tracked leaders in 4th, going well enough 2f out, soon ridden and found nil
held up on outside, ridden over 3f out ,soon beaten
tracked leader, led 2f out, driven and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up towards rear, steady headway over 2f out, soon switched left, led over 1f out, soon edged right, headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken
slowly into stride, raced keenly and soon in touch, not clear run and hampered over 2f out, soon switched right, soon onepace and no impression
slowly away, in rear, ridden 3f out, moderate headway on rails final furlong
mid-division, ridden on outside 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, switched left 2f out, challenged over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, well in command when edged left near finish
led to 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
switched right from wide draw and held up in rear, ridden and struggling 3f out
held up in mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, soon switched left to outside, ran on inside final furlong
An interesting opener where there are a number of likely improvers including Cabinet, Samorra, Shot Gun and Fragrancy and we will take Cabinet to score. Sir Michael Stoute's runner improved on his debut to take a Lingfield maiden when odds-on last backend and on that occasion he looked as though further would definitely suit. He gets a trip here and should be fit enough to enjoy a winning reappearance. Samorra was a debut scorer over 6f here on soft ground almost a year ago to the day. Marcus Tregoning's filly has not been seen since landing that ordinary contest and with such a long lay off and doubts about the form we will oppose. Shot Gun got the hang of things at the third time of asking at Epsom last month and with confidence gained from that can be a threat, especially if the ground dries, while Fragrancy is stepped up a quarter of a mile after being turned over at Beverley last time and on breeding she should appreciate that. Watch for any market confidence, but without that knowledge we will side with Cabinet.
Aegean Prince 50-1 (8-4) Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Desert Dew (9-4) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Hart of Gold 20-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 23l behind Hearthstead Maison (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Cabinet (IRE) 8-13fav (9-3) In touch, ridden to improve over 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct beating Sea Land (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Al Khaleej (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Behind, ridden halfway, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Algol (9-3) at York 6f 2yo hcp (3) sft in Oct.
Shot Gun 10-1 (8-11) Led 1f, tracked leader after, led again 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Epsom 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gf in Apr beating Fashion Model (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Samorra (IRE) 7-4 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, rallied to lead well inside final furlong, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) sft beating Caldra (9-3) by a nk, 5 ran.
Resplendent Ace (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Serengeti (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Mr Aviator (USA) 16-1 (8-4) Always in rear and never a factor, 8th of 11, 13l behind Desert Dew (9-4) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Fragrancy (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden along over 2f out, driven to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Voodoo Moon (9-0) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Alfredian Park 4-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Chookie Hamilton (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Eager Igor (USA) 13-2 (9-1) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders 2f out, one pace, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Rudry Dragon (9-2) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
