led when in view briefly after start, about 10 length 2nd when in view 3f out, 4th and beaten when in view inside final furlong
close 2nd when in view briefly after start, about 10 lengths ahead when in view 3f out, reduced lead when in view inside final furlong, soon headed and held
slowly away and in rear when in view briefly soon after, still rear when in view 3f out and inside final furlong
chased leaders on outside when in view briefly after start, disputing 4th when in view 3f out, challenging when in view inside final furlong, soon led, readily
chased leaders on inside when in view briefly after start, disputing 4th when in view 3f out, 6th and beaten when in view inside final furlong
chasing leaders when in view briefly after start, 3rd and ridden when in view 3f out, one pace and held when in view inside final furlong
held up towards rear when in view briefly after start, still there when in view 3f out, 3rd and closing when in view inside final furlong, edged left and held towards finish
Nonrunner
CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS carries a 6lb penalty for an easy all-the-way victory over 1m2f on fast ground at Haydock a week ago but he's been raised 10lb and with Jenny Powell's claim taken into account is effectively 9lb better in so has to be the selection. King Oswald also gained a comfortable victory on quick going at Yarmouth last week and is penalised so he has to be of interest as he was well supported and very impressive. Mister Musicmaster is yet another easy winner attempting a double after scoring here last month from Hot Mustard while Mokhalad has improved with each run in maidens and could be well treated for his handicap debut. Stormbound is only moderate but has still managed to win six races.
Captain Courageous (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Made all, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, kept on strongly, won at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in May beating Therthaar (9-7) by 6l, 10 ran.
British Embassy (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Took keen hold, raced wide in mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders halfway, weakened 2f out, 10th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Noble Peace (9-3) at Goodwood 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Peak Storm 28-1 (9-6) In rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor, last of 8, 4 3/4l behind Frank Bridge (8-13) at Leicester 1m hcp (4) gd in May.
Mister Musicmaster 5-1 (8-13) In rear, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Bath 1m hcp (5) fm in May beating Hot Mustard (9-2) by 4l, 5 ran.
Saint Helena (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up last, headway 2f out, 4th and one pace when edged left over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 6, 2 1/4l behind Berkeley Vale (9-5) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (5) sft in May.
Hot Mustard 4-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, went 2nd when ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with winner, lost 2 places towards finish, 4th of 10, 3l behind Mamnoon (8-10) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) fm in May.
King Oswald (USA) 4-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Yarmouth 1m hcp (5) gf in May beating Be Royale (9-1) by 4l, 7 ran.
Mokhalad 5-4 (10-0) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders on outside, edged left from 2f out, soon ridden, hung left and went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, eased close home, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Armandihan (9-2) at Catterick 7f mdn stks (5) gf in May.
Stormbound (IRE) 13-8fav (9-4) Tracked leading pair, 2nd approaching halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, outbattled final 100 yards, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Shifting Star (8-13) at Brighton 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
