held up towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never involved
tracked leaders, headway over 3f out, ridden and effort to challenge 2f out, one pace over 1f out, no impression with front pair inside final furlong, lost 3rd final strides
chased leaders, dropped to mid-division 5f out, not clear run over 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, challenged over 2f out, lost place when ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
behind, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, never near leaders
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, headway when not clear run over 2f out, soon driven to chase leaders, went 2nd when edged left 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner
tracked leaders on outside, outpaced over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final 2f
held up in rear, not clear run and switched outside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, late headway under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on to take 3rd final strides, never nearer
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 3f out, soon chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final 2f, drew clear final furlong, ran on
Mjjack, who won a Class 4 over the course and distance last summer, showed just how much he had improved when scoring in this class at Newmarket last week. He's 6lb higher but has to be respected and holds Medieval on that latest run. Calder Prince won on fast ground here in July and returned to action with a very easy victory on Tapeta at Wolverhampton for which he's been hit with an 11lb rise. LUALIWA won with something in hand on soft going at Musselburgh and though 7lb higher he might just have another victory in him so gets the vote. Amazour has won six times including at this level at Doncaster in September and isn't without a chance in a competitive handicap.
Firmament 3-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 10l behind Kimberella (9-9) at Thirsk 7f stks (3) gs in Apr.
Mjjack (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gs in Apr beating Love Dreams (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Burnt Sugar (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 10 1/4l behind Kimberella (9-9) at Thirsk 7f stks (3) gs in Apr.
Calder Prince (IRE) 2-1fav (10-0) Raced keenly, chased leader, led 2f out, clear over 1f out, ran on well, easily, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (3) pol in Apr beating Dougan (10-0) by 6l, 7 ran.
Amazour (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, effort over 1f out, never on terms, 5th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Straight Right (9-10) at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) pol in Feb.
Lualiwa 6-1 (9-4) Made virtually all, soon joined, drew clear approaching final furlong, ran on strongly, won at Musselburgh 7f hcp (3) sft in Mar beating Set In Stone (9-4) by 3 3/4l, 10 ran.
Rene Mathis (GER) 18-1 (9-7) Outpaced in rear, never dangerous, last of 9, 17 1/4l behind Custard The Dragon (8-10) at Southwell 7f hcp (3) pol in Jan.
Get Knotted (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Speculative Bid (9-10) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Medieval (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Keen close up, ridden over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Mjjack (9-6) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Bertiewhittle 40-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 8, 8l behind Kimberella (9-9) at Thirsk 7f stks (3) gs in Apr.
Robero 25-1 (8-10) Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 19, 3 1/4l behind Speculative Bid (9-10) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Safe Voyage (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind War Department (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) pol in Jun.
