dwelt, towards rear, never dangerous
held up, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on final furlong
always in rear
prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
prominent, ridden along over 2f out, had every chance approaching final furlong, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden along over 2f out, headway when not much room over 1f out, switched right and stayed on final furlong
held up, smooth headway on outer 2f out, led entering final furlong, ridden out
tracked leader, ridden along over 2f out, led 2f out, headed entering final furlong, driven and kept on same pace
led, headed 2f out, soon beaten
held up, headway on inner over 3f out, effort over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
Nonrunner
Jewelled Dagger, Fragrancy and First Buddy are the shortlisted trio here, with Fragrancy taken to continue Michael Jarvis' fine run of form. Four time winner Jewelled Dagger has finished second in both his starts to date, having turned in solid efforts. He is a consistent type but the handicapper may have his measure and he is taken on with this contest looking tougher. Three time Flat winner First Buddy has looked an improved performer on the level so far this year, with two wins to his credit, after a successful hurdling campaign. He is 12 pounds higher here though than when last successful and he too is taken on. Fragrancy has three wins to her credit, including a win here at the end of last season. She shaped well on her re-appearance in a hot Ascot handicap, keeping on well in third. Unlike some of her rivals she looks well treated, running off the same mark here. Fragrancy can win this prestigious and valuable prize with Philip Robinson on board.
Smart Enough 6-1 (9-7) Raced keenly, soon led, ridden well over 1f out, headed when faded inside final furlong, last of 6, 3 1/2l behind Dark Islander (9-3) at Lingfield 7f stk (3) pol.
Docofthebay (IRE) 5-2 (9-4) Held up in rear, kept on final 2f, 4th of 5, 2l behind Charlie Farnsbarns (9-4) at York 1m 1f stk (3) gf.
Grand Passion (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Kandidate (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f lst stk (1) pol in Mar.
Re Barolo (IRE) 2-1 (9-6) Hampered start, tracked leader, ridden and effort over 1f out, soon led, ran on, won at Great Leighs 1m 2f stk (3) pol in Apr beating Troubadour (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 3 ran.
Monte Alto (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, soon hung right and kept on, 6th of 34, 4l behind Pipedreamer (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf in Oct.
Snoqualmie Boy 10-3 (9-4) Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 6l behind Escape Route (8-11) at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
First Buddy 4-9fav (9-10) Made all, drew clear from over 1f out, readily, won at Musselburgh 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gs beating Moheebb (9-0) by 6l, 9 ran.
Smart Instinct (USA) 17-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Folk Opera (9-4) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Capable Guest (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, last of 12, 17l behind Folk Opera (9-4) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Fragrancy (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, not pace of winner inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Baharah (9-10) at Ascot 1m fll hcp (2) gf.
Jewelled Dagger (IRE) 11-4 (8-11) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Laa Rayb (9-4) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Yarqus 5-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 6l behind Russki (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Fort Churchill (IRE) 100-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, keen, always in rear, 26th of 34, 21l behind Pipedreamer (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf in Oct.
Rio Riva 7-1 (9-3) In touch, driven over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 14l behind Extraterrestrial (8-5) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Heaven Knows 8-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 15, 12l behind Proponent (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf.
