dwelt, behind, effort and not much room over 1f out, soon switched left and ridden, stayed on well to take 2nd well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders. led over 2f out, ridden and headed final furlong, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden and edged left well over 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, driven out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, held up, weakened over 2f out
led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded entering final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
soon chasing leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, effort over halfway, never dangerous
Anything that David Nicholls sends out in this grade has to be respected and Wanchai Lad is no exception but, with David Barker's yard in such good form now, more solid claims are held by Whinhill House and he is preferred with Milton Bradley's pair One Way Ticket and Cape Royal rated the best of the rest. The selection, like most of the yard's runners, has really come to himself of late and is taken to make the most of the weight that he receives. The Jobber is a reliable performer in this company but could probably do with more cut in the ground. Caribbean Coral ran better at Epsom last time and has claims on that evidence although a bigger threat is likely to come from One Way Ticket. Milton Bradley's gelding made a highly satisfactory reappearance at Brighton last week and, along with stablemate Cape Royal, cannot be ruled out but Whinhill House represents connections that can do little wrong at present and he is preferred.
Talbot Avenue 9-1 (8-7) Settled in rear, raced wide, hard ridden 2f out, never involved, 7th of 11, 8l behind Cartography (8-9) at Nad Al Sheba 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Kay Two (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 5th and ridden under 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 14, 8l behind Miss Sally (9-9) at Cork 6f lst stk gs in May.
Cape Royal 33-1 (8-13) Started slowly, always in rear near side group, 18th of 20, 8l behind Desert Lord (8-8) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gf.
The Jobber (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Always towards rear far side, never dangerous, last of 15, 17l behind Cashel Mead (8-11) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Graze On 16-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 1f out, 9th of 14, 25l behind Johnston's Diamond (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcap (3) hvy in May.
Golden Dixie (USA) 17-2 (8-9) Raced freely, prominent, ridden well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 9, 5l behind The Lord (9-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
Mimi Mouse 9-1 (8-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 16, 8l behind Handsome Cross (7-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Pachello (IRE) 50-1 (9-11) Soon behind, never dangerous, last of 14, 49l behind Johnston's Diamond (9-2) at Thirsk 6f hcap (3) hvy in May.
One Way Ticket 20-1 (9-12) Led until headed over 1f out, chased winner until not quicken final 100 yards, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Intriguing Glimpse (10-0) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) frm.
Caribbean Coral 8-1co-fav (7-13) Behind near side, kept on from over 1f out, not reach leaders, 6th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Desert Lord (8-8) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gf.
Bold Minstrel (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, driven out, won at Redcar 5f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May '05 beating Lady Filly (8-13) by 1l, 10 ran.
Wanchai Lad 15-2 (9-9) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Bond Boy (9-4) at Thirsk 5f hcap (4) hvy in May.
Fizzlephut (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride and keen, soon mid-division, some late progress, 10th of 15, 6l behind Adantino (8-6) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Niteowl Lad (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Prominent, weakened, eased over 1f out, 11th of 12, 25l behind Desert Commander (9-10) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Whinhill House 7-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden halfway and one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Bluebok (9-8) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (3) gf.
Matty Tun 14-1 (8-4) Chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 10th of 21, 9l behind Reverence (8-5) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Oct.
