held up, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, smooth headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon clear
led and keen, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened
held up and keen, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, chased winner soon after, faded final furlong
Nonrunner
First Show can get the better of Star Magnitude, with Kingsholm, Acomb and topweight Humble Opinion respected. First Show ran another sound race when beaten a neck by Wavertree Warrior at Windsor in April, and as that was only his third outing of the year, he should now be spot on. Jeremy Noseda's colt was successful at the Berkshire track last October, and should really have followed up at Newmarket next time, but he threw away his chance by drifting right across the track, allowing Davenport to go past and beat him. That at least showed that he can handle cut in the ground, and he should at least gain revenge over that rival this afternoon. Star Magnitude has been in good form on the all-weather, but has yet to get anywhere near to matching the exploits of his full-brother Observatory. He should make his presence felt here though along with Kingsholm who has raced a bit too freely since returning to the fray. A little more restraint could see him in the shake-up. Acomb has failed to get competitive of late but is reasonably handicapped, while Humble Opinion has to prove that he handles the ground and in addition has topweight. Our vote goes to First Show.
Davenport (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) In touch, effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong and lost final 75 yards, 4th of 8, 3l behind Waterside (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcap (3) pol.
Trafalgar Square 33-1 (8-3) Held up in rear, not clear run from over 2f out until switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Kostar (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcap (2) gd.
Kingsholm 7-1 (8-11) Raced keenly, led for 2f, tracked leader, hard ridden 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 16, 7l behind Cool Hunter (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Jalissa 16-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 8l behind Lizarazu (8-0) at Warwick 7f hcap (4) gf.
First Show 11-2co-fav (8-7) Prominent, led over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, nk behind Wavertree Warrior (8-5) at Windsor 1m hcap (4) gd in Apr.
Humble Opinion 16-1 (8-13) Pulled hard in touch, led narrowly 2f out, soon headed and weakened 1f out, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Miss Provvidence (9-1) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Acomb 40-1 (8-13) Hampered start, in rear until moderate headway final furlong, 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Quantum Leap (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcap (5) std.
Star Magnitude (USA) 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Fajr (8-11) at Lingfield 1m hcap (4) pol.
