held up and behind, chased along from 3f out, never dangerous
behind, no progress from 2 1/2f out, one-paced
held up behind leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened afterwards
pressed leaders, challenged and disputed lead over 2f out, ran on one-paced from 1 1/2f out
close up until chased along, weakened 3f out, tailed off
mid-division until chased along 3f out, one-paced afterwards
held up, chased leaders 2f out, every chance 1 1/2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in rear until steady progress from 2f out, stayed on well from 1f out, took 2nd inside final furlong
held up behind, always struggling from 3f out
held up in touch, ridden over 2 1/2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out
pressed leaders until 2f out, every chance 1f out, ran on one-paced
held up behind leaders, led 2f out, ran on strongly, ridden clear
mid-division until ridden and weakened over 2f out
pressed leaders, weakened quickly over 2f out
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened
in touch, ridden along 3f out, well bhd from 2f out, tailed off
Climbing Rose (USA) gets a tentative vote in a race with many question marks. Daughter of a Derby winner, she met some good horses in both runs last year and showed enough promise to suggest she will be winning a race or two this year. On the negative side, a step up in trip would probably suit her more and the stable has only had one runner, unplaced, this year so her fitness has to be taken on trust. Treasured Guest is a superbly bred colt who makes his racecourse debut and it would be worth noting any market support for Luca Cumani's charge. Of the remainder, Ben Hanbury seems to have his horses quite well forward and it would be no surprise to see Khitaam put up a bold showing, while Zarin finished ahead of Appian Way at Doncaster and should do so again here.
