close up, pushed along and every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
pulled hard, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed last 100 yards, kept on
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon headway, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, pushed along along to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened 2f out
in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance final furlong, weakened last 150 yards
led, headed well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up behind, not much room 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon edged left, kept on towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, in rear, effort over 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out
keen, held up mid-division, headway well over 2f out, one pace
towards rear and keen, ridden 2f out, soon headway, one pace
mid-division on outer, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, led last 100 yards, kept on well
held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Winter's Night made a winning reappearance at Ascot earlier this month with Toolain back in third and looks to have every chance with further progress on the cards. However, SIKEEB is another going the right way and he gets the vote. A winner at Newbury on his seasonal debut, Clive Brittain's colt just failed to peg back the winner at Newmarket last time with Mubtadi and Crown Counsel behind. That form looks rock-solid as the latter has since won at Chester beating Fred Willetts and Weapon Of Choice. Rigolleto has a bit to find with the selection on earlier form, but King Of Jazz, Sagramor and Polar Kite are all worthy of consideration in a typically competitive renewal.
Toolain (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden to narrow lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace when lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Winter's Night (8-4) at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Sikeeb (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) In touch, ridden 3f out, every chance over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 2nd of 8, hd behind Bahceli (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Apr.
King Of Jazz (IRE) 7-4 (9-2) Pulled hard, led, taken wide of rivals briefly over 6f out, steadied pace 5f out, ridden and headed entering final 2f, no extra and lost 3rd near finish, last of 4, 5l behind Naqshabban (9-2) at Sandown 1m con stks (3) gd in Apr.
Sonning Rose (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Dwelt in rear, ridden halfway, never a factor, 7th of 8, 14l behind Perfect Tribute (8-5) at Lingfield 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf.
Rigolleto (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) In touch in mid-division in main group, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, no impression on winner last 100 yards, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Sikeeb (9-1) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr.
Fred Willetts (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Led, ridden 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Crown Counsel (9-0) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Mariachi Man 3-1fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace final 2f, 4th of 8, 9l behind Polar Kite (8-10) at Ripon 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Winter's Night (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Hampered leaving stalls, held up in touch, headway on outside 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, in command when edged closing stages, won at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf beating Acclamazing (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Star Surprise 14-1 (9-1) Raced alone on outer, with leader, came center over 3f out, led 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Tazahum (9-3) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
Crown Counsel (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leading pair, switched right to challenge between horses 2f out, led just inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Chester 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf beating Fred Willetts (9-4) by 1l, 9 ran.
Indian Jack (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, came center over 3f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 14l behind Tazahum (9-3) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
Polar Kite (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) In touch, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ripon 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr beating Eternal Ruler (8-4) by 1l, 8 ran.
Cruiser 9-2fav (8-12) Settled towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Chilworth Lad (9-4) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) fm.
Sagramor 4-1fav (9-7) Took keen hold, held up, headway over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Ektibaas (8-12) at Warwick 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Weapon Of Choice (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) In rear, never near leaders, 5th of 9, 7l behind Crown Counsel (9-0) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Orientalist 16-1 (9-0) Always behind, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 11l behind Chilworth Lad (9-4) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) fm.
Mubtadi 12-1 (8-11) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 3l behind Bahceli (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Apr.
