tracked leaders, outpaced and lost place over 3f out, closed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no chance with front pair
tracked leader, led 9f out, headed over 6f out, ridden and not pace of leaders when bumped over 1f out, soon weakened
not much room shortly after start, switched right and recovered to soon track leaders, led over 6f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed 9f out, ridden and unable to quicken when not much room 2f out, soon weakened
held up, good headway from 2f out to take 2nd over 1f out, led and flashed tail inside final furlong, ran on well, readily
held up, headway over 7f out, ridden over 2f out, hung left and bumped into rival over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden and edged right, headed inside final furlong, edged left, ran on, held by winner towards finish
The form of the Newmarket maiden in which Shantaram finished a close second to Model Pupil is working out really well. The winner was denied by inches in this week's Chester Vase and the third and fifth have scored since. He looks sure to give a good account but MAIN SEQUENCE just shades the vote. David Lanigan has impressed with his handling of the unbeaten colt who landed a competitive handicap last time to complete his three-timer. This is obviously tougher but he's very much on the upgrade and is taken to make it four on the bounce. Goldoni has already pocketed one Derby trial at Epsom and his yard is going well now, whilst Rougemont will have every chance if handling the step up in trip. A line can be safely drawn through his last run at Sandown which came on practically unraceable ground. The unbeaten Ed De Gas is also respected as he's proven on an artificial surface.
Cavaleiro (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, went 2nd inside final 2f, ridden to narrow lead inside final furlong, stayed on well and in command closing stages, gamely, won at Newbury 1m 2yo stks (2) gs in Sep beating Harvard N Yale (9-2) by nk, 7 ran.
Ed De Gas 2-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, forged clear over 1f out, comfortable, won at Catterick 1m 4f con stks (3) sft in Apr beating Bordoni (9-4) by 12l, 5 ran.
Goldoni (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Led 1f, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led entering final furlong, held on well towards finish, won at Epsom Downs 1m 2f con stks (2) hvy in Apr beating Mister Music (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Halling's Quest 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, raced wide until led over 4f out, headed 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 4, 13l behind Ektihaam (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2f con stks (3) sft in Apr.
Hazaz (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Keen in touch, effort 2f out, chance when riders whip was knocked out of hand entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Telwaar (8-11) at Newmarket 7f Listed Handicap (3yo) (1) gd in Apr.
Main Sequence (USA) 2-1fav (9-6) Dwelt in touch in last place, switched left 2f out, led and hung right inside final furlong, ridden and asserted near finish, won at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Apr beating Ahzeemah (8-11) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Rougemont (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd as winner went to wide outside over 4f out, ridden 3f out, beaten over 1f out, 3rd of 4, 11l behind Imperial Monarch (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) hvy in Apr.
Shantaram 5-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, switched left over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 11, ns behind Model Pupil (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
