tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden and hung left over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, headway on outside over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on but always held
held up well in rear, pushed along 4f out, headway under pressure on outer to chase leading pair over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never going pace to reach leading pair
made most, clear halfway, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway under pressure to chase leading pair over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, pushed along to lead final 100 yards, always holding runner up
took keen hold and raced awkwardly, held up, weakened and well behind final 2f
slowly into stride, soon in touch, pushed along 4f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, one pace and no impression when switched right inside final furlong
pressed leader to halfway, stayed chasing to over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Blaise Hollow was good value for his win at Newmarket last time but Roger Charlton's colt has more to do off a 7lb higher mark today and preference is for Front Stage, who gets the vote ahead of Oligarch. The last mentioned won well at Nottingham earlier this month but struggled under his penalty at Newmarket on Friday night and may do so again. Top weight Jonquil showed improved form at Goodwood last time but is unproven on anything other than fast ground and any further rain may hinder his chance. Foxhaven may be worth another chance following his effort at Sandown last time but a chance is taken on Sir Michael Stoute's Lingfield all-weather winner Front Stage, who looks to be on a fair mark for his debut in a handicap and should improve for the step up in trip.
