held up in touch, pushed along approaching 3 out, effort 2 out, stayed on to chase winner flat, kept on towards finish
mid-division, brief effort approaching 3 out, soon no impression
towards rear, never dangerous
mid-division, pushed along 4 out, one pace from next
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, ridden 4 out, weakening when blundered and unseated rider next
in touch, brief effort 3 out, weakened before next
close up, led approaching 2 out, ridden out
made most 3 out, soon weakened
with leader, challenged 4 out, weakened quickly 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear, headway 4 out to chase leaders, every chance next, outpaced 2 out
towards rear, outpaced 4 out, stayed on well from 2 out
held up in rear, headway after 3 out, effort between last 2, kept on one pace flat
chased leaders, weakened 3 out
held up in touch, led briefly after 3 out, ridden and no extra approaching last
Pay Attention, Stagecoach Diamond, Turbo, and Regal Setting are a handful against the field in this competitive affair and the tentative vote is given to Pay Attention. The selection was a fair second behind Nicks Choice last time out. This looks easier and despite top weight he looks the one to be on with this faster ground in his favour. Stagecoach Diamond rates the main danger on his latest third behind Euro American but all his best form is on a much softer surface and for that reason he looks worth taking on. Turbo has the ability to go close off this mark but he does not always ordain to use it and at likely odds he is opposable today. Regal Setting has dropped to a handy mark and with his yard back amongst the winners he could go well at a price. Of the others Andre Chenier is another that will like this faster ground but he looks weighted up to his best and in a race where the market will be very informative for the winner we return to Pay Attention.
Pay Attention 5-1 (10-13) Mid-division, pushed along approaching 4 out, stayed on under pressure approaching 2 out, no impression on winner, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Nick's Choice (9-9) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Mar.
Rising Generation (FR) 14-1 (11-5) In touch, ridden 4 out, weakened next, last of 9, well behind Nick's Choice (9-9) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Mar.
Indy Mood 40-1 (11-6) With leader, until reminder 5th, remained in touch until outpaced 3 out, 5th and beaten when unseated rider at the last in race won by Mephisto (11-9) at Kelso 2m 2f nov hdl Grd 2 (A) sft in Mar '05, 9 ran.
Stagecoach Diamond 6-1 (10-12) Tracked leader, pushed along approaching 3 out, every chance when blundered next, soon ridden and hung left, kept on, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Euro American (11-12) at Newcastle 2m 4f nov hcp hdl (2) hvy in Feb.
Regal Setting (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) In rear, ridden after 4th, never reached leaders, 9th of 12, 36l behind Admiral (11-7) at Chepstow 2m 4yo hcp hdl (B) gs in Oct.
Carapuce (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Held up in touch and keen, weakened approaching 3 out, 6th of 9, 40l behind First Look (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Mar.
St Pirran (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, weakened 8th and pulled up 3 out in race won by Do L'enfant D'eau (10-2) at Ayr 2m hcp chs 0-135 (3) sft in Feb, 8 ran.
River Alder 7-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, outpaced 3 out, soon weakened, 12th of 18, well behind Russian Sky (10-2) at Wetherby 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-130 (C) sft in Dec.
Front Rank (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) With leader, weakened approaching 3 out and pulled up 4 out in race won by First Look (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Mar, 9 ran.
Dan's Heir 100-1 (10-13) Always behind, 14th of 24, 43l behind Shamayoun (11-3) at Cheltenham 2m 4yo hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Andre Chenier (IRE) 11-2 (10-1) Mid-division, headway 4th, led 3 out, headed before next, soon ridden and one pace, 4th of 9, 15l behind Nick's Choice (9-9) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Mar.
October Mist (IRE) 50-1 (10-5) Narrow lead to 3rd, stayed handy until ridden and weakened 3 out, 6th of 17, 17l behind Temoin (11-12) at Newbury 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Mar.
Turbo (IRE) 9-4fav (11-0) Held up, effort approaching 3 out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 39l behind First Look (11-0) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) sft in Mar.
Thoutmosis (USA) 20-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, weakened 4 out, 9th of 15, well behind Fair Question (11-1) at Ayr 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) sft in Feb.
Culcabock (IRE) 11-2 (10-8) Close up, outpaced 3 out, stayed on to chase winner next, no extra flat, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Nick's Choice (9-9) at Newcastle 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) hvy in Mar.
