held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, some late headway, never troubled leaders
dwelt, held up, headway and hung right over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon lost 2nd and weakened
took keen hold early, held up in close touch, headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
held up, headway over 2f out, chased leading pair final furlong, kept on to 2nd last stride, not pace to reach winner
tracked leaders on outside, pushed along 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, eased when no chance final furlong
prominent, chased winner 2f out, driven over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, held when lost 2nd near finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
made all, ridden and pressed over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
held up, progress towards stands side rail when driven 2f out, hung right and no extra inside final furlong
ERINJAY is our idea of the most likely victor with Barliffey and Hail Promenader others to trouble the judge. Michael Wigham's inmate has often been well backed on the artificial surfaces without success though a closer inspection reveals that he has actually been merely unfortunate enough to come up against some more progressive types than himself. If he acts on the turf, his time could well be now. Barliffey stays further than this but if the race is run at a good pace, his chances of victory will increase dramatically. Hail Promenader is better known over seven furlongs though a recent experience over a mile at Windsor suggested that this trip was worth another go. Ellemujie was sixth in this contest and were he to have gained a clearer run, he could well have finished closer than where he actually did. Play It Sam represents an in-form yard so the market should be copiously watched. Audemar has been dropped 3lb since his last run but he has been punished mercilessly for his earlier consistency. A race where there are plenty of runners with cogent cases but for today, we return to Erinjay.
Rainbow Mirage (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 9l behind Harrison George (9-4) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Audemar (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Raced towards stands side, in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 19, 11l behind Irish Heartbeat (9-8) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) sft in Mar.
Hail Promenader (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, challenged 2f out, ridden to take narrow lead 1f out, no extra and headed last strides, 2nd of 13, nk behind Tudor Key (9-3) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Habshan (USA) 12-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 15, 16l behind Credit Swap (9-2) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Jordaura 14-1 (9-0) Raced far side, tracked leader, ridden to lead group over 1f out, no chance with stand side group, 5th of 9, 7l behind Guilded Warrior (9-3) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Ellemujie 10-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, not clearest of runs just inside final 2f, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Tudor Key (9-3) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
One Slick Chick (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Steadied start, held up in rear, effort and pushed along 2f out, one pace soon after, 5th of 8, 7l behind Island Sunset (9-6) at Kempton 1m fll hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Dwelt, held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 6l behind Spirit Of Sharjah (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp (0-90) (3) pol.
Erinjay (IRE) 13-8fav (8-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 9, 1 1/4l behind Aflaam (8-6) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Feb.
Play It Sam 5-2fav (9-1) Held up towards rear, switched right soon after start, headway and not clear run over 2f out, chased winner final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Swift Chap (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Oct.
Barliffey (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Slow away, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Snow Dancer (7-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Rock Anthem (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Keen, held up in rear, no progress over 2f out, 10th of 13, 7l behind Tudor Key (9-3) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.