dwelt, towards rear, no progress over 1f out, soon beaten
mid-division, not clear run on inside over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong
soon chased leader, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out
in touch, not quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace
took keen hold, tracked leaders, every chance approaching final furlong, on extra inside final furlong
behind, not clear run on inner over 1f out, stayed on, not reached leaders
chased leaders, quickened to lead just over 1f out, soon clear, ridden out readily
behind when hampered soon after start, never on terms final 2f
bumped soon after start, beind mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, soon weakened
soon led, ridden and headed just over 1f out, no chance with winner afterwards, kept on well for 2nd
Galeota is marginally preferred to Judd Street and Matsunosuke in a tough one to call. A host of the others will no doubt be snapping at their heels; including: Rowe Park, who has a Group 3 penalty, would also have to come into the reckoning on the pick of his form but he faces a stiff test on these terms. Green Manalishi is expected to be sharper now that he has a run under his belt, while Group Therapy is open to any amount of improvement and, as the race was won by a three-year-old last year, he cannot be ruled out. Matsunosuke has struggled to find his form this season and it will take a leap of faith to side with him today. However, the gelding gets on really well with Kerrin McEvoy, so big run could easily be on the cards from their advantageous high draw. Judd Street has also been around the mill of late and, as he is weighted out of handicaps these days, his connections may be in for a frustrating campaign. Still the six-year-old is an honest type and should again run his race. However, there were definite signs of encouragement from Galeota last time out and this versatile gelding is fancied to relish the test today.
Rowe Park 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out, 9th of 10, 6l behind Captain Gerrard (8-7) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in May.
Biniou (IRE) (9-0) Dropped back quickly 2f out, last of 9, 22l behind Only Answer (8-10) at Longchamp 5f Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Galeota (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Soon chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Astronomer Royal (10-0) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 frm in May.
Judd Street 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 12, 6l behind Fleeting Spirit (8-11) at Haydock 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Green Manalishi 9-2co-fav (9-9) In touch, ridden entering final furlong, no extra, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Fyodor (8-11) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf in May.
Matsunosuke 20-1 (9-8) Behind far side, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 15th of 18, 8l behind Masta Plasta (8-11) at York 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Stoneacre Lad (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) In touch, pushed along halfway, soon behind, last of 9, 16l behind Oldjoesaid (9-4) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Apr.
Mocha Java (SAF) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 8l behind Cartimandua (9-7) at Nottingham 6f lst fll stk (1) gd in May.
Group Therapy 4-5fav (9-3) Led after 1f, hard driven and ran on final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 7, shd behind Eileen's Violet (8-6) at Windsor 5f 2yo stk (2) gd in May '07.
Cake (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) With leaders to halfway, 9th of 12, 8l behind Fleeting Spirit (8-11) at Haydock 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Sir Edwin Landseer (USA) 11-1 (8-10) Mid-division, one pace, 5th of 12, 8l behind Frosty Secret (9-3) at Nad Al Sheba 6f hcp std in Feb.
Oldjoesaid 2-1fav (9-4) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, hard ridden final furlong, driven and held on towards finish, won at Newbury 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Apr beating The Trader (8-13) by a nk, 9 ran.
