tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, edging left when weakened well over 1f out
dwelt, recovered to lead 10f out, headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up in 6th place, pushed along and not handled downhill gradients over 4f out, no chance after and behind final 3f, eased, tailed off
held up in touch, switched right going well over 2f out, led well over 1f out, soon drew well clear, ridden right out, easily
led until 10f out, chased leader, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, no chance with winner and weakened to 3rd 1f out
held up in rear, struggling 5f out, behind and no chance after
took keen hold, held up in 7th place, pushed along and struggling over 3f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, edged left and stayed on to 2nd 1f out, no chance with easy winner
well in rear, pushed along 7f out, made some late headway, never a factor
Although its often folly to take on the Richard Fahey team we are happy to overlook recent winner Trip The Light here in favour of the well-handicapped YELLOWSTONE and Bow To No One. Paul Cole's son of Rock Of Gibraltar should strip fitter for his recent outing at Kempton when held behind Gala Evening and although he doesn't win as often as he should, a bold bid is expected. Jamie Spencer takes over in the saddle as well which is a bonus. He is not the most confident of selections however as he is yet to win outside of July and if not on song today then perhaps Mildoura will take advantage. Laura Mongan's progressive mare has had a good winter on the all-weather and may have been freshened up by a three month break. Rajeh is fairly handicapped and is a player if the ground stays quick, Sohcahtoa ran well in defeat in the Spring Mile but has stamina questions to answer, whilst Coin Of The Realm has won here before and his record on spring ground is solid. Hevelius is still fairly unexposed for a gelding of his age and will appreciate the ground if it stays quick, whilst Trip The Light continues to waltz up the handicap and looks high enough although there may still be more to come. The drop in trip will suit Admirable Duque, Final Victory has some excellent placed form from last season, whilst Bow To No One looked a very progressive filly when last seen in October and has looked a changed horse since being stepped up to middle distances. An open affair, but we'll take a chance on the class of Yellowstone rising to the top.
Trip The Light 12-1 (8-10) Keen early, tracked leaders, ridden and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gs beating Ella (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Yellowstone (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Pulled hard in mid-division, effort 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 7, 6l behind Gala Evening (9-7) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Mar.
Hevelius 16-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 12th of 23, 16l behind Charm School (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Coin of The Realm (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Held up, never dangerous, 17th of 19, 18l behind Opinion Poll (8-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gs in Oct.
Mildoura (FR) 11-2 (8-13) Tracked leader, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon led, headed just over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Mister New York (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jan.
Rajeh (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) In touch, raced keenly, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong but no threat, 6th of 14, 4l behind Manyriverstocross (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
Bow To No One (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Tracked leading pair, headway 3f out, shaken up to lead 2f out, soon clear, ridden out, comfortably, won at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct beating Samaaha (9-9) by 10l, 4 ran.
Final Victory 5-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, driven over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 10, 21l behind Chookie Hamilton (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
Admirable Duque (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway over 3f out, no impression, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 15l behind Benedict Spirit (9-5) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Mar.
Sohcahtoa (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Raced towards stands side, held up, headway 2f out, driven inside final furlong, stayed on, gaining near finish, 2nd of 19, hd behind Irish Heartbeat (9-8) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) sft in Mar.
