chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, 3rd and no impression inside final furlong, weakened into 4th towards finish
held up towards rear, headway far side of group chasing leaders over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden inside final 2f, soon weakened
restrained start, held up in rear, some headway near side of group over 1f out, 5th and no impression final furlong
held up towards rear, headway far side of group 2f out, ridden chasing leaders and hung left inside final 2f, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final 110 yards
went to post early and difficult loading, raced towards near side, chased leaders, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, weakened quickly inside final 2f
mid-division, headway far side of group chasing leaders over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, eased
chased leaders, led inside final 2f, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, headed and no extra final 110 yards
led until inside final 2f, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
restrained start, held up and keen in mid-division, weakened over 1f out
NonRunner
There are several unexposed types in this including top weight Professor Calculus, though Pat Dobbs prefers Sunset who might do better on this quicker surface. Semper Augustus was disqualified at Thirsk after his rider failed to weigh in but that was a decent effort back on Turf. Dark Esteem hasn’t been running badly on the all-weather but others have more scope. SECRET HAUNT and Aussie Rascal also have a bit to prove on this surface but William Haggas’ charge was hampered in the closing stages when second last time at Chelmsford so get the nod.
Professor Calculus 16-1 (9-2) Led early, chased leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 11 3/4l behind Western Alliance (9-2) at Nottingham 1m stks (5) sft in May.
Mark Of Respect (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 15l behind Chalk Stream (9-3) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in May.
Sunset 5-1 (9-5) Went left start, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 9l behind Air To Air (9-5) at Newmarket 7f stks (4) sft in May.
Doctor Churchill (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Slow into stride, in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 7, 3/4l behind Arctic Emperor (9-7) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) hvy in May.
Allerby 33-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Bellazada (9-5) at Newmarket 1m hcp fll (5) gd in May.
French Conquest (IRE) 150-1 (9-5) Raced keenly, led, headed 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Snow Lantern (9-0) at Newbury 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Apr.
Semper Augustus 11-2 (9-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong but lacked pace to trouble winner (finished in 4th), 4th of 12, 3l behind Delgrey Boy (9-8) at Thirsk 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
Dark Esteem (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Dwelt held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Shuv H'penny King (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (5) pol in May.
Secret Haunt 3-1 (9-11) Broke well, led early, soon headed and restrained to chase leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Alhaajeb (9-11) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in May.
Aussie Rascal (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind May Night (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Wholelotafun (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, driven and effort over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Wildcitydiva (8-9) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (6) sft in May.
Point Louise 18-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden and lacked pace of protagonists over 1f out, soon headed, lost 4th towards finish, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Sayifyouwill (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp fll (5) pol in Apr.
Lamorna Cove 6-1 (9-6) Soon prominent, raced keenly, struggling over 2f out, last of 13, 33 3/4l behind Doctor Churchill (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Don't Look Back 12-1 (9-0) Steadied and switched right start, held up in rear, headway out wide chasing leaders over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leading duo, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Komore (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 2f stks (5) gs in May.
