took keen hold, held up in last trio, pushed along and struggling 3f out, soon behind, never a factor
dwelt, held up last, awkward on downhill run, some late headway, never involved
tracked leading pair, 2nd after 2f, challenged going well 2f out, soon lost 2nd, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd again 1f out, outpaced and no chance with winner inside final furlong
chased leaders on inside, ridden over 2f out, plugged on, weakened into 5th well inside final furlong
never better than mid-division on outside, ridden and weakened 2f out
led 1f, settled 3rd after 2f, smooth headway on outside over 2f out, led going well over 1f out, quickened clear inside final furlong, easily
held up off the pace in last pair, plugged on final 2f, went 4th well inside final furlong and closed on 3rd, never going pace to get involved
in touch, edged left and beaten 2f out
prominent, led after 1f, ridden and joined 2f out, kept on gamely until headed over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, kept on to hold 3rd
NonRunner
LAUGH ALOUD was seriously impressive when running away with a Listed contest at Goodwood and could prove to be a cut above these. Elbereth ran with some credit upped to Group level last time but she looks relatively exposed and all of her wins have come over further, while Czabo, who has Group-winning form, won’t appreciate these underfoot conditions. Absolute Blast has a consistent record and can make the frame, as can Silver Step, assuming that she bounces back from her poor showing in the Dahlia Stakes. Urban Fox, who was badly hampered in the 1,000 Guineas can’t be entirely discounted.
Czabo 8-1 (9-11) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, closer 2f out, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, stayed on to lead inside final 100 yards, kept on well close home, won at Naas 1m Grp 3 fll stks (1) Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Somehow (10-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Silver Step (FR) 16-1 (9-0) In touch in rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 6th of 7, 9 3/4l behind Somehow (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 1f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gf in May.
Absolute Blast (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and headway entering final furlong, driven and stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Convey (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f stks (2) pol in Apr.
Crowning Glory (FR) 16-1 (9-7) Held up in 5th, headway between horses entering final furlong, ran on into never dangerous 4th close home, 4th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Laugh Aloud (9-10) at Goodwood 1m lst fll stks (1) gf in May.
Epsom Icon 15-2 (9-10) Took keen hold, held up in touch, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, went 2nd inside final 2f until inside final furlong, no extra and lost 3rd well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Tisbutadream (8-0) at Ascot 1m hcp fll (2) gf in May.
Laugh Aloud 3-1 (9-10) Went slightly left start, made all, clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, unchallenged, won at Goodwood 1m lst fll stks (1) gf in May beating Intimation (9-10) by 3 1/4l, 9 ran.
Silver Meadow (IRE) (8-11) 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Haggle (8-11) at Chantilly 1m lst stks sft in May.
Kilmah 100-1 (9-0) Prominent 6f, 11th of 14, 17 1/4l behind Winter (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 1 fll stks (1) gf in May.
Tisbutadream (IRE) 11-1 (8-0) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Ascot 1m hcp fll (2) gf in May beating Permission (9-1) by 1l, 9 ran.
Urban Fox 50-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders, 8th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Winter (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 1 fll stks (1) gf in May.
Elbereth 25-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Somehow (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 1f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gf in May.
