tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon edged left, weakened 2f out
always towards rear
in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, lost place and dropped rear 6f out, stayed on again final 2f
tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, kept on but no extra when headed final 50 yards
always behind
slowly into stride, towards rear, making headway when not clear run on rails 3f out, not a danger after
slowly into stride, towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, never troubled leaders
towards rear, headway 3f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, challenged over 1f out, kept on to lead final 50 yards, all out
Withdrawn
The vote here goes to Davidia, with Benbrook and Osolomio suggested as his biggest dangers. Davidia keeps knocking at the door on both the all-weather and Turf and can't be ruled out in first-time blinkers if they produce even a little effect. Benbrook finished late on the scene at Bath last time, suggesting that he is running into form, so he cannot be ruled out. Croft also showed some sparkle last time but that came in a first-time visor, which is left off today. Mull Of Dubai has shown ability of late and steps up in trip, while Osolomio also improved last time, his handicap debut, and he looks a key player today. Finally, Bella Fiorella showed improvement in a claimer last time and might go well but the others are hard to build strong cases for but, as ever, watch the betting. Our selection, though, is Davidia.
Davidia (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Mid-division, headway 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd post, 3rd of 8, nk behind Nikki Bea (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Benbrook 12-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on, 4th of 15, 1/2l behind Maidford (8-13) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) frm.
Croft (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, not reached winner, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Nuit Sombre (10-0) at Brighton 1m app clm (6) frm.
Mull of Dubai 5-1fav (9-4) Prominent, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 18, 3l behind Takitwo (9-2) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Capitalise (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never a danger, 8th of 15, 2l behind Maidford (8-13) at Bath 1m 3yo hcp (6) frm.
Osolomio (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) In touch, headway 2f out, ridden to go 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on under pressure, not reach winner, 2nd of 17, nk behind Touch of Ivory (9-5) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) frm.
Haiti Dancer 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and effort over 3f out, soon no impression, 7th of 16, 7l behind Unasuming (8-8) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (6) gf in May.
Bella Fiorella (IRE) 20-1 (8-1) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Awaken (9-0) at Carlisle 1m 1f clm (6) gd.
