chased leaders, led over 3f out, in command over 1f out, kept on well
mid-division, not much room on rail on bend 5f out, pushed along 4f out, soon struggling
mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
always in rear, lost touch final 3f, tailed off
keen hold, held up towards rear, driven along over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, no chance with winner
chased leader 3f, stayed chasing eaders until ridden and weakened over 2f out
led, pushed along 4f out, headed over 3f out, soon beaten
always rear division, tailed off
held up in touch, effort to chase winner 3f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leader after 3f until 3f out, weakened final furlong
A tough finale and narrow preference is for OSCAR WHISKEY over Eight Palms and Rock On Ruby. Nicky Henderson's runners in a bumper always have to be respected and Oscar Whiskey is sure to be popular with punters. He won on his debut here in March in impressive fashion and although he has more on his plate today, there should be more in the locker. Eight Palms won on his debut at Stratford before being outclassed at Aintree back in April. This is a much more realistic target and he looks sure to get competitive. His stablemate Rock On Ruby is one to note in the market on his debut, while Midnight Prayer and Penylan Star are others newcomers that could be capable of troubling the judge. There is not much public form to go on but Oscar Whiskey sets a decent standard and gets the pick.
Eight Palms (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, tailed off over 4f out, 17th of 20, well behind Honest John (10-12) at Aintree 2m 1f N H flat G2 (1) gd in Apr '08.
Oscar Whisky (IRE) Evensfav (10-12) Chased leaders, led well over 1f out, soon clear, easily, won at Newbury 1m 4f 4yo nhf (5) gd in Mar beating Sophies Trophy (10-12) by 9l, 16 ran.
Citrus Mark Mark Of Esteem gelding out of Lemon's Mill.
Court In Motion (IRE) Fruits Of Love gelding out of Peace Time Girl.
Medicine Man (IRE) Great Palm gelding out of Sorimak Gale.
Midnight Prayer Midnight Legend gelding out of Onawing Andaprayer.
Penylan Star (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Northwood May.
Pere Blanc (IRE) King's Theatre gelding out of Sunset Leader.
Real Tempo (FR) Trempolino gelding out of Vision Of Realm.
Rock On Ruby (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Stony View.
Tail of The Bank (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) In touch, pushed along 4f out, stayed on final 2f, went 2nd inside final furlong, never any chance with very easy winner, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Bellvano (11-6) at Newbury 2m NH flat (5) gd in Feb.
Amroth Bay Alflora gelding out of La Bella Villa.
