mid-division, headway on outside when not fluent 3rd, weakened under pressure before 5th
held up, towards rear, headway on inside 5th, hampered and led last, edged right flat, driven and well in command towards finish
mid-division, not fluent, mistake and lost place 3rd, headway after 4th, ridden approaching 3 out, weakened before 2 out
in touch, raced keenly, 4th and beaten after 3 out, not fluent last
pulled hard, soon tracking leader, lost 2nd before 3rd, weakened approaching 5th, tailed off
tracked leaders, went 2nd approaching 3rd until before 5th, soon ridden, weakened approaching 3 out
in rear, losing touch when mistake 5th, bad blunder 3 out, ran out 2 out
tracked leaders, went 2nd approaching 5th, led 3 out, cocked jaw, tried to run out and headed last, switched left flat, no extra
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, weakened approaching 2 out
held up towards rear, not fluent 5th, headway approaching 3 out, already weakened when blundered badly 2 out
led, jumped right, headed 3 out, still every chance 2 out, weakened flat
always in rear, lost touch approaching 5th
Nonrunner
SERAPHIM KNIGHT may help to provide trainer Nicky Henderson with some cheer by landing the opener from Grasscutter and King Cannavaro. The selection reappears after an eight month absence, but is likely to be fit to do himself justice after three promising bumper runs last season. He is untried on fast ground, so has that to prove, but it is likely that he will end up somewhat better than this and Tony McCoy can steer him home in front. Grasscutter has plenty more experience but is proving expensive to follow. He has finished second six times from nine starts, stays further, acts on the ground, and on the face of it has plenty going for him except the lack of a turn of foot. King Cannavaro should be better for a recent Hereford pipe opener and Evan Williams will be hoping that he shows plenty more today on just his second start for the trainer. Danetime Panther is fit from the flat and from a yard firing on all cylinders. He stays and acts on the ground, so he is respected. Former John Gosden-trained World Time makes his hurdling debut here for Tim Vaughan and a market check is very much advised for a guide to his chance, but preference is for Seraphim Knight.
Crystal Crown (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Took keen hold, left in lead 1st, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 14, 23l behind Viva Colonia (10-9) at Fontwell 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in May.
Danetime Panther (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Towards rear, headway 5th, ridden and weakened 3 out, 5th of 11, 33l behind Aachen (11-3) at Taunton 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) hvy in Feb.
Ghufa (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, headway 5th, soon prominent, weakened 2 out, 8th of 14, 23l behind Turf War (11-5) at Ffos Las 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Grasscutter (IRE) 10-11fav (10-12) In touch, headway to chase winner 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace flat, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Breeze Out (11-12) at Sedgefield 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Mr Rev 66-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 6th of 16, 20l behind Garafena (10-7) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Seraphim Knight (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Towards rear on outside, headway 8f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, one pace when headed over 1f out, 2nd of 16, 9l behind Cross Kennon (11-2) at Ludlow 2m mdn NH flat (4) gs in Nov.
Admiral Troy 50-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened well over 2f out, 8th of 9, 9l behind Days Of Pleasure (8-12) at Southwell 7f mdn auc stks (6) fbs in Mar '08 (flat).
Civil Servant 2-1fav (10-11) Mid-division, jumped left and slowly 3rd, soon pushed along, reminders next, headway approaching 3 out, jumped left 2 out, stayed on to take 2nd last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Garafena (10-7) at Hereford 2m 1f mdn hdl (4) gf in Jun.
Just Victor 33-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, raced keenly, 3rd when blundered 6th, weakened after 3 out, jumped left 2 out, 4th of 9, 24l behind Classic Swain (11-5) at Stratford 2m nh nov hdl (3) gd in Jun.
World Time 7-1 (9-2) Slowly away, held up last, driven on outside over 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 7, 7l behind Red Merlin (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Oct (flat).
Commons Glory (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, 13th 3 out, kept on same pace, 8th of 20, 26l behind Dual Gales (11-12) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) gd in Jun.
Valart 100-1 (10-2) Led, clear after 2nd, headed when fell 3 out, in a race won by Pilgrims Lane (11-2) at Fontwell 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun, 12 ran.
King Cannavaro (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, not fluent 3rd, driven 5th, weakened 3 out, 10th of 17, 12l behind Elaala (11-0) at Hereford 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gf in Jun.
Princely Hero (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 10, 3l behind Desert Dreamer (8-5) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May (flat).
