slowly away, soon rushed up to chase leaders on inside, weakened over 2f out
with leader, led on inside over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on
chased leaders on outside, chased winner well over 1f out, ridden and no real impression from over 1f out, plugged on
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon towards rear, never on terms after, ridden 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders, strong reminders halfway, weakened 3f out
slight lead, headed and bumped over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders over 2f, soon lost place, struggling in rear 3f out, tailed off
Nonrunner
Hecton Lad's return to the turf last Friday proved disastrous but he ran out a clear winner at Kempton before that and is clearly capable of better. Indian Violet landed a double over C&D in December but has struggled off higher marks since and a tentative vote goes to BYRD IN HAND. He's been placed twice over longer trips here and John Bridger's headstrong gelding is worth a try back over a shorter distance today. Spirit Of Love could prove best of the rest having slipped down the weights and showed signs of improvement last time.
Indian Violet (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Took keen hold in touch, headway on stands' rail over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, edged left and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Integria (9-8) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Hecton Lad (USA) 5-2fav (9-5) Went left start, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 18l behind Cane Cat (8-11) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Byrd In Hand (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed towards finish, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Ocean Of Peace (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Belle Park 16-1 (8-4) Chased leaders centre, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 6th of 11, 6l behind Bidable (9-3) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Haulit 11-2 (8-12) Raced wide, held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression, eased and virtually pulled up final furlong, 10th of 11, 26l behind Grey Boy (8-8) at Bath 1m hcp (6) fm in Apr.
Tinkerbell Will 66-1 (8-12) Soon pushed along in mid-division on inside, lost place halfway, 11th of 12, 34l behind Hecton Lad (8-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Spirit Of Love (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Keen with leader until led over 5f out, ridden 2f out, hung right 1f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Moresweets 'n Lace (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Cavalry Guard (USA) 12-1 (8-2) In rear, wide 3f out, ridden and no impression, 7th of 8, 9l behind Angelena Ballerina (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Apr.
Calabaza 100-1 (8-2) Always in rear, 10th of 11, 7l behind Speak The Truth (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Prince Namid 25-1 (9-0) Off the pace towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never on terms, 9th of 11, 7l behind Nubar Boy (9-3) at Windsor 6f clm stks (6) gf.