held up mid-division and keen, headway over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear, headway over 3f out, led and went badly right over 1f out, kept on stands rail, driven out
tracked leaders and keen, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up rear division, effort when hampered over 1f out, one pace after
held up mid-division, hampered over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and bumped over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
behind, effort over 1f out, never dangerous
dwelt, held up mid-division, headway and hampered over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish
held up behind, headway and not much room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, bumped over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, hampered over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed and hampered over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
A tricky-looking handicap featuring a number of progressive three year olds. Heart Of Lions was impressive enough when winning a Lingfield maiden and a strong run race should suit him. Dubai's Secret put in a solid effort when winning at Leicester last time and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him follow up, Flyboy looked to have plenty in hand when winning a handicap at Haydock last week, and Defrocked could also feature if he settles better this time. But the least exposed horse in the field looks the most interesting. NEXT STAGE was an expensive recruit for Godolphin but put his maiden to bed in some style in November and could prove to be a cut above these.
Show Me Again 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakening when short of room approaching final furlong, last of 11, 16 1/4l behind Manson (9-7) at Sandown 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
Defrocked (IRE) 15-8fav (9-7) Took keen hold held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and no impression towards finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Manson (9-7) at Sandown 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
Heart Of Lions (USA) 8-11fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ran on well to lead well inside final furlong, readily, won at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in May beating Cape Banjo (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Dubai's Secret 12-1 (9-6) Towards rear, hampered over 5f out, headway over 2f out, switched left entering final 2f, ridden and ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Leicester 1m hcp (4) gd in May beating Sir Roderic (9-5) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Experto Crede (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Steadied start in rear, plenty to do 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Suqoor (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Storm Ahead (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up, headway over 1f out, effort inside final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec beating Bernie's Boy (9-5) by nk, 8 ran.
Flyboy (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway under pressure on wide outside over 1f out, ran on to lead close home, won at Haydock 1m hcp (4) gs in May beating Poet's Beauty (9-5) by hd, 13 ran.
Next Stage 2-1 (9-5) Soon tracked leader, led on bit approaching final furlong, shaken up inside final furlong, ran on readily, won at Lingfield 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Nov beating Always Welcome (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Easter Mate (IRE) 6-4fav (9-5) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar beating Abareeq (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Ormskirk 7-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Dodgy Bob (9-3) at Hamilton 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Absolute Zero (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Keen, in rear, hampered over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Dubai's Secret (9-6) at Leicester 1m hcp (4) gd in May.
Le Roi Du Temps (USA) 16-1 (8-10) Close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 35 1/4l behind Ebtihaal (8-13) at Doncaster 1m (3) gs in Oct.
Novinophobia 20-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden well over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 18 1/2l behind Dolphin Vista (9-5) at Ripon 1m hcp (3) gd in May.
Young Christian 16-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, lost place over4 f out, hung left from over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Catalan (8-11) at Redcar 1m mdn stks (6) gf in May.
Ultimate Star 8-1 (8-9) In rear, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Murad Khan (9-3) at Doncaster 1m hcp (3) gd in May.
