mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, effort over 1f out, not quicken and weakened inside final furlong
held up behind, ridden 3f out, no headway and one pace final 2f
in touch, ridden and hampered over 1f out, not recover and eased
dwelt, held up in rear, still behind and not clear run inside final 2f, checked, ran on strongly final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, losing place when hampered and checked over 1f out, no chance after
tracked leader to 3f out, gradually weakened
mid-division, headway over 2f out on outer, edged right and led over 1f out, stayed well final furlong until headed near finish
behind, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
led until joined over 2f out, soon led again, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
close up, joined leader over 2f out, soon under pressure and weakened over 1f out
Notnowcato is very lightly raced and can land this valuable prize from Wingman and North Shore. Sir Michael Stoute's colt is improving with each outing and lost his maiden tag in good style last time beating today's rival Defi by just under two lengths. He looks to be still on the upgrade and should be capable of confirming that form on five pounds worse terms. North Shore is another that is steadily improving and his recent fourth in a competitive handicap at Kempton gives him strong claims here. However the main threat to the selection could be Wingman. The John Hills trained colt has just over two lengths to make up on the Stoute colt from that Newmarket race but he had to be switched towards the outside for his effort after being held up in rear, stayed on well and looks sure to improve. So quite a competitive race to start things off, but the progressive Notnowcato just gets the verdict.
Jonquil (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 9l behind Rocamadour (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 1f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in Apr.
Notnowcato 5-2fav (8-4) Always prominent, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in Apr beating Defi (8-5) by 2l, 10 ran.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) With leader, led inside final 3f, headed inside final 2f, weakened approaching final furlong, 9th of 13, 15l behind Cupid's Glory (8-9) at Newbury 7f 2yo Grp 3 (A1) sft in Oct.
Wingman (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Held up, switched right and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Notnowcato (8-4) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Skidrow 14-1 (9-3) Raced stand side, held up in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 13l behind Blaise Hollow (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Defi (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, not clear run over 1f out, switched right and kept on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Notnowcato (8-4) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Salinja (USA) 7-2fav (9-4) Reared start, held up last, not clear run over 2f out, staying on when no room inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 6l behind Kerashan (8-13) at Kempton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Enforcer 7-1 (8-5) Raced wide, effort over 2f out, driven to chase leader over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Prince Samos (8-4) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Dream Tonic 9-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 14, 8l behind Walkonthewildside (9-4) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Asharon 14-1 (8-11) Held up last, ridden and outpaced halfway, tailed off, last of 5, 47l behind Hallhoo (8-13) at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo stk (2) gs in Apr.
Sunset Strip 16-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4l behind Quizzene (8-12) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
North Shore (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) In touch, not much room 3f out, close up 2f out, not quicken and edged left inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Kerashan (8-13) at Kempton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
