chased leader, ridden to challenge and edged left over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 50 yards
mid-division, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 1f out, modest 5th inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
slowly away and squeezed out start, always behind, tailed off and eased
sweating, chased leaders on inside, ridden over 1f out 3rd and one pace
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up off the pace and always towards rear, never involved
unseated rider and ran loose briefly prior to start, led and set good pace, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra final 50 yards
mid-division on inside, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up off the pace towards rear, some later minor headway, never on terms
well off the pace and always in rear
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
off the pace towards rear, some late headway on inside, never involved
Adrian Keatley is a rare visitor to the UK but his horses are running well and CAFFE MACCHIATO was very impressive on his handicap debut at Navan and can defy a 9lb rise. Charlie Appleby's horses are flying so the lack of a run shouldn't pose a problem for Being There, a Newmarket maiden winner making his handicap debut. Vale Of Kent has been in excellent form on the all-weather and makes his debut on Turf while Port Swtan was running very well at the backend of last season and got his reward when reappearing to score at Newmarket. Dragons Tail gained his only victory so far at this meeting last year though that was over the minimum trip. Another Batt ran very well in the Free Handicap yet has surprisingly been dropped 1lb so he could provide the main threat in a tricky handicap. Mr Top Hat was engaged in the 4.35 yesterday.
Another Batt (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 3 3/4l behind Anna Nerium (8-11) at Newmarket 7f hcp lst (1) gd in Apr.
Ventura Knight (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 16 1/2l behind Book of Dreams (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (2) hvy in Mar.
Nobleman's Nest 6-1 (9-7) Keen in touch, headway to press leaders 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind Qaysar (9-1) at Newbury 7f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Being There (FR) 11-2 (9-3) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, hung right and ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Raydiance (9-3) at Ascot 7f lst stks (1) sft in Jul.
Simpson (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, took keen hold disputing 5th, headway chasing leaders 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Crossed Baton (9-1) at Epsom 1m 2f lst (1) gd in Apr.
Vale Of Kent (IRE) 6-4 (9-4) Raced wide pressed leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied close home, 2nd of 3, nk behind Society Power (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (3) pol in Apr.
Tadleel 7-1 (9-7) Led early, tracked leader, driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened, last of 7, 14 1/2l behind Rastrelli (9-3) at Newmarket 1m (2) gs in Sep.
Dragons Tail (IRE) 4-1fav (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Maybride (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Caffe Macchiato (IRE) 9-2 (8-5) Chased leaders in 4th on outer, progress to lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went clear final furlong, stayed on well, won at Navan 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr beating Band of Outlaws (8-13) by 3 1/4l, 8 ran.
Mr Top Hat 25-1 (8-10) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 5l behind Qaysar (9-1) at Newbury 7f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Joe's Spirit (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Book of Dreams (8-12) at Musselburgh 1m hcp (2) hvy in Mar.
Porth Swtan (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Raced wide, keen close up, every chance 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (4) gs in Apr beating Ambient (9-0) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Sha La La La Lee 3-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 4th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Completion (9-7) at Redcar 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
