tracked leaders, keen, ridden 3f out, weakened final 2f
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
in rear, headway on outer over 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong
mid-division on outer, weakened final 2f
held up, ridden 3f out, headway on outer 2f out, ran on to lead towards finish
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest at finish
led, ridden over 3f out, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, headed towards finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace, no impression final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
A tentative vote of confidence is given to Good Article, whose last two efforts have indicated that he may have enough in reserve to see off Diamond Dan and Fiore di Bosco, who appeal as others to place on the shortlist. Fiore di Bosco ended a spell in doldrums when winning here last month. The likes of Ballere and Spy Gun (run earlier on the card) will give a good indication towards his chances and a careful eye should be focused on the betting where he is concerned. Diamond Dan also comes here on a high after a game success in a similar contest 28 days ago. He will be a force to be reckoned with if putting in a similar effort and is worth considering as a saver option if the prices permit. However, Good Article has really found his racing shoes of late and looks to have been found an ideal opening to squeeze through if all goes to plan for him in the finale.
Agilete 20-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, kept on final furlong, 7th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Star Welcome (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Ballycroy Girl (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 13, 9l behind Buscador (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 45-70 (6) pol in Mar.
Good Article (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, hampered start, headway to chase winner 7f out, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, not quicken near finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-8) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol.
Diamond Dan (IRE) 4-1 (8-8) Steadied start, held up, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Mar beating Indian Edge (9-3) by 1l, 12 ran.
Tregarron 25-1 (8-3) Mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 12, 9l behind Gallego (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 45-70 (6) pol in Mar.
Fiore di Bosco (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Keen, mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f banded stk (7) pol in Mar beating Spy Gun (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Pharaoh Prince 13-2 (9-1) Close up, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Justcallmehandsome (8-8) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol.
Heathers Girl 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, led over 4f out, driven over 2f out, kept on final furlong, won at Southwell 1m 3f banded stk (7) fbs beating Simply The Guest (8-11) by 2l, 13 ran.
