held up in last trio, headway over 2f out, not clear run when switched left and driven over 1f out, never going pace of leading trio and no impression inside final furlong, lost 4th final strides
held up in 7th, smooth headway 3f out, travelling well when edged right over 2f out, soon 2nd, ridden and finding little when carried left inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
tracked leader, led 7f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, chased leaders, weakened entering final furlong
took keen hold tracking leaders, edged left and weakened over 2f out
held up in last pair, pushed along on wide outside over 3f out, soon struggling and never a factor
tracked leaders on inside, pushed along 3f out, slightly hampered 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, ridden and kept on into 4th last strides
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
steadied and awkward leaving stalls, held up last, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden chasing leading pair over 1f out, keeping on same pace when carried slightly left inside final furlong, went 2nd post
led until 7f out, pressed leader, led again over 2f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well
held up in touch in 6th, pushed along 3f out, edging left and not quicken 2f out, no threat after
After staying on strongly over a mile here, SAIGON CITY was caught close home by Barren Brook over this trip at Nottingham and can continue his progress and take this. Number One London is still a maiden but has dropped to a low enough mark to have a fine chance of gaining that first success. Presburg has only been raised 2lb for his victory over the course and distance earlier this month and the excellent Oisin Murphy's claim takes care of that so it will be a surprise if he isn't involved in the finish. Starwatch was only a length behind in that latter event and should also go close though he hasn't won for almost two years.
Presburg (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs beating Bobbyscot (8-9) by 1l, 7 ran.
Saigon City 3-1fav (9-7) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra and headed close home, 2nd of 13, nk behind Barren Brook (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Tepmokea (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on outside, went 2nd 8f out, pushed along over 3f out, lost 2nd 2f out, stayed on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 11, 6l behind Stellar Express (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
Tinshu (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Keen in touch, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 9th of 12, 7l behind Grandeur (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f cnd stks (4yo+) (2) pol in Apr.
Ruzeiz (USA) 14-1 (8-10) Slowly away, held up in rear, moderate late headway, never involved, 7th of 11, 6l behind Silverheels (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Number One London (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Took keen hold tracking leaders, pushed along over 3f out, switched left over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong and closed on 2nd but no chance with winner, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Top Diktat (9-7) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Apr.
Couloir Extreme (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 2f out, faded entering final furlong, last of 6, 7l behind Tajheez (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep.
Sheila's Buddy 7-1 (9-7) Slowly away, in rear, headway on inside over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Bobbyscot (9-4) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Starwatch 5-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Presburg (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Nave (USA) 6-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Asia Minor (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Odin (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 5f out, soon chased leaders, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 7l behind Echo Brava (9-11) at Kempton 1m 4f amt hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
