took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, soon edged left, headed last strides
held up, headway over 2f out, every chance 1f out, not quicken well inside final furlong
held up, ridden well over 1f out, never nearer
took keen hold, tracked leaders, every chance 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
always prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, ran on under pressure to lead last strides
not much room soon after start and lost place, help up, ridden halfway, never on terms
led early, lost place and ridden halfway, soon behind
soon led, headed over 2f out, fading when pulled up lame just over 1f out
always prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
Top weight Russian Symphony, having already dished out a beating to the likes of Roman Maze and Hurricane Coast, has a solid chance of confirming his superiority again today. The Charlie Egerton-trained selection has adapted well to the All Weather surfaces over the last three months and is still on an upwards curve despite creeping up the ratings. Another to have a look at is Cherokee Nation, who has been given a chance of making the frame on these terms . Paul D'Arcy's charge has been a consistent performer of late and, as he is 4lb better off with Roman Maze from the last time they came into opposition, he could prove to be the biggest danger today. However, Russian Symphony has improved greatly since he has been fitted with blinkers and, with Steve Drowne back in the saddle, he is fancied to take this next step on the ladder in his stride.
Russian Symphony (USA) 7-2fav Slowly into stride, soon pushed along in mid-division, headway to chase leader over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 6f hcp (D2) pol in Feb beating Roman Maze by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Roman Maze 11-4jt-fav Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 6f hcp (D2) pol in Feb beating Hurricane Coast by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Hurricane Coast 10-1 In rear, ridden and switched right over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Roman Maze at W'hampton 6f hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
Cherokee Nation 7-1 Crossed over and soon led, ridden, hard pressed and kept on final furlong, headed and lost three places near finish, 5th of 10, 1l behind Sri Diamond at Lingfield 1m hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
Mistral Sky 7-1 Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway on inner over 1f out, stayed on well, 4th of 13, 2l behind Roman Maze at W'hampton 6f hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
Marko Jadeo (IRE) 12-1 Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Cheese 'n Biscuits at Lingfield 7f hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
Grandma Lily (IRE) 4-1 Towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Southwell 6f fll hcp (E3) fbs in Feb beating Miss Adelaide by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Thurlestone Rock 8-1 Reared start, soon chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, eased when no chance final furlong, 11th of 12, 8l behind Russian Symphony at Lingfield 6f hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
Royal Pavillion (IRE) 10-1 Raced near side, held up, kept on under pressure final 2f, no chance with far side leaders, 10th of 16, 9l behind Petardias Magic at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (D) gs in Apr.
Legal Set (IRE) 14-1 Chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 11, 2l behind Savile's Delight at W'hampton 5f hcp (E3) pol in Feb.
