held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, outpaced from over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, behind from over 2f out
led, headed 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, reminders after 2f, driven over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, kept on same pace final 2f
in rear, headway halfway, soon ridden, kept on under strong pressure to go 3rd inside final furlong
steadied start, soon outpaced
slowly into stride, pulled hard and hung badly right throughout and virtually unrideable, headway to chase leaders after 2f, every chance from 2f out, soon chased winner, driven and kept on inside final furlong
with leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong
Nonrunner
DIAMOND SURPRISE has experience of this track and stands out on the evidence available. Others to bear in mind include: Spiritual Healing, who wasn't given a hard time on his debut and may have a lot more to offer, while Uncle Brit will qualify for a handicap mark after this and his shrewd connections will no doubt plot an interesting campaign for the three-year-old. Newcomer Yes Please is an obvious one for the notebook and he completes the shortlist for today. Like a number of these, the last named is likely to be seen to better effect over a slightly longer trip, though. Therefore, it can pay to stick with experience on this occasion and, as Diamond Surprise has already posted a couple of solid efforts over course and distance, he gets the nod as the one to be with today.
Imperial Djay (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Tracked leader until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 14l behind Downhill Skier (9-0) at W'hampton 7f app hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Yes Please Efisio colt out of Shall We Dance.
Chantilly Jewel (USA) Century City filly out of Betty's Star.
Only Hope 40-1 (9-7) Always behind, ridden 3f out, soon struggling, never dangerous final 2f, last of 8, 6l behind Auld Arty (8-10) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Princess Zhukova (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Always in rear, last of 10, 13l behind Lady Aspen (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn fll (5) pol in Jan.
Jerusalem (IRE) Indian Haven gelding out of Wilrock.
Uncle Brit 40-1 (8-10) Outpaced, soon ridden along, in rear 4f out, never in contention, 7th of 8, 5l behind Auld Arty (8-10) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Diamond Surprise 9-2 (8-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven to challenge and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 1l behind My Sweet Georgia (9-1) at Southwell 6f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Jan.
Singapore Girl 25-1 (8-5) In touch, driven to challenge, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Desert Bump (8-8) at W'hampton 7f mdn fll (5) pol in Jan.
Spiritual Healing (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Raced wide, soon ridden along, ran green, kept on one pace final 2f, never a factor, 5th of 8, 3l behind Auld Arty (8-10) at Lingfield 6f mdn stk (5) pol in Jan.
Optical Seclusion (IRE) 66-1 (10-4) Always behind, 13th of 14, 25l behind Tenancy (9-12) at Musselburgh 5f amt hcp (6) sft in Nov.
Where's Reiley (USA) 4-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 9l behind Master Noverre (8-11) at Doncaster 5f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in May.
Beaux Yeux 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders and keen, ridden 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Angel Song (8-6) at Southwell 6f mdn stk (5) fbs in Jan.
