slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
raced keenly, tracking leader, short of room and slipped after 2f, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon no impression
slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, squeezed through to challenge inside final furlong, ran on, just failed
mid-division, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon one pace, never on terms
tracked leaders, edged left after 2f, every chance over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed last strides
led, strongly challenged over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
dwelt, held up in rear, headway on outside over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, hung badly left approaching final furlong, ran on to lead post
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace approaching final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon beaten, eased final furlong
Nonrunner
Pekan Star should do well this season but will only run here if the ground eases, which appears unlikely. STRONG VIGILANCE showed signs of ability on turf last year but has flourished on Polytrack this year scoring twice at Wolverhampton. He's probably still on a very fair mark for his return to turf and gets the vote in a competitive heat. Nibani looks a big threat as he reappeared with a fine run at Windsor when failing by the narrowest margin to catch Laughing Jack. That should have brought him on and he's another who looks fairly treated. Satwa Moon may prefer further and easier ground while the veteran Granston has been raised 4lb for his victory over Beverley's 1m4f last month.
Norman Orpen (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Slowly away, held up on outer stands side group, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 22, 7l behind Eton Forever (9-7) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Ivory Jazz 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, challenged 2f out, led just over 1f out, ran on well, won at Kempton 1m clm stks (6) pol in Apr beating Benandonner (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 4 ran.
Marjury Daw (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 14l behind Franco Is My Name (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Speed Dating 16-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, not able to trouble leaders, 8th of 12, 5l behind Arlequin (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr.
Tres Coronas (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Reared start, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 14, 16l behind High Office (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Apr.
Nibani (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Held up in touch, headway on inside over 2f out, chased winner well over 1f out, ridden and strong challenge towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Laughing Jack (8-9) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Bahamian Music (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 10l behind Granston (9-7) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Inspirina (IRE) 40-1 (9-8) Towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 7l behind Prince Of Johanne (8-8) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Oct.
Granny McPhee 11-1 (8-13) Very slowly away, behind until joined field after 2f, ridden over 2f out, driven to go 3rd 1f out, never dangerous, 3rd of 5, 8l behind Bedouin Bay (8-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
One Scoop Or Two 50-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, led approaching final furlong, headed and no extra inside final furlong, soon weakened to 3rd, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Prince Of Johanne (9-5) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Strong Vigilance (IRE) 11-8fav (9-6) Half reared start and slowly into stride, headway to lead 8f out, driven and headed 2f out, regained lead over 1f out, held on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar beating The Winged Assasin (9-2) by nk, 6 ran.
Granston (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) In touch and keen, ridden to chase winner 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr beating Red Kestrel (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Pekan Star 9-1 (9-3) Prominent, led over 3f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Oct beating Cape Dutch (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Satwa Moon (USA) 7-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, driven to challenge well over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 6l behind Modun (9-6) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
