mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
close up, chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out
behind, lost touch over 3f out, soon well behind
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out final furlong
started slowly, headway from 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, better for race
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression until kept on again inside final furlong
tracked leader, weakened from 2f out
led until headed over 3f out, soon weakened
towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, led over 3f out until headed over 1f out, no extra, weakened inside final furlong
very slow to start, always struggling in rear
Buster Hyvonen is the pick over Forest of Love and Traprain, in what looks a three-horse race on paper. Buster Hyvonen finally makes it to the track after being withdrawn from his intended return at Yarmouth in May after rearing up in the stalls and injuring Johnny Murtagh. Prior to that, James Fanshawe's charge had finished second over the course and distance in April on what was his first outing since November, encountering trouble-in-running in the process. He remains open to plenty of improvement, and should go close. His main rival here appears to be Forest of Love, although she had to be switched to the all-weather to produce her best effort last time. Traprain was third to Indigo Cat on the Turf course here on his debut, but has failed to progress on two subsequent outings, so maybe the aids will help. The market is the only guide to the chances of the rest, but we shall stay loyal to Buster Hyvonen.
Constructor 66-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 20l behind Fabrian (8-1) at Chepstow 7f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Inspectors Choice (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, 8th approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace under pressure from 2f out, 5th of 8, 6l behind Music Celebre (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 0-80 frm.
All Being Well 100-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, never in contention, 10th of 14, 19l behind Penny Wedding (8-2) at Folkestone 1m 2f mdn aut stk (6) sft in May.
Buster Hyvonen (IRE) 11-10fav (8-7) Slowly away, held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Prince Samos (8-7) at Lingfield 1m mdn aut stk (6) pol in Apr.
Overlord Way (GR) Tony Galvin colt out of a tough performer in Greece who won or was placed 25 times.
Secret Affair 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders to 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 6th of 13, 9l behind Macaulay (9-0) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Traprain (IRE) 6-4fav (8-12) Chased leaders, led 3f out, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Trivandrun (8-7) at Musselburgh 1m mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Writ (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) With leaders to halfway, weakened rapidly 3f out, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Cusoon (9-4) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Art Class Mtoto filly out of middle-distance winner Arpello.
Belle Chanson 100-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, no impression, last of 17, well behind San Deng (9-8) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Forest of Love 7-2 (8-7) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Stargazer Jim (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f mdn aut stk (6) pol.
Greenmeadow Sure Blade filly, half-sister to several winners, mainly sprinters.
