took keen hold to lead, ridden along and headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up behind leaders, headway over 1f out, had every chance entering final furlong, kept on to go 2nd close home
held up in rear, headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, staying on until headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
held up, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, driven and one pace final furlong
towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden along over 2f out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
Lacework is a progressive type and can follow up a recent success, King Charles and Packers Hill could be the main rivals. The selection improved on his seasonal return to comfortably beat Colchium in a hot handicap at Goodwood. He was going away in the closing stages so should be suited by this extra couple of furlongs and looks the one to beat. King Charles ended last season with a hard fought victory at Newmarket. He will come on for his recent return but may need to drop a couple of pounds before winning again. Packers Hill easily landed a class five handicap last time. This could prove more taxing but he should still play a major role. Plane Painter could be the pick of the two Mark Johnston runners, but Lacework looks on the upgrade and should make it back to back victories.
Salaasa (USA) 13-2 (9-3) Led until headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 11l behind Silkwood (8-11) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
King Charles 4-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, driven and stayed on one pace final 2f, 4th of 6, 8l behind Serengeti (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Lacework 7-2fav (8-12) 8th on inside and pushed along halfway, chasing leaders over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd beating Colchium (8-7) by 2l, 12 ran.
Plane Painter (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Led, soon headed, ridden, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 3l behind dhtrs Emerald Wilderness (8-13) & Guiseppe Verdi (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Packers Hill (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Mid-division, switched left and headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, driven out, readily, won at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Judge Neptune (8-9) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Arena's Dream (USA) 2-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong and went 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Gold Hush (8-8) at Thirsk 1m mdn stk (5) gf.
Deadline (UAE) 33-1 (8-6) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 15, 14l behind Docofthebay (8-11) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Akiyama (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Marvo (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (5) gs in Oct.
Golden Dagger (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 9l behind Zaham (8-11) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Greek Envoy 33-1 (9-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, kept on, never able to challenge, 7th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Ladies Best (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp 0-95 (4) gs in Oct.
