raced centre, took keen hold, held up, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, ran on
raced centre, with group leader until pushed along halfway, weakened 2f out
restless in stalls and dwelt, raced on stands side, held up, pushed along halfway, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, never dangerous
led centre group and slight lead overall, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
raced centre, held up, weakened 2f out
raced centre, chased leaders, went 2nd and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced stands side, slowly into stride, held up, never on terms
raced centre, prominent, hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
raced stands side, held up, weakened over 2f out
raced centre, held up in touch, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
raced centre, chased leaders over 4f
raced stands side, in touch, weakened over 2f out
led stands side group of four and with main group leaders, led overall over 1f out, headed inside final furlong stayed on same pace
Imprimis Tagula won this in 2010, one of only two Turf victories in a 15-win career. He arrives in good form and as he's only 2lb higher should give a good account but Midnight Rider's two good runs at Windsor recently have been on soft ground and he's climbed the weights without winning. TROJAN ROCKET has changed stables since gaining his third Polytrack success at Wolverhampton in February. He's a rare runner on Turf but he did produce a couple of reasonable efforts on the surface last summer and is taken to complete a double. Clear Ice is very well handicapped at his best and with his rider able to claim 5lb he looks the biggest threat though the lightly-raced Al Janadeirya is another to consider in an open contest.
Showboating (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Held up, headway when not clear run over 1f out, hampered soon after, ran on inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Bond Fastrac (9-1) by hd, 13 ran.
Sundae 2-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, soon weakened, last of 4, 6l behind Bertie Southstreet (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f sell stks (6) pol in Mar.
Midnight Rider (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Dwelt held up, headway over 2f out, effort entering final furlong, soon every chance, driven and just held by winner, 2nd of 10, hd behind Highland Colori (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Imprimis Tagula (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Off the pace towards rear, strong run on outer inside final furlong, led towards finish, won going away, won at Lingfield 7f Ladies Handicap (0-75) (4yo+) (5) pol beating Moody Tunes (9-1) by 1l, 10 ran.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Held up in mid-division, headway centre 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Rafaaf (9-4) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Apr.
Al Janadeirya 7-1 (9-8) Led, kicked on 2f out, ridden over 1f out, wandered and headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Hometown Glory (9-1) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol.
The Strig 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Lastkingofscotland (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Trojan Rocket (IRE) 5-2fav (8-7) Held up in 6th, headway on outside well over 1f out, chasing leaders last half furlong, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb beating Legal Legacy (9-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Darcey 15-2 (9-4) Led early, soon settled in touch on inside, not clear run on inside over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Libys Dream (8-12) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Hatta Stream (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, slight lead 2f out until over 1f out, still pressing leaders entering final furlong, weakened final 75 yards, 5th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Moretta Blanche (9-5) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Silver Linnet (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Soon led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 4l behind Chjimes (9-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Clear Ice (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Gorgeous Goblin (8-7) at Lingfield 6f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Feb.
Golden Compass 5-2fav (9-10) Chased leaders, effort and every chance when hung right over 1f out, soon ridden, led narrowly 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Full Shilling (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
