tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up, always in rear
slowly into stride, mid-division, weakened 2f out
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reached winner
chased leaders, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong
pulled hard, held up, always in rear
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders over 5f
slowly into stride, pulled hard, held up, headway and switched left over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 3f out, never nearer
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, ridden, headway and switched left over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, led 1f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
Ruman is open to more improvement than most and is selected ahead of Soft Focus, Angel River and Saxon Lil. The last named was done no favours by the draw last time out and fared much better than her finishing position gives him credit for. A positive move for her will be dangerous to ignore. Angel River represents good value, as she had Soft Focus a half length behind her when she won here on the All Weather in March. She is only 4lb higher tonight and a bold bid cannot be ruled out. Soft Focus is better than she has shown of late and has to be respected on the best of her efforts. She at least knows what it takes to win a race and, with her yard back in decent form, she too would be dangerous to dismiss. However, Ruman makes slightly more appeal on this occasion. The three-year-old has experience of the track and is suited by the size of the field. A quick reappearance from this son of Fayruz is not expected to be a problem and another bold bid is anticipated tonight.
Jennverse 16-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden to chase winner 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong but always held, 2nd of 18, 1l behind Casemate (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Ruman (IRE) 11-4fav (8-11) Tracked leader on stands' rail, led over 2f out, idled inside final furlong but always in command, won at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd in May beating Bens Georgie (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Soft Focus (IRE) 9-1 (8-4) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon every chance, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Bird Over (9-4) at Southwell 6f 3yo fll hcp (5) fbs in Apr.
Worth A Grand (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Soon pushed along in rear on stands' rail, switched left and headway over 1f out, never reached leaders, 7th of 17, 5l behind Ruman (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
Daniella 14-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden 3f out, every chance over 1f out, soon hung left and weakened, 6th of 11, 6l behind Linnet (8-8) at Warwick 1m fll mdn (5) gd in May.
Taipan Tommy (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Started slowly, pulled hard towards rear, weakened well over 1f out, 14th of 18, 12l behind Casemate (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) gd in May.
King Eric 9-2 (8-4) Slightly hampered start, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 9, 10l behind Conjecture (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Saxon Lil (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Slowly into stride, joined far side group after 1f, towards rear, hard ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Sand Iron (9-2) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
