tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden 2f out, weakened last 100 yards
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, took keen hold, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra towards finish
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out, eased over 1f out
held up towards rear, hung badly left over 3f out, never dangerous
dwelt, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
dwelt, held up towards rear and keen, headway over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish
Saint Thomas has registered both victories to date over C&D. Backed down to favouritism for his recent reappearance over 1m4f, he found only one too good and a bold bid is anticipated here. Prince Apollo has won three of his last five starts in lesser company and more is needed to follow-up his recent Brighton win, while last month's Kempton winner Understory is not out of it back on turf. Better is expected of Silvery Moon this season, but the vote goes to last year's winner KING FINGAL. He has a tougher task at the weights this time around but has improved since judged on his recent good form over timber.
Saint Thomas (IRE) 5-2fav (8-12) Chased leading pair, stayed on to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Sir Boss (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Yahrab (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 17l behind Accumulate (8-5) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
King Fingal (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, no progress over 2f out, 8th of 11, 15l behind Oriental Cat (9-8) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Prince Apollo 15-8fav (9-7) Steadied start, pulled hard in rear, headway 4f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, edged left and stayed on, won at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr beating Wily Fox (9-5) by 2l, 7 ran.
Danderek 9-1 (9-5) Chased leader until over 3f out, stayed well there until weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 6l behind Prince Of Johanne (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Lingfield Bound (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Raced wide in touch, pushed along 4f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind Deauville Post (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Strong Knight 66-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 20l behind Prince Of Johanne (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Silvery Moon (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, raced standside over 1f out, kept on to chase winner towards finish, always held, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Danehill Sunset (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in Oct.
Zaplamation (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Tribal Myth (8-9) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Apr.
Understory (USA) 15-2 (9-5) Raced keenly, made all, kicked on and clear from 2f out, ridden and weakening towards finish, held on, all out, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr beating Crunched (9-7) by hd, 8 ran.
So Bazaar (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, soon faded, 10th of 15, 11l behind Masked Dance (9-7) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Mar.
