raced near side, held up, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced centre, held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
race far side, chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ridden to lead that group inside final furlong, ran on but not pace of leading trio in centre
raced far side, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
raced far side, held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
raced centre, held up in rear, never involved
raced near side, slowly into stride, held up, switched left and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong but not pace of principals in centre
led near side group until 2f out, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced near side, held up in rear, switched right to centre group 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
raced far side, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong but not pace of principals in centre
raced near side, held up, never involved
raced far side, prominent, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace of leaders in centre
raced far side, chased leaders, kept on same pace inside final furlong, not pace of leaders in centre
raced far side, held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd in group towards finish but not pace of leaders in centre
raced near side, chased leaders, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
raced near side, held up, headway and switched right over 1f out, never reached leaders, no extra inside final furlong, eased when no chance
raced near side, chased leaders, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, soon led, ran on gamely
raced far side, chased group leader, led group over 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on but not pace of principals in centre, lost 2nd in group close home
raced near side, chased leader, led group inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd
raced far side, led group until 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, chased leaders, every chance 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced centre, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
raced far side, held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and beaten over 1f out
raced far side, in touch in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong but not pace of principals in centre
raced centre, held up in mid-division, some headway between horses over 1f out, weakened final furlong
NonRunner
Last year’s winner Interception is back for more though she hasn’t won since and is 5lb higher today. The progressive BRANDO went close on ground faster than ideal over 5f at York last time but won over today’s trip in soft going last term. Kevin Ryan’s charge should be thereabouts with any further improvement. Spring Loaded has won his last four starts on the all-weather and also scored at Windsor the last time he raced on Turf. He’s preferred to Outback Traveller, who has not won for some time now and his last three wins have been over 7f, but stablemate Toofi could go well on his length defeat in last year’s Ayr Gold Cup when just behind third-placed Ninjago. The latter has a recent run under his belt while George Dryden went close at Ripon on his reappearance. Flash Fire beat Mutawathea over 7f here to land the Victoria Cup last month with Buckstay third but Aidan O’Brien’s The Happy Prince has not won for over a year now. Stablemates Tupi and Coulsty have been competing in pattern company and are both fitted with blinkers for the first time while Absolutely So was well beaten in this last year off a lower mark. The reserves Mr Lupton and Huntsmans Close are others with claims if taking part.
Tupi (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd over 4f out until inside final 2f, weakening when slightly hampered over 1f out, 6th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Home Of The Brave (9-0) at Haydock 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May.
Coulsty (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left from 2f out, stayed on same pace, no impression, 4th of 7, 5l behind So Beloved (9-7) at Haydock 7f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Absolutely So (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, shaken up 2f out, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, well beaten final furlong, 5th of 7, 7 1/4l behind So Beloved (9-7) at Haydock 7f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Buckstay (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Switched left start, held up well in rear, headway and hung right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went never nearer 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 26, 1l behind Flash Fire (9-6) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Flash Fire (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May beating Mutawathea (9-1) by 3/4l, 26 ran.
Interception (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Held up, pushed along and headway over 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on, unable to challenge, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Jane's Memory (9-3) at Haydock 6f lst fll stks (1) gs in May.
Burnt Sugar (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Don't Touch (9-5) at Salisbury 6f lst stks (1) gd in Jun.
Poyle Vinnie 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind The Tin Man (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Stepper Point 50-1 (9-6) Led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Magical Memory (9-6) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gs in Apr.
Toofi (FR) 9-1 (9-7) Behind, not much room 2f out, never on terms, 11th of 17, 6 1/4l behind Duke Of Firenze (8-8) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
Humidor (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Started slowly, towards rear, ridden on outside over 1f out, never threatened, 13th of 17, 6 3/4l behind Caspian Prince (9-6) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Salateen 5-1 (9-11) Led, headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Jallota (9-9) at York 7f hcp stks (2) gd in May.
Ninjago 16-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, no extra, 4th of 15, 3/4l behind Harry Hurricane (9-3) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Mutawathea 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, chased winner, kept on, 2nd of 26, 3/4l behind Flash Fire (9-6) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Dinkum Diamond (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Held up in last trio, headway and switched right over 2f out, modest 5th final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Home Of The Brave (9-0) at Haydock 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May.
Jack Dexter 50-1 (9-8) Always behind, last of 12, 12 3/4l behind Magical Memory (9-8) at York 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May.
Boom The Groom (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outside, challenging and every chance when carried badly left over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Caspian Prince (9-6) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
The Happy Prince (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Anamba (8-9) at Naas 7f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Brando 11-2fav (9-1) Slowly away, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Duke Of Firenze (8-8) at York 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
Outback Traveller (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, challenged going well 2f out, soon slight lead, ridden over 1f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 26, 6 1/2l behind Flash Fire (9-6) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Shared Equity 6-1cfav (9-7) Made most, ridden over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Blaine (8-8) at Epsom 6f hcp stks (2) gs in Jun.
Glen Moss (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd place towards finish, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Jallota (9-9) at York 7f hcp stks (2) gd in May.
Ashpan Sam 12-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 17, 12l behind Blaine (8-8) at Epsom 6f hcp stks (2) gs in Jun.
Majestic Moon (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Led main group until ridden inside final 2f, chased leaders, weakened well inside final furlong, 9th of 26, 4 1/4l behind Flash Fire (9-6) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Spring Loaded (IRE) 13-8fav (9-5) Held up in touch, headway entering final 2f, effort between horses inside final furlong, quickened to lead towards finish, ran on, readily, won at Kempton 6f hcp (2) pol in Mar beating Plucky Dip (8-4) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
B Fifty Two (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, went 4th well inside final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 13, 2l behind Clear Spring (9-4) at Newbury 6f hcp (2) gs in May.
Accession (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 26, 7 1/4l behind Flash Fire (9-6) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Huntsmans Close 7-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders on rail, challenging and every chance when carried badly right from over 1f out and ended on far rail, still every chance inside final furlong, 3rd and held towards finish, 3rd of 7, at Goodwood 6f hcp stks (2) gd in May.
George Dryden (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Dwelt, behind, never dangerous, 12th of 18, 7l behind See The Sun (8-5) at York 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
