tracked leaders, switched left and headway to lead over 1f out, soon clear, very easy
tracked leader, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt outpaced and behind, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong
Marti Ella makes no appeal on breeding and Powerfulstorm finished tailed off on her debut. DOUGAL looks to have the strongest form of the remaining trio after finishing runner-up in soft ground at Windsor last week. This faster surface should suit and the Hannon colt gets the nod ahead of Ar Colleen Aine and Brown Velvet, placed at Kempton and Yarmouth respectively on their recent introductions.
Dougal (IRE) 5-4 (9-5) Led 1f, chased winner until settled in 3rd place 3f out, went 2nd again over 1f out, switched left and no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Justice Good (9-5) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Apr.
Ar Colleen Aine 7-4 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Dittander (9-0) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Brown Velvet 12-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Charlie's Star (8-6) at Yarmouth 5f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Apr.
Marti Ella Major Cadeaux filly out of Reel Cool.
Powerfulstorm 9-1 (9-0) Raced wide chased leaders, ran very wide into straight 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 27l behind Tiggy Wiggy (9-0) at Kempton 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) pol in Mar.