steadied start, held up towards rear, ridden along over 2f out, no progress
raced keenly in mid-division, not clear run approaching 2f out, headway when clear over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, went 2nd 4f out, no chance with winner over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, faded towards finish
led 2f, stayed tracking winner to 4f out, soon ridden and weakened approaching 2f out
steadied start, held up in rear, headway 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, took 3rd close home, no chance with winner
steadied start, soon prominent, ridden over 2f out, no headway and weakened over 1f out
steadied start, pulled hard towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
led 10f out, made remainder, quickened clear over 1f out, unchallenged, ridden out
prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon lost touch and weakened 3f out
An open heat where we will again look for some value and LADY SORCERER is the suggestion to see off Shanafaran, Kruggerand and Star Choice. The selection has been out of sorts for some time, but there are definite signs that her trainer Alan Jarvis has his runners back in good form. She will stay every yard of this trip, she acts at the track and she has slipped to a career low mark, so there are possibilities at a price. Shanafaran is 2lb worse off with Kruggerand for beating that rival by a neck when the pair met here a couple of weeks ago. Clearly both act well here and both are expected to figure prominently again. Prince Charlemagne ran up a hat-trick in January and February, two of his wins coming over course and distance, before being put in his place over 10f last time. The return to the longer trip looks a positive but this mark might just be stretching his ability a bit far. Star Choice scored in a first-time visor at Wolverhampton when last seen out and the headgear is retained. If it remains effective then from just 1lb higher he can get heavily involved, although he does have to prove he handles the track. Filun is 4lbs higher than when just getting home in front over course and distance last time and you wouldn't confidently rule out a follow up, but for those not wanting to play at shorter prices the tentative pick is Lady Sorcerer.
Filun 11-2 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, good headway on outside to challenge over 2f out, led just inside final 2f, kept on final furlong, held on near finish, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar beating Wait For The Light (9-3) by hd, 8 ran.
Krugerrand (USA) 7-1 (9-4) Held up behind, headway over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner and every chance well inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 12, nk behind Shanafarahan (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Star Choice 3-1fav (9-4) Held up, in touch, headway 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar beating Drawn Gold (9-3) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Mr Mischief 10-1 (9-6) Held up behind, ridden over 2f out, no progress and never dangerous final 2f, 7th of 12, 9l behind Shanafarahan (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar.
Tantris (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Raced farside, held up in rear, short of room over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 15l behind Sea Chorus (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Prince Charlemagne (IRE) 4-6fav (8-12) Close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Kings Topic (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f app hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) pol in Mar.
Mixing 9-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 8, 17l behind Filun (8-10) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Lady Sorcerer 33-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, effort over 3f out, never dangerous, 13th of 18, 13l behind Monfils Monfils (9-1) at Doncaster 1m 4f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (5) gf in Mar.
Shanafarahan (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Raced keenly, held up, headway into 3rd over 3f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, held on when pressed well inside final furlong, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Mar beating Krugerrand (9-4) by nk, 12 ran.
Steady Gaze 25-1 (8-8) Led 1f, prominent, lost place 2f out, no danger when hampered just inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 7l behind Desert Hawk (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-50 (6) pol in Feb.
