held up in touch, led approaching final furlong, soon ridden, headed post
chased leaders, lost action over 2f out, vitually pulled up
prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway and chased leaders over 1f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong
held up in touch on outside, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
soon led, headed over 4f out, led again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied and ran on to lead post
held up, not clear over 2f out, soon switched left, switched right and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly
prominent, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, keen hold, ridden to challenge over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 2f out, soon one pace
held up in touch, stumbled over 1f out, switched right and effort approaching final furlong, stayed on
prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on well
very slowly away, behind and outpaced
Nonrunner
A big field for this opener and naturally it has a competitive look, with Pinpoint, Charlie Cool, Emerald Bay, Royal Oath and Prince Of Light under the microscope and we will side with Pinpoint to hit the spot. Walter Swinburn's charge was ready first time at Newbury where he beat Royal Oath into second over a mile. This step up in trip should be in his favour and although he is 3lb worse off with that rival he looks good enough to confirm the form. Charlie Cool is a consistent sort but keeps going up in the weights as a result and although trip and ground will suit he may again have to settle for the frame. Emerald Bay was Musselburgh winner last time out but has never won beyond a mile so has to prove that he gets this extra furlong, while Prince Of Light was a shade unlucky at Leopardstown last time and is very much respected with the benefit of that outing. He has plenty of weight and may have to give best to our suggestion, Pinpoint.
Pinpoint (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gf in Apr beating Royal Oath (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 23 ran.
Charlie Cool 5-2fav (8-13) Led for 1f, tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Imperial Star (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f lst stk (1) pol in Apr.
Prince of Light (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Close 2nd, ridden straight, weakening when hampered 1f out, no extra, 7th of 8, 5l behind Danak (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m lst stk (1) gf in Apr.
Dansili Dancer 5-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, driven and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 10, 5l behind Imperial Star (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f lst stk (1) pol in Apr.
Royal Oath (USA) 9-1 (9-1) Prominent, effort and led briefly over 1f out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 23, 1 1/2l behind Pinpoint (9-8) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Rocamadour 25-1 (9-6) Chased leaders to 2f out, soon beaten, 18th of 23, 10l behind Pinpoint (9-8) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Ace of Hearts 25-1 (9-5) In rear until some late headway, 13th of 23, 6l behind Pinpoint (9-8) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Yarqus 9-2 (9-1) Always behind, ridden and struggling 3f out, 7th of 8, 17l behind Capable Guest (8-7) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
Supaseus 6-1fav (8-11) Raced stand side, chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 15, 31l behind Arm Candy (8-5) at Newmarket 1m hcap (2) sft in Oct.
Night Crescendo (USA) 15-2fav (8-13) In touch to 2f out, soon beaten, 20th of 23, 12l behind Pinpoint (9-8) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Persian Express (USA) 11-4fav (8-12) Tracked leaders on outside, pushed along halfway, hard ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 9l behind Expensive (8-12) at Kempton 1m lst fll stk (1) pol in Apr.
Emerald Bay (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Led for 3f, chased leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on well, won at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr beating Frank Crow (8-6) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Langford 25-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 6l behind Blue Bajan (9-5) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Apr.
Fortunate Isle (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Ridden over 3f out, always behind, 9th of 10, 6l behind Heathyards Pride (8-0) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Instructor 16-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, chased winner after, no impression when lost 2nd, near finish, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Red Gala (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Blacktoft (USA) 25-1 (8-6) Dwelt, pulled hard, steadied in rear, headway on outside 3f out, driven to chase winner inside final 2f, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Woolfall Blue (8-10) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Chantaco (USA) 11-4 (9-0) Held up, effort over 3f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Hattan (9-7) at Ripon 1m 2f stk (3) gf in Apr.
Vacation (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Held up, ridden 3f out, never nearer, 5th of 8, 10l behind Future's Dream (8-13) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Apr.
