edged right start, tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed narrowly over 2f out, regained lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken
tracked leaders, raced keenly, lost place over 6f out, ridden over 4f out, edged left and stayed on from 2f out, went 4th inside final furlong
took keen hold, led until 4f out, soon ridden, regained narrow lead over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
bumped start, keen early, mid-division, headway over 6f out, challeged over 1f out, every chance after until not quicken towards finish
held up in last, switched left after 1f, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, ran on
slightly hampered start, mid-division, headway over 7f out, losing place when short of room over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
held up towards rear, pushed along 5f out, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, edged left and weakened well over 1f out
chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, soon weakened
The last three winners of this race have been returned at double figure prices, including Darley Sun last term, but it would be no surprise to see HIGH ON A HILL and Dream Spinner dominate whilst Iron Condor may also be able to get involved. There's not a great deal to choose between High On A Hill and Dream Spinner on their form over twelve furlongs at Windsor with the runner up 2lbs better off for one and a quarter lengths. Both runners stayed on well enough so should be suited by this longer trip and boast solid credentials whilst it should also be noted that John Dunlop has won this race three times in the past ten years. Desert Recluse ran well enough on his turf debut and may find a little more for this longer trip with Lis Pendens and Nurai amongst others that are open to further improvement for this stiffer test. Captain Cool is relatively consistent but exposed unlike Iron Condor who is a half-brother to winning stayer At The Money suggesting that James Eustace's gelding is sure to improve for this stiffer test of stamina. He could go well but High On A Hill gets the nod.
Desert Recluse (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) In rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Corsica (9-3) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Apr.
Dr Finley (IRE) 11-1 (8-4) Led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 5l behind Miss Starlight (8-9) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Apr.
Iron Condor 6-1 (9-4) Pulled hard, chased winner after 2f, ridden 2f out, no impression and edged left inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Cornish Beau (8-12) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Dream Spinner 11-2 (8-11) Led until 8f out, chased leader, led again over 3f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind High On A Hill (9-0) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Captain Cool (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Bebopalula (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Lis Pendens 33-1 (9-3) Half reared start, held up in rear, hung left well over 1f out, no headway, 9th of 12, 9l behind Powerful Melody (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Nurai 7-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Captain Cool (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Apr.
Rosewood Lad 16-1 (8-8) Slowly away, tracked leaders, lost place over 7f out, rallied over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Ibn Hiyyan (9-4) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr.
High On A Hill (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Close up behind leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, driven along 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr beating Dream Spinner (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
