soon led, ridden over 1f out, stayed on until headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, effort when not much room over 1f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride and behind, never a factor
held up mid-division, headway on inner 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, soon pushed along, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, was ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
towards rear, pushed along halfway, some late headway, never near to challenge
held up, effort over 2f out, no impression
An ordinary maiden that can go to Kentucky Express, who edges preference over the exposed Farthing, while Constructor still has a bit more to offer and also makes it onto the shortlist of alternatives. Phi Phi put in an improved effort at Southwell last time and also merits consideration if he is backed accordingly. Ice Planet has shaped as if there is a race to be won with him somewhere along the line and, with the in-form Robert Winston doing the steering, should be capable of going close if he has trained on. A close eye on the betting is recommended where he is concerned. Farthing has been kept busy of late and deserves to find a race after a series of fair efforts. However, she is now in danger of becoming disappointing and others may slightly more appeal. None more so than Kentucky Express, who was starting to get the hang of things last summer and shapes as if a race like this is a formality for him. The form of his last start has worked out well and, with normal progression anticipated, Kentucky Express looks the one to beat at this stage.
Artie's Lad (IRE) 9-1 Keen, chased leaders, not much room after 1f, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 10l behind My Gacho at Southwell 6f mdn stk (D3) fbs in Jan.
Constructor 6-1 Soon led, headed inside final furlong, weakened, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Subyan Dreams at Lingfield 7f mdn aut stk (F4) pol in Mar.
Ice Planet 25-1 Dwelt, towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Commando Scott at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (D) sft in Jul.
Kentucky Express 15-8fav Slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Doitnow at Ripon 6f 3yo mdn (D) gf in Jun.
Irish Piper 14-1 Towards rear, never nearer, 8th of 12, 12l behind Vancouver Gold at Southwell 7f mdn aut stk (F4) fbs in Mar.
Zagreus (GER) 8-1 Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened, 11th of 13, 11l behind Mollzam at W'hampton 6f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Mar.
Farthing (IRE) 7-2 Prominent, chased leader 3f out, driven to lead 1f out, all out and caught post, 2nd of 12, shd behind Fayr Firenze at Lingfield 7f mdn clm pol in Mar.
