chased leaders to halfway, soon lost place
towards rear, switched inside and headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase leaders final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, just held
in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders to halfway, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
soon in touch, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on, held on close home
behind, switched left 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
Tim Easterby's yard have turned the corner of late and King's Revenge looks the percentage call here. Prejudicial comfortably held Jassey on his debut and, despite coming here after a slightly disappointing run at Musselburgh last month, he can give the selection the most to think about. Howards Prince is also worth considering, as he showed promise at Hamilton at the start of this month. A firm surface will suit this son of Bertolini and he is one to seriously consider if there are good vibes about him in the betting ring. Skhilling Spirit can also play a leading role now that he has got the benefit of a run behind him. He may need slightly further, though and he is one to bear in mind for future reference. Which brings us back to King's Revenge, who just edges the vote today, The son of Wizard King looked to be getting the hang of things with a battling effort at Newcastle twelve days ago. A high draw can also help him today, especially now that he has acquired the knowledge of what to do in the starting stalls. So, with all things considered King's Revenge is fancied to deliver the goods at the third time of asking.
English City (IRE) City On A Hill colt, half-brother to winners on the Flat and over hurdles.
Gee Four (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) In touch and pushed along, outpaced halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 6, 6l behind More Time (8-12) at Nottingham 5f 2yo mdn (6) gd in Apr.
Great Chieftain (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) In touch, pushed along halfway, soon ridden, no impression, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Royal Engineer (9-0) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Howards Prince 66-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway and every chance over 1f out until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Salut d'Amour (8-9) at Hamilton 5f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Jaassey 7-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 12l behind Overstayed (9-0) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn (5) hvy in Apr.
King's Revenge 7-4fav (9-0) Made most until headed and no extra last 50 yards, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Castellano (9-0) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd.
Prejudicial 4-7fav (9-0) Dwelt and soon outpaced, always behind, 6th of 7, 9l behind Memphis Man (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Apr.
Cool Isle 20-1 (8-9) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, some late headway, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 5l behind Royal Engineer (9-0) at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
