held up in rear, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, gamely near finish
tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, no extra when headed final strides
behind, not clear run from 2f out, unable to challenge inside final furlong, slightly eased
behind, ridden and not much room over 1f out, hanging right, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
took keen hold, tracked leader to over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
mid-division, headway and edged left over 1f out and bumped rival, ran on to lead final strides
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken when hampered and snatched up over 1f out, soon behind
raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, no headway over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakening when badly bumped over 1f out, soon eased
raced wide behind, stayed on from over 1f out, not troubled leaders
behind, chased leaders on outer 3f out, one paced final 2f
in touch, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, beaten when badly bumped and snatched up over 1f out
A chance is taken with Regal Bird, whose juvenile form was encouraging enough for him to get the nod ahead of Mexican Venture and Game Park, who are hard to separate on this season's form. There was less than a length to separate them when they met at Newmarket last month and it is likely to be close again today. Mexican Venture looks the more progressive of the two but has a bit to prove from a 6lb higher mark. Therefore, we turn to Regal Bird in the search for a likely contender at a nice price. The Mikael Magnusson-trained filly is expected to relish the step up to a mile and, from the right end of the weights, she can make a flying start to her campaign.
Mexican Venture 6-1jt-fav (9-3) Keen early, held up in touch in main group, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in May beating Astrodonna (8-13) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
King Columbo (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 5l behind Twice Over (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 2yo stk (2) gd in Nov.
The Which Doctor 5-2fav (8-12) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, no response, 9th of 13, 9l behind McConnell (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Rockfield Tiger (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Raced keenly, behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 7, 5l behind Rapidity (9-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Border Owl (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) In touch, driven to challenge over 1f out, stayed on one pace, 3rd of 13, 3l behind McConnell (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Artsu 25-1 (8-8) Chased winner, driven along 2f out, soon lost 2nd, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 8, 8l behind Staying On (9-1) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (3) gs in May.
Naughty Frida (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up, late headway, never nearer, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Fervent Prince (8-8) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Regal Bird (USA) 11-4 (8-12) In touch, headway over 1f out, stayed on strongly close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 12, 2l behind Hold The Gold (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Dec.
Prince Desire (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Behind after 2f, 13th of 16, 11l behind Harbour Blues (9-0) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Barliffey (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) In touch, ridden over 3f out, chased leading pair 2f out, switched right over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Slam (8-7) at Great Leighs 1m mdn aut stk (5) pol in May.
Emerald Crystal (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 14, 24l behind By Command (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Game Park (USA) 10-1 (9-1) Held up in rear of main group, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance over 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 17, 1l behind Mexican Venture (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.
Last of The Line 11-1 (9-2) Always in rear, last of 10, 18l behind Mega Watt (9-0) at Chepstow 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Mooted (UAE) 7-2 (9-1) Soon chasing leaders, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, strong run inside final furlong, led near finish, won at Windsor 1m mdn aut stk (5) gs in May beating Pippbrook Gold (9-1) by a nk, 14 ran.
