mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, ridden and headway from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
squeezed out start, held up, ridden over 2f out, drifted right and ran on from over 1f out, went 4th close home
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out final furlong
carried left start, towards rear, ridden and hung left from 2f out, behind
went left start, in touch, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, soon every chance, not quicken final furlong
never better than mid-division
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, eased final 2f
mid-division, switched left and ridden over 2f out, switched left again and ran on well final furlong, went 2nd close home
towards rear, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on final furlong
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
never better than mid-division
PIPERS PIPING gets a tentative nomination ahead of Taurus Twins and Song Of Praise in this wide open contest. Auld Arty is also worthy of consideration. Even though he has the burden of top weight, the last named has been given a chance by the handicapper and this versatile gelding should not be underestimated. The switch to turf can bring about some improvement and he has sound claims of at least making the frame. Song Of Praise is in good form and may have more to offer despite racing from a 3lb higher mark than for her close second at Kempton last month. However, her best effort on turf have been when there is plenty of give underfoot, so she needs to prove she handles the ground. Taurus Twins goes well for Robert Winston and is still on a feasibly attractive mark. This is a bit tougher then her all-weather exploits and she also needs to conclusively prove herself capable on a stiff track. However, with all things considered it's Pipers Piping that gets the nod today. Jamie Osborne's lightly-raced colt has shown stacks of ability at three of the AW courses and, as he has bags of room for further progress from a paltry looking mark of 65; Pipers Piping is forwarded as a solid option here.
Auld Arty (FR) 14-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Cyflymder (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Song of Praise 4-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner entering final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Jordaura (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Riflessione 5-1 (9-4) Towards rear, stumbled after one furlong, effort and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, hard ridden and joined line, won at Bath 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr deadheating with Speak The Truth (9-0), 9 ran.
Jeremiah (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, struggling and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 10l behind Gilt Edge Girl (9-5) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Rio Royale (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden and brief effort 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, weakened rapidly final furlong, 5th of 7, 7l behind Bickersten (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Flute Magic 16-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, with leader, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 24l behind Leahurst (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Apr.
Hi Shinko 7-2 (8-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, soon headed and weakened, 6th of 7, 14l behind Mister Laurel (8-10) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Hillside Lad 5-1 (8-11) Prominent until put head in air well over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 16l behind Cecily (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr.
Red Rossini (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Raced stands side, held up, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind The Winged Assasin (9-1) at Folkestone 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Ben's Dream (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 9, 9l behind Champagne Future (8-10) at Bath 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Cheam Forever (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Taken to post early, led, ridden approaching 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Mr Willis (9-4) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Bermondsey Bob (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 22l behind Hysterical Lady (8-8) at Thirsk 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Taurus Twins 7-1 (9-4) Made all, ridden over 1f out, driven out, won at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd beating Compton Ford (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
True Decision 13-2 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 11l behind Riflessione (9-4) at Bath 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Bees River (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and weakening when headed approaching final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Riflessione (9-4) at Bath 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Day In Dubai 50-1 (8-5) Steadied start, always behind, outpaced after 2f, never in contention, 6th of 8, 16l behind Chasca (9-0) at Folkestone 6f fll hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Pipers Piping (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up, eased after 2f, well behind final 3f, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Bold Ring (8-6) at Warwick 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) fm.
Champion Girl (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) In touch, raced keenly, hampered well over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 16l behind Tepmokea (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Oct.
