led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, keen, headway over 3f out, no impression final 2f
started slowly, behind, ridden halfway, tailed off
chased leaders, ridden and edged left well over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression when hung left over 1f out
chased leader 1f, remained in touch, kept on same pace final 2f
towards rear, pushed along 4f out, never near leaders
took keen hold when 2nd 6f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon edged right slightly, one pace final furlong
started slowly, behind, never on terms
held up, switched left over 1f out, never dangerous
This is quite a tricky contest for punters to call but Gleneagles gets the vote ahead of Buxton and Zach's Harmoney. This 3-year-old from the William Haggas yard showed plenty of promise on his debut when he chased home A Big Sky Brewing at Pontefract. If he can build on that effort then he should take plenty of beating here from a good draw. Buxton has had the two runs so far and he showed improved form last time to chase home Monte Alto. However, he has shown a tendency to be slowly away in his races and that could prove his undoing here from his wide draw. Zach's Harmony showed signs of greenness on his debut but also demonstrated ability and Brian Meehan's newcomers usually come on from their first outings, so it would be no surprise to see him go well. Capping and Ionian are interesting newcomers and are worth a look in the market, but for the winner we will return to Gleneagles.
Ionian Piccolo gelding, brother to winning sprinters Piccolo Prince and Aegean Dancer.
Adenium (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up, headway and hung left from over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Imply (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Buxton 66-1 (9-3) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on as winner idled in final furlong but no real chance, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Monte Alto (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd.
Capping (IRE) Rahy colt out of an unraced mare.
Dr Dream (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden and headway to go in touch 3f out, hung right when weakening approaching final furlong, 6th of 13, 9l behind Gulf Express (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn stk (5) pol in Apr.
Gleneagles (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden, headway on inner 2f out, every chance inside last, not quicken, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind A Big Sky Brewing (9-0) at Pontefract 6f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr.
My Mentor (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Dwelt and towards rear, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 21l behind Sweet Gale (8-7) at Southwell 7f mdn aut stk (5) fbs.
Zach's Harmoney (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, good headway on outside 3f out, hung right bend 2f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Yaroslav (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.