in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden, stayed on from over 1f out, never going pace to trouble leaders
chased leaders, closed 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, ran on towards finish
slowly away, always trailing, eased inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 4f out, headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
set strong gallop, headed 4f out, ridden, weakened over 2f out, eased inside final furlong
helped set strong gallop, led 4f out, ridden, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
in rear, niggled along 4f out, headway on outside over 2f out, not clear run briefly, switched left over 1f out, soon led, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
mid-division, trying to close when not clear run over 2f out, one pace after
chased front pair, pushed along over 3f out, not much room over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Escape Route continually shaped as one that would relish a step up in trip and that was confirmed when he tackled the 10 furlongs for the first time at Great Leighs recently. Although beating only a small field, he was going away in the finish while the form was not let down at Newmarket during the week when the third Rayhani ran respectably in a competitive handicap. John Gosdens' charge gets the vote. Prince Forever rates the biggest danger on the basis of his juvenile form. Well touted throughout the winter for the Lincoln, an easy surface possibly contributed to his undoing there and last time where he never got involved. The handicapper has shown him some leniency but he will need to show some more spark. Bahar Shumaal is far more exposed than most and is well held by Escape Route on their Goodwood clash last season. However, this track does suit front runners and he could go well at a price. Prominent tactics saw him run respectably in the Rosebery Stakes on his seasonal debut. Ryan Moore is an eye catching booking for last years winner Temple Place who has been lightly campaigned of late but it would be considered a surprise if he were to repeat the dose here. Escape Route is selected to land the opener.
Prince Forever (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Held up in 4th, pushed along 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, never going pace to challenge, last of 4, 4l behind Dabbers Ridge (8-8) at Warwick 7f stk (3) sft in Apr.
Escape Route (USA) 5-4fav (8-11) Chased leaders, led inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr beating Luberon (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 5 ran.
Temple Place (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Raced far side, always behind, last of 21, well behind Smokey Oakey (8-9) at Doncaster 1m hcap (2) gs in Mar.
Vainglory (USA) 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 16, 17l behind Jalil (9-4) at Nad Al Sheba 1m 2f hcp gf in Feb.
Philanthropy 33-1 (9-9) In touch, carried left over 5f out, soon lost place, weakened and eased over 2f out, last of 9, well behind Highland Legacy (9-7) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
Bahar Shumaal (IRE) 10-1 (8-2) Led, pushed clear 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Jamboretta (8-6) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
Mull of Dubai 25-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, one pace final 2f, 7th of 16, 13l behind Cabinet (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Apr.
Hoh Wotanite 7-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 7l behind Curzon Prince (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Apr.
Ella Woodcock (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Went left start, held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression, 13th of 15, 18l behind Proponent (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf.
