slowly into stride, soon mid-division, pushed along 4f out, one pace final 2f
slowly into stride, always towards rear
slowly into stride, soon recovered to chase leaders, driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance final furlong
led, narrowly headed 3f out, ridden and not quicken 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead and hung left from inside final 2f, in command over 1f out, driven clear final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, one pace and no impression final 2f
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
slowly into stride, behind, shaken up over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
prominent, chased leader halfway, led narrowly 3f out, headed inside final 2f, soon no chance with easy winner, kept on well to hold 2nd near finish
went right start, soon recovered and chasing leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
Greek Well can start to fulfil his undoubted potential here, with Imperial Star, Follow On, Musical Magic and Samarinda all worth a mention at least. Those with burnt fingers will remember Greek Well being the subject of a big ante-post gamble for this year's Vodafone Derby over the winter, and he now has the chance to repay some of the faith in him by at least landing this maiden. On his first visit to the Berkshire track a fortnight ago, the son of Sadler's Wells got embroiled in trouble with half a mile to go, and after being badly squeezed, was heavily eased by Robert Winston, eventually finishing 14th of the 18 runners. Without doubt he would have made his presence felt, and this full-brother to the likes of Islington and Greek Dance will surely make a bold bid to make amends. He might not be Group material just yet, but is just the sort to land a big handicap later this summer, and in the meantime should be followed closely. There are plenty of other animals of potential in the line-up as well, including Imperial Star who certainly looked the part on his debut Newmarket where he encountered soft ground and could only finish fifth. He has more to offer, as do the likes of Follow On, Musical Magic and Samarinda, but we remain loyal to Greek Well and Kieren Fallon.
Follow On 14-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden and hung left from over 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 9l behind Cresta Gold (8-4) at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf.
Muscari 25-1 (9-8) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 13, 4l behind And Again (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn fll (5) gf.
Camp Attack 100-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, behind, some headway on wide outside from 1f out, no danger, 10th of 17, 14l behind Masterofthecourt (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
Diamond Shower (USA) Swain colt, half-brother to 2 winners between 6f & 1m.
Forever Autumn 20-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 3f out, soon weakened, 5th of 10, 17l behind Cresta Gold (8-4) at Haydock 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf.
Greek Well (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, hampered over 4f out, no chance after, 14th of 18, 21l behind Classic Punch (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Hunting Party (IRE) 4-1co-fav (9-3) In touch, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 12, 22l behind Balanced Budget (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in May.
Imperial Star (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Went left start, held up, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 12, 8l behind Muzher (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Ned Ludd (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Took keen hold in touch, effort 2f out, soon one pace, no impression over 1f out, 5th of 12, 7l behind Crested (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2yo mdn (5) gd in Oct.
Russian Dream (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Always in rear, outpaced over 2f out, 9th of 10, 11l behind Mashaahed (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs.
Samarinda (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 12, 29l behind Muzher (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Wizards Dream 66-1 (9-3) Raced centre, slowly into stride, outpaced, 8th of 13, 15l behind Cousteau (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in May.
Indian Girl Erhaab filly, half-sister to 3 winners up to 1m4f.
Musical Magic 11-2 (8-12) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind It's Unbelievable (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Sabah 12-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders to over 4f out, ridden over 3f out and soon outpaced, last of 4, 8l behind Upper Hand (8-12) at Windsor 1m 3yo stk (3) gs in May.
Silken Act (CAN) 14-1 (8-11) Raced centre, slowly into stride, held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Bunood (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn fll (5) gd in Sept.
King Kasyapa (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Keen, in touch, tracked leaders 3f out, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 7l behind King of Argos (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf.
