Verdict

SIR RUMI was given a good ride to land the Great Metropolitan at Epsom 12 days ago. He’s been raised 4lb but has run well enough over this longer trip in the past to suggest he can record a quick double. Saratoga Gold made giant strides last year after winning over track and trip on his reappearance but Prince Alex hasn’t had much racing in the last two years, though was ahead of Secret Shadow at Newbury last month. Mothill is a useful hurdler unexposed on the Flat and Whimsy won twice here last summer. Wandering Rocks isn’t out of this either while the Gosdens’ Mr Inspiration is sure to attract support despite making his debut on Turf.

Formwatch

Sir Rumi (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Raced wide, led early, steadied back to be in touch, headway to grab stand side rail 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (3) sft in Apr beating Flyin' Solo (9-6) by 1l, 10 ran.

Wandering Rocks 20-1 (9-1) Wore hood to post, soon tracking leader out wide, ridden and every chance until winner quickened on over 1f out, weakened towards finish, 7th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Max Mayhem (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (2) pol in Apr.

Cardano (USA) 10-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 5th of 7, 20 3/4l behind Enfranchise (9-6) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Jun.

Secret Shadow (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 5th of 10, 25 1/2l behind Novel Legend (9-0) at Newbury 2m hcp (2) sft in Apr.

Prince Alex 12-1 (9-6) Towards rear of mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden along in third over 2f out, soon no chance with leading pair, weakened and lost third inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 18 1/2l behind Novel Legend (9-0) at Newbury 2m hcp (2) sft in Apr.

Mothill (IRE) 10-3 (11-10) Prominent in chasing group, went third pushed along after 3 out, ridden and kept on from 2 out, went second after last, no match for winner, 2nd of 8, 6 1/2l behind Spirit D'aunou (11-6) at Chepstow 2m hcp (4) gs in Apr.

Whimsy 7-1 (9-11) Led, narrowly headed 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakening when short of room on inside final 110 yards, last of 8, 4 1/4l behind Forge Valley Lad (9-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Apr.

Saratoga Gold 9-2 (9-3) Held up in 3rd, pushed along over 2f out, disputing close 2nd 2f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Tritonic (9-11) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp (2) gs in Oct.

Mr Inspiration (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Rider removed hood late, headway to track leader after 2f, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead again close home, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Apr beating Sausalito (8-10) by shd, 14 ran.