chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon lost place and weakened quickly over 2f out
mid-division, went 3rd 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, lost 3rd near finish
led until headed over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
started slowly, towards rear, headway over 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, took 3rd near finish, not troubled leading pair
never better than mid-division
tracked leader after 2f, led over 3f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, headed close home
started very slowly, always detached in rear, eased final 2 furlongs, tailed off
in touch, chased leader over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to lead close home, driven out
always behind, no impression on leaders final 2 furlongs
tracked leader 2f, stayed prominent, ridden over 4f out, lost touch and weakened rapidly over 3f out
behind, stayed on from over 1f out, never dangerous
started slowly, held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on steadily from over 1f out, never dangerous
Willie Ever was strong in the market before winning last time out and he looks a good bet to score again here; April Fool and Merrymadcap appeal most of the others. The selection won quite comfortably when beating A Big Sky Brewing last time out at this venue and this progressive sort is difficult to oppose in his current rich vein of form. April Fool is also in good form and he wasn't beaten far at Brighton last time. He has a good draw today and he should be capable of getting competitive. Merrymadcap is a course and distance winner but he was a little disappointing on the turf last time out. The return to this venue is a big plus for him, he has won here four times in the past, so he has an obvious chance. Trifti failed to give his true running at Great Leighs last time so he is hard to back with confidence off the back of that below-par effort. Willie Ever could not be in better form and he can win again.
Sun Catcher (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Held up mid-division, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 19l behind The Fifth Member (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Merrymadcap (IRE) 9-4fav (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, 5th of 7, 3l behind Auntie Mame (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Jord (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Led, clear after 3f, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 10, 18l behind Art Man (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcap (3) pol in May.
Trifti 6-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden 6f out, behind from 4f out and pulled up in race won by Chocolate Caramel (9-11) at Great Leighs 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr, 6 ran.
Happy as Larry (USA) 8-1 (9-11) Stumbled start, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 12, 8l behind Mount Hermon (9-11) at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Don Pietro 7-1 (9-7) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind She's Our Lass (9-13) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-75 (5) hvy. Later dsq to 3rd.
Baaher (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Always behind, last of 12, 15l behind Zabeel Tower (9-2) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Willie Ever 5-6fav (9-4) In touch, headway 5f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating A Big Sky Brewing (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Royal Straight 28-1 (8-11) Mid-division, lost place 3f out, struggling after, last of 13, 17l behind McConnell (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
April Fool 7-2 (9-0) Soon led, ridden when headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Wahoo Sam (8-8) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Fateful Attraction 20-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, effort and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 16l behind Faith And Reason (9-9) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Reveur 12-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression when checked over 1f out, 8th of 14, 14l behind Harare (9-7) at Chester 1m app hcp (5) gd.
