mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leader, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden 3f out, no impression
prominent, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on but no chance with winner
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden and headway from over 2f out, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway from 2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, went 3rd final furlong
always towards rear, no impression
This is an open affair where the majority of the field are much of a muchness, but preference is for BELL ISLAND to defy top weight, with Act Three and Moonshine Creek best of the rest. Act Three is still a maiden, but has been placed in four of her nine starts. She shaped well on her re-appearance, and fitter here, can play a leading role. Moonshine Creek won successive races at Brighton recently, but a rise up the weights halted his progress last time. There do not appear to be many of these in form however, and it would be no surprise to see him give a good account. Bell Island won successive races at Lingfield recently, and was staying on well last time, to be a close fifth over a longer trip. He races off only 2lbs higher than when last successful, and this confirmed stayer can see them off. Bell Island can win his third race in his last four.
Bell Island 5-1 (9-1) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway and in touch over 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, stayed on one pace, 5th of 10, 4l behind Judgethemoment (9-5) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Kasban 9-1 (9-8) Held up, ridden 4f out, never on terms, 7th of 9, 13l behind Zuwaar (9-0) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Agente Romano (USA) 7-2 (9-7) Held up towards rear, not clear run from over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never trouble leaders, 5th of 7, 4l behind Al Azy (7-11) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Mista Rossa 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 8, 5l behind Hendersyde (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Drum Major (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Tracked leader on outer, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 10l behind Mission Control (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcap (5) pol in Jan.
Seedless 4-1 (8-12) Held up 5th, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 5th of 7, 18l behind Where's Susie (8-8) at Bath 1m 5f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Murcar 4-1 (8-10) Tracked leading pair, effort over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 12, 8l behind Clear Reef (9-2) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Moonshine Creek 3-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Pelham Crescent (8-13) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Act Three 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, effort and pressed leader 2f out, soon no extra, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Where's Susie (8-8) at Bath 1m 5f fll hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Seventh Hill 10-1 (8-11) Always rear, 11th of 14, 24l behind Beau Fighter (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Red Twist 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 5f out, lost place over 4f out, 8th of 9, 31l behind Victory Quest (9-12) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Feb.
Thorny Mandate 11-2fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 11l behind Kings Maiden (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Flame Creek (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Stumbled start, always towards rear, weakened over 3f out, 10th of 11, 28l behind Caoba (9-1) at Nottingham 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
