tracked leaders, pushed along and unable to quicken over 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, weakened final furlong, eased towards finish
raced keenly, made all on near side rail, clear when shaken up inside final furlong, ran on well, unchallenged
held up in last pair, headway when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, 3rd and ran on inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, never nearer
chased leaders, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, never involved
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up and behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
held up towards rear of mid-division, weakened over 2f out, never involved
chased leaders, ridden in 2nd inside final furlong, kept on to hold that placing, no chance with winner
chased winner, well held when no extra and lost 2 places inside final furlong
held up towards rear in centre, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, headway chasing leaders halfway, weakened 2f out
steadied start, raced keenly, held up towards rear, effort in centre 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced in centre, chased leaders, weakened final furlong
prominent on outer of centre group, ridden inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
NonRunner
Normandy Barriere had a run under his belt before winning last year’s renewal though is re-united with William Buick today and can race off the same mark. DREAMFIELD won both starts as a two-year-old but missed the whole of last year. A string of entries in group-class sprints suggests he’s lost none of his ability and the Godolphin colt may prove good enough on his return. Mullionheir was last seen at the track scoring over course and distance in September while Waqaas signed of last year with a placed effort here and Aces debuts for new connections having won three times in France. Dougan has the more recent form with a victory at Bath and Danielsflyer ran well in a tough sprint at Ripon last month while Sparkalot and Volatile have been in good form on the all-weather.
Normandy Barriere (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Bertiewhittle (9-2) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Dreamfield 2-5fav (9-2) Keen, led after 1f, ridden and pressed from over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, driven out, won at Newmarket 7f stks (2) gs in Oct beating Top Score (9-2) by shd, 5 ran.
Miracle of Medinah 25-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, never on terms, 11th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Gulliver (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (2) pol in Nov.
Dougan 9-2 (9-11) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Bath 6f hcp (4) gd in Apr beating The Daley Express (9-10) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Danielsflyer (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Gin In The Inn (8-2) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Hakam (USA) 11-4fav (9-6) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Tropics (9-5) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (3) pol in Jan.
Raucous 7-2 (9-4) Dwelt towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Zac Brown (8-11) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (3) pol in Apr.
Waqaas 50-1 (8-6) Raced far side until groups merged over 3f out, towards rear, pushed along and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Nobly Born (8-12) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Silent Echo 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, switched right 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Take The Helm (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp (2) pol in Mar.
Volatile 10-3 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Hammer Gun (9-8) at Southwell 7f hcp (3) pol in Mar.
Aces (IRE) (9-2) 3rd of 5, 4l behind Cheikeljack (8-13) at Maisons-Laffitte 6f stks sft in Sep.
Highland Acclaim (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, no impression, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Human Nature (9-7) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Mont Kiara (FR) 16-1 (8-8) Slowly away, always towards rear, last of 15, 17 1/2l behind Aeolus (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Lightning Charlie 6-1 (9-3) Keen early raced wide close up, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Silent Attack (9-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp (3) pol in Apr.
Mullionheir 5-1 (9-3) Held up behind, switched towards centre and headway 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Ascot 6f hcp (4) sft in Sep beating Alaadel (9-3) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Quench Dolly 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 15, 3 3/4l behind Mrs Gallagher (8-6) at Bath 5f lst fll stks (1) gd in Apr.
Sparkalot 15-8fav (8-8) In touch in rear, ridden 2f out, driven and headway inside final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Tomily (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp (2) pol in Mar.
