slowly away, held up in last pair, some late headway, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
tracked leader, challenged 3f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well, driven out
led, joined 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
in touch on outside, headway to 3rd over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost 3rd last strides
held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, soon edging left, stayed on strongly under pressure inside final furlong, went 3rd last strides
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, plugged on one pace inside final furlong
started very slowly, always towards rear
slowly into stride, always in rear
chased leaders on inside, losing place when hampered on rails approaching final 4f, weakened 3f out
held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on to 2nd final 150 yards, unable to reach winner
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on same inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along 5f out, soon lost place
held up in mid division, headway towards outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
in touch on outside, headway halfway, chased leaders over 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
Amanda Perrett has won this twice in the past five years and LIFE AND SOUL looks as though he's been primed for number three. A winner at Ascot from just 2lb lower in September, he made a pleasing comeback when attracting support at Newmarket and that will have done him the world of good. Zuider Zee is a typical John Gosden improver who was unfortunate not to finish a lot closer at Ascot on his comeback as he was impeded at a crucial stage. Berling, who looked like winning that event until swerving badly, would be a big threat to all if Eddie Ahern can keep him on the straight and narrow. Both can go close while Bourne, another lightly-raced and improving type, could still prove to be well handicapped despite being 6lb higher than when scoring at Haydock. Aurorian stays further and a strong gallop will play to his strengths.
Blizzard Blues (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Held up in 5th, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 27l behind Fictional Account (8-12) at Ascot 2m Listed stks (1) gs in Sep.
Yorgunnabelucky (USA) 33-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May beating Tactician (9-3) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Fox Hunt (IRE) 7-2fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Red Cadeaux (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 4f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in May.
Plaisterer 22-1 (9-7) Led early, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, clear 1f out, easily, won at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May beating Kitty Wells (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Life And Soul (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Keen mid-division, headway over 2f out, edged right and chased leading pair, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Times Up (9-10) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Zuider Zee (GER) 8-1 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, staying on when badly hampered over 1f out, stayed on again inside final furlong but not recover, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Rock A Doodle Doo (9-3) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Coin of The Realm (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Dwelt in rear, not troubled leaders, 9th of 12, 28l behind Times Up (9-10) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Press The Button (GER) 20-1 (9-1) With leader, led over 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 8l behind Red Cadeaux (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr '10.
Chilly Filly (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) In touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 16, 10l behind Tepmokea (9-1) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Bourne 8-11fav (9-5) Held up in touch, driven and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven clear, won at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May beating Onyx Of Arabia (8-7) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Berling (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear headway on outside over 1f out, ridden to challenge when veered sharply left to opposite side of course inside final furlong, not recover, 6th of 12, 5l behind Rock A Doodle Doo (9-3) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Aurorian (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Momkinzain (8-7) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) fm in May.
The Galloping Shoe 25-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway when not much room over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, just held for 2nd place, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Line Of Duty (9-7) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Ramona Chase 16-1 (8-12) Dwelt in rear, never a factor, 7th of 12, 11l behind Vita Nova (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Double Handful (GER) 7-1 (8-11) 7th of 8, 11l behind Lungwa (8-8) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 1f 3yo lst stk gs in Oct '09.
