Challow Hills (USA) 9-2 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon struggling, 9th of 10, 14l behind Rapidity (9-2) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Amyann (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, pushed along, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 7l behind Royal Applord (9-3) at Southwell 7f 3yo mdn (5) fbs in Jan.
Ile Royale 11-1 (9-4) Very slowly into stride, switched left over 1f out, kept on, 8th of 14, 5l behind Desiderio (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Follow Your Spirit 20-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, effort 2f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 6l behind Oceana Blue (8-11) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Borrowdale 25-1 (9-0) Keen, effort on inside over 2f out, hung left approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 5l behind Spin Again (9-0) at W'hampton 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Apr.
Xaravella (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Ridden on outside 3f out, always behind, last of 13, 13l behind Lady Sorcerer (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2yo fll mdn aut (6) pol in Oct.
Dear Will 5-1 (9-1) Keen and hampered soon after start, effort over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 14, 6l behind Desiderio (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Just Sam (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Montiboli (9-2) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (6) gs in Apr.
Tapas Lad (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) Held up, hampered and not clear run from over 3f out until switched left over 1f out and ran on well, unlucky, 5th of 16, 2l behind Turkish Sultan (9-7) at Bath 1m stk (6) gs in Apr.
Magical Song 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 17, 20l behind Jaser (9-4) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft in Apr.
Rhode Island Red (USA) 11-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden and no headway over 2f out, soon eased, 8th of 11, 19l behind Wogan's Sister (8-10) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Llab Nala 7-1 (7-12) Tracked leader in main group, keen hold, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Chrystal Venture (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Titfer (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Led, joined over 4f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 16, 10l behind Fantastic Lass (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) sft in Apr.
