race stands side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out
raced stands side, held up, some headway over 1f out, soon weakened
raced stands side, held up, pushed along halfway, effort when not clear run when entering final furlong
led stands side group, ridden clear of that group entering final furlong, ran on, no chance with far side
raced far side, chased winner, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on, just failed
raced stands side, held up in touch, weakened well over 1f out
raced stands side, held up, outpaced over 2f out, headway when not clear run inside final furlong
raced stands side, in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced far side, chased leaders, struggling halfway, soon beaten
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
raced stands side, held up in touch, ridden halfway, never dangerous
raced stands side, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced stands side, always behind
raced stands side, in touch, effort over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out
made all far side and overall leader, strongly pressed inside final furlong, just held on
raced stands side, always behind
Withdrawn
Despite his penalties, The Tatling would have claims at his best but normally needs a run or two to put him spot on and a safer bet looks to be Presto Shinko, who is preferred to Les Arcs. The last mentioned has shown improved form of late and has to be respected in his bid for a six timer but this looks tougher than the races that he has been contesting and preference is for Presto Shinko who showed improved form last term and ran as well as could have been expected when chasing home the in-form Border Music at Kempton on his recent return. Old campaigner Quito can never be discounted in this grade but may want a softer surface, while Baltic King is hard to win with. Fire Up The Band may need more time along with Ashdown Express and of more interest may be Cape Columbine, who is less exposed than most. Royal Millennium would want some rain, while Indian Maiden is probably better on a sharper track. There should be no such problems for Presto Shinko though who has the benefit of a run already and gets the vote to go one better today.
Fire Up The Band 12-1 (9-7) Led, headed 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Les Arcs (9-2) at Redcar 6f lst stk (1) sft in Mar.
The Tatling (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Dwelt, held up, headway 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 2l behind Welsh Emperor (8-12) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
Ashdown Express (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 13, 5l behind Baron's Pit (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in Sept.
Beckermet (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders and raced wide until halfway, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 13, 7l behind The Tatling (8-13) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sept.
Les Arcs (USA) 15-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders going well, headway to lead well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, won at Redcar 6f lst stk (1) sft in Mar beating Quito (9-5) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Presto Shinko (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Held up, headway final furlong, closing well at finish, not quite get up, 2nd of 6, nk behind Border Music (9-10) at Kempton 6f stk (3) pol.
Quito (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Les Arcs (9-2) at Redcar 6f lst stk (1) sft in Mar.
Baltic King 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Welsh Emperor (8-12) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
One Putra (IRE) 9-2fav (8-11) Dwelt and soon chasing leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 9l behind Presto Shinko (8-11) at Doncaster 6f lst stk (1) sft in Nov.
Out After Dark 8-1fav (9-4) Mid-division stands' side, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 14th of 27, 4l behind Presto Shinko (9-2) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sept.
Pivotal Flame 9-2jt-fav (9-2) Bumped start, behind, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leader final furlong, no extra, 4th of 13, 5l behind Les Arcs (9-2) at Redcar 6f lst stk (1) sft in Mar.
Royal Millennium (IRE) (9-2) Never dangerous, stayed on late, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Striking Ambition (9-2) at Baden-Baden 6f Grp 2 gd in Aug.
Royal Storm (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Led to 3f out, kept on when headed, 4th of 9, 3l behind Obe Gold (9-1) at Nad Al Sheba 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Indian Maiden (IRE) (9-6) In touch, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Matrix (9-6) at Maisons-Laffitte 5f stk.
Cape Columbine 20-1 (8-6) Led 7f out until over 5f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 10l behind Soviet Song (9-1) at Newmarket 1m fll stks Grp 1 (1) gd in Jul.
Paradise Isle 15-2 (8-12) Close up, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Coconut Squeak (8-11) at Newmarket 6f lst fll stk (1) sft in Oct.
River Thames 10-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 4l behind Cool Creek (8-12) at Newbury 6f Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
Captain Hurricane 25-1 (9-2) Went right start, chased leaders to halfway, soon behind, last of 13, 40l behind Les Arcs (9-2) at Redcar 6f lst stk (1) sft in Mar.
