LINGFIELD PARK 15:00

Non Runners: RAHIEBB. Race Distance Adjustment: +4 yds

Time: 2m 27.43s Closing Sectional: (3f): 36s (105.7%)

Overrounds: Industry SP 112%, Betfair SP 100.4%

The Aidan O'Brien stable's domination of the Derby and Oaks trials this spring continued with a 1-2 in what was probably a slightly substandard running of this race, Puppet Master's success another boost for Delacroix, the third to win at listed/pattern level after finishing behind that one in the Ballysax, likely that had the runner-up, not entered at Epsom, had a bit more experience that he would have come out on top.

PUPPET MASTER (IRE) had the edge on form and experience, only one of the others having run outside maiden/novice company, and emerged victorious, giving another boost to the form of the Ballysax, though not sure himself to confirm placings with the runner-up another time; in touch, good headway home turn, shaken up soon after, edged ahead inside final 1f, edged right, ridden out; he looked suited by the extra 2f and would clearly be worth his place in the Derby, even if this form is a bit below that achieved by a couple of his stablemates at Chester this week.

STAY TRUE (IRE) looked a good prospect, fast-tracked to listed company after a maiden win on debut last month, his inexperience just finding him out after a good tussle with his stable companion; prominent, ran green after 4f, led 2f out, ran green again, headed inside final 1f, kept on, carried right late on; has a pedigree of contrasts, but he's clearly more stamina than speed and will relish a good test at 1½m, plenty more to offer and potentially one last winner at the highest level for the pre-eminent sire of the twenty-first century.

NIGHTIME DANCER (IRE) ran well upped in grade, improving significantly on the form of his win at Southwell, even if ultimately not up to the task, the first 2 classier and having too much speed late on, but he's likeable and is open to further improvement with the emphasis more on stamina; close up early, settled in touch, shaken up straight, every chance 2f out, not quicken final 1f.

OUR 'ENERY (IRE) in first-time cheekpieces (something of a surprise, though less so afterwards), seemed to excel himself, up in grade, despite looking less than straightforward, not in the Derby but no surprise if he wouldn't be qualified anyway in the near future; held up, took keen hold, ridden 3f out, hung left, plugged on final 1f, seemed ungainly.

PRINCE OF THE SEAS (IRE) over 2f longer trip, ran to just a similar level as last time, not coming round the bend that well, having had a few problems at Epsom last time, the potential for more to come away from a switch-back track; broke well, led, carried head bit awkwardly home turn, weakened 2f out.

ROGUE IMPACT trading at around 200/1 for the Derby beforehand, was clearly a very optimistic runner at this level, for all that he looked promising, and this just proved to be asking too much too soon in his career; steadied at the start, held up, not settle fully, effort early in straight, hung left 2f out, left behind soon after.