with leaders, led narrowly over 2f out, edged left from over 1f out, driven and headed well inside final furlong, unable to quicken
bumped slightly start, held up in last trio, switched left and headway over 2f out, no impression and eased inside final furlong
led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
went slighly left and bumped rival start, held up behind leaders, raced keenly, challenged over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
bumped start, held up in last trio, switched left over 2f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, held by winner towards finish
took keen hold, led after 1f, headed narrowly over 2f out, edged left from over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders, not clear run and switched left over 1f, soon ridden, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
held up in last trio, outpaced on stands rail 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
Nonrunner
David Nicholls has made a good start to the season and his runner here, Tax Free, is more than capable of taking a hand in the finish but he was very disappointing when last of 13 at Doncaster on his reappearance in March and now looks best watched in a race taken to go to LUCKY GENERAL, who gets the verdict ahead of Swiss Diva. David Elsworth's filly has shown great consistency throughout her career and she has to be respected having shown progressive form last term. El Cambio was well held in his first two starts for Mahmood Al Zarooni in Dubai but represents a yard that is in good form, however, of more interest may be Richard Hannon's Lucky General. The son of Hawk Wing was good value for his win in the Goffs Million Sprint at The Curragh on his final start last term and he should come on for his reappearance in the Craven but needs to if he is to get the better of Triple Aspect. The William Haggas-trained colt was narrowly beaten by Royal Rock in a big field Group 3 race at Ascot on his most recent start in October and a reproduction of that form will make him tough to beat.
Edge Closer 66-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, no impression, 8th of 12, 4l behind Prime Defender (9-7) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd.
El Cambio (AUS) 11-4 (9-1) 11th of 12, 15l behind Judd Street (9-1) at Meydan(UAE) 6f cond Stakes gf in Mar.
Enderby Spirit (GR) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Markab (9-0) at Thirsk 6f stks (2) gf in Apr.
Fitz Flyer (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened final furlong, last of 7, 7l behind Markab (9-0) at Thirsk 6f stks (2) gf in Apr.
Sir Gerry (USA) 16-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on same pace from 1 1/2 out, 8th of 15, 11l behind Rain Delayed (9-7) at Cork 6f Listed stks gf in Apr.
Tax Free (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Chased winner, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 13, 25l behind Inxile (9-5) at Doncaster 6f Listed stks (1) sft in Mar.
Triple Aspect (IRE) 11-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, hard ridden, headed well inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 20, hd behind Royal Rock (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.
Lucky General (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 9l behind Elusive Pimpernel (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr.
Swiss Diva 15-2 (8-6) Held in touch, effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, nk behind Palace Moon (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Listed stks (1) gd in Aug.
