chased leader until ridden and carried head high from over 2f out, chased leaders, hung right over 1f out, kept on into modest 3rd towards finish
took keen hold tracking leaders, weakened inside final 2f
held up in last pair, headway tracking leaders 3f out, switched right soon after, switched right again over 1f out, kept on same pace and no impression in 5th
mid-division, quick move on inside tracking leaders 6f out, weakened tamely inside final 3f
led, ridden and headed 2f out, chased winner until ridden and hung right over 1f out, weakened and lost 3rd towards finish
held up in last trio, good headway on inside tracking leaders travelling well over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on gamely and always doing enough
tracked leaders until lost place on downhill run over 4f out, behind and never on terms after
held up towards rear of mid-division, smooth headway on outside chasing leaders 3f out, challenged in 3rd and hung right from 2 out, 2nd over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, always held
chased leaders on outside, brought wide into straight, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after
held up in rear, headway on inside chasing leaders over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out
Parliamentarian wasn’t beaten far in a better race at Haydock on his reappearance and, lightly-raced, must go on the short-list here despite finishing behind Champagne Champ at Salisbury on his final start last year. Further rain is forecast and that will suit ADMIRAL’S SUNSET, who is a real mudlark and sauntered home unchallenged at Bath last time, though is 9lb higher. Getback In Paris is running well enough to get involved but may have stamina issues. Sam Missile also tries a new trip, as does Mr Khalid, but Gary Moore’s handicappers are usually worth a second look here and Rydan looks the pick of his pair in this.
Champagne Champ 8-1 (9-7) Led, headed inside final 3f, chased leader until over 2f out, kept on same pace in 3rd, no chance with 1st 2, 3rd of 8, 9l behind Flymetothestars (9-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp (3) pol in May.
Gavlar 5-1 (9-8) Held up in last pair, pushed along and struggling over 3f out, never a factor, 7th of 8, 20 1/2l behind Flymetothestars (9-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp (3) pol in May.
Sam Missile (IRE) 3-1jfav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Sir Chauvelin (9-7) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in May.
Mr Khalid 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 6 3/4l behind Wadigor (9-10) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (3) pol in May.
Parliamentarian (IRE) 11-4fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Yorkidding (9-8) at Haydock 2m hcp (2) fm in May.
Getback In Paris (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Held up off the pace in 5th, closed over 3f out, went towards far side and chased leaders 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, strong challenge close home, just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Toulson (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in May.
Glaring 14-1 (8-9) Took keen hold in mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon hung right, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Top Tug (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Rydan (IRE) 11-8fav (9-6) Held up behind, headway on outside 2f out, went 3rd when ridden 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled front pair, 3rd of 7, 3 3/4l behind Sennockian Star (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (3) pol in Feb.
Admiral's Sunset 5-4fav (9-7) Tracked leader until 5f out, remained handy, headway on outside chasing leaders 3f out, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, very easily, won at Bath 1m 5f hcp fll (5) sft in May beating Rosie Royale (9-5) by 7l, 4 ran.
Age Of Wisdom (IRE) (9-8) 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Event Mum (9-3) at Le Croise-Laroche 1m 4f stks hvy in Oct.
