pressed leader throughout, every chance 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost 2nd post
made all, pressed throughout, ran on well under pressure, all out
chased leaders, edged left over 3f out, no extra and weakend final furlong
chased leaders to 2f out, soon beaten
slowly into stride, behind, not clear run over 1f out, to inside final furlong, ran on nearest finished
prominent, effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, one pace
hampered towards rear, well over 3f out, never dangerous afterwards
slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
chased leaders to over 1f out, not quicken under pressure, one pace final furlong
behind and hampered in rear over 3f out, not recover
chased leaders, not quicken over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to take 2nd post
dwelt, soon chasing leaders, effort 2f out, no extra and weakened final furlong
chased leaders, bumped over 3f out, soon behind
behind and soon ridden, never dangerous
always in rear
stayed on outer for 2f, weakened quickly half way
switched right after 1f and ridden to chase leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, bumped over 3f out and lost place, stayed on again final furlong, never nearer
prominent 2 furlongs, hung left over 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, never nearer
Caribbean Coral is only 2lbs higher than when landing this event 12 months ago but does not come into this year's renewal in the same form and preference in an ultra-competitive contest is for Fast Heart, who gets the vote ahead of Fruit Of Glory. The last mentioned has a 4lb penalty to carry for his win at Ripon last time, which leaves the John Jenkins-trained mare with more to do. The evergreen 11-year-old Bishops Court and Atlantic Viking have good records here but recent form makes either of them hard to back and of more interest may be Dragon Flyer. Mick Quinn's mare looked a shade unlucky at Musselburgh last time and has slipped to an attractive mark. She has to be respected but this is a really competitive contest and the selection is just preferred. David Nicholls is, not surprisingly well represented and of his runners Fire Up The Band and Peace Offering look to have the most solid claims. The vote though goes to Brian Meehan's Fast Heart, who suggested at Haydock last time, behind another of today's rivals Corridor Creeper, that his turn may not be far away and off what looks to be a favourable mark he is the choice.
Corridor Creeper (FR) 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong and soon outpaced, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Boogie Street (9-3) at Goodwood 5f lst stk (1) gd in May.
Fire Up The Band 13-2 (9-12) Raced keenly, made most to over 2f out, weakened and eased when no chance over 1f out, last of 5, 26l behind Vanderlin (9-10) at Goodwood 7f stk (4) gs in May.
Fast Heart 5-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden halfway, headway well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 9, hd behind Corridor Creeper (9-6) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
Cape Royal 20-1 (9-10) Prominent, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 10th of 17, 4l behind Bond Boy (8-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Fruit of Glory 12-1 (9-8) Held up behind leaders, switched right over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gf in May beating Valjarv (9-3) by 1l, 11 ran.
Texas Gold 6-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden and no impression when not much room over 1f out, weakened, 13th of 19, 9l behind Eisteddfod (9-7) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Bishops Court 10-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 2l behind Corridor Creeper (9-6) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gf in May.
Caribbean Coral 10-1 (8-13) Towards rear, keeping on when edged left inside final furlong, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 6l behind Fire Up The Band (9-0) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gs in May.
Colonel Cotton (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Raced towards stands' side, in rear, behind final 2f, 10th of 14, 8l behind Royal Millennium (9-2) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 (A1) sft in Oct.
Hidden Dragon (USA) 12-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 1f out, edged left and no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 5l behind Fire Up The Band (9-0) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gs in May.
Peace Offering (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 1l behind Bond Boy (8-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Atlantic Viking (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 16th of 17, 7l behind Bond Boy (8-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Bond City (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Steadied start, behind, ridden and headway when edged left from over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 6th of 7, 9l behind Camacho (8-11) at Haydock 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Dragon Flyer (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, effort and not much room inside final furlong, switched to right and kept on, 8th of 17, 2l behind Bond Boy (8-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Safari Sunset (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Took keen hold early, held up in rear, staying on when hampered and snatched up final 75 yards, 5th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Whistler (8-10) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gs in May.
Polish Emperor (USA) 7-2fav (8-9) In touch, ridden halfway soon beaten, 9th of 10, 6l behind Whistler (8-10) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gs in May.
Loyal Tycoon (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up, headway 2f out, effort over 1f, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind Cape St Vincent (8-7) at Bath 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Treasure Cay 4-1jt-fav (9-5) In touch, pushed along halfway, headway to chase winner inside final 2f, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Red Sovereign (8-8) at Brighton 5f hcp (4) frm in May.
Plateau 16-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened and eased approaching final furlong, last of 17, 16l behind Bond Boy (8-4) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Zarzu 20-1 (9-10) Behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1l behind Harrison's Flyer (9-9) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
