dwelt, soon in touch, effort over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened final furlong
held up, in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong but not pace of leaders
started slowly, held up, headway and switched right over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out
behind, headway and effort over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
in touch for 2f, soon ridden and weakened quickly
started slowly, behind, hung right and jinked and unseated rider after 2f, saddle slipped
prominent to 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, led just over 1f out, headed inside final furlong and no extra
started slowly, held up and behind, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, some headward over 1f out, never dangerous
started slowly, always behind
in rear, ridden 3f out, not trouble leaders
prominent, joined leader 1f out, and every chance, kept on same pace inside final furlong
A competitive affair with a number to consider but Peak To Creek can spring a surprise under American rider Gary Stevens. Not seen since third to the very useful La Cucuracha on his debut, he is sure to improve for that experience and, being by Royal Applause out of a smart sprinter, he will not lack for speed. There are many others to consider, though. Waterstone hails from Mark Johnston's all-conquering juveniles, although he doesn't have the best of the draw. David Loder runs two, the better-fancied of which would seem to be Howick Falls, who beat Waterstone by a length on his debut. However, Bachelor Of Arts showed plenty of speed when winning at Chester and is no forlorn hope. Mick Channon's Holborn is well regarded and was fourth in a Listed race at The Curragh last time on easy going, although the winner was well beaten in the Coventry Stakes earlier in the week. On a line through Darnifah, Barbilyrifle holds Harry Up, although the former is bred to need a bit further than a sharp five furlongs. Cupola is interesting in a first-time visor. He has shown a solid level of form and is entitled to go well. Dermot Weld sends over Kensington, who has raced only on easy going but who was second in what has proven to be a good maiden at The Curragh in May, although that was over six furlongs. He can't be ruled out. David Nicholls' Skyharbor is likeable and progressive, while Vienna's Boy beat Trick Cyclist on his debut before disappointing after a slow start in the National Stakes. However, the winner went on to score here earlier in the week. Shank On Fourteen, who races in the name of golfer Lee Westwood, has also shown good form, but carries a penalty which will not help his cause. Overall, then, Peak To Creek - ridden by the brilliant Gary Stevens - could be the answer.
