led, ridden and joined 3 out, headed 2 out, hampered by loose horse when 1 length down, soon one pace
prominent, chased leader 4th, joined leader 3 out, led 2 out, ran on
mid-division, improved 6th, ridden soon after 4 out, one pace
held up in rear, improved 7th, 15 lengths down and in 4th place when mistake last and unseated rider
in touch, ridden 4 out, soon weakened
held up in rear, blundered and unseated rider 5th
held up, ridden to improve 6th, weakened by omitted 3rd last, left moderate 4th at last
chased leader, jumped slow and jumped right 1st and 2nd, lost touch from 5th
Inherent has won her last two starts and Henry Daly's mare has to be respected despite having to give weight away all round but she would not appear to be particularly well treated for her debut in this grade and preference is for Lilac, with Vicky Bee rated the pick of the remainder. The selection has been waiting for his favoured fast ground and with conditions to suit he looks worth a wager off what seems a fair mark. Lady Roisin is less exposed than most but needs to improve, while Ausone is hard to recommend on recent evidence. Vicky Bee looks to be going the right way and has to be respected but preference is for Lilac, who is taken to give Evan Williams another winner.
Inherent (IRE) 6-4fav (11-0) Made all, keen, ridden 3 out, jumped left under pressure, not fluent 2 out, all out towards finish, won at Chepstow 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr beating I'm Supreme (10-7) by a nk, 9 ran.
Lilac 5-2fav (11-2) In touch, ridden 8th, 3rd and beaten when mistake last, 3rd of 6, 12l behind Borehill Joker (10-9) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jul.
Ausone 16-1 (11-4) Chased leaders to after 4th, soon struggling, 11th of 13, 47l behind Im Spartacus (11-12) at Towcester 2m hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gf in Apr.
Zaffre (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Raced wide in rear, lost touch 5th, tailed off when pulled up in race won by Bonchester Bridge (10-8) at Folkestone 2m 1f mrs hcp hdl (3) gs in Nov, 8 ran.
Vicky Bee 5-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, headway on bit 7th to track leaders, led soon after 3 out, headed next, no extra flat, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Jendali Lad (9-7) at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.
Flower Haven 50-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 9, 35l behind Missis Potts (11-12) at Stratford 2m 3f mrs hcp hdl (3) gd in Apr.
Just Beware 33-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, 4th and held when unseated rider 2 out in race won by Sandymac (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 2f mrs mdn hdl (4) gf in Apr, 12 ran.
Lady Roisin (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Held up, ridden 7th, weakened next, 8th of 9, well behind Jendali Lad (9-7) at Fakenham 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Apr.