led and took keen hold, headed over 6f out, chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, just held on
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, switched left and one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
led over 6f out, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
slowly into stride, held up and behind, headway over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
always towards rear
in touch, ridden to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on
Band gets the confident vote in the finale with Cantarna and Fulvio rating the main dangers. The selection finished in mid-division behind Fossgate last time out. This looks easier and with the drop in trip in his favour and from a good draw he will be hard to beat. Cantarna rates the main danger as he looks well in on his best form but all his best efforts have come on soft ground and it is hard to know if he will act on this surface. Fulvio was a fair third behind Joshua's Gold last time and with the step up in trip sure to suit he will not be far away. Sol Rojo has conditions to suit and could go well at a price but he looks weighted up to his best. Of the remainder, Emperor's Well is best when allowed to dominate and as that does not look likely here he looks worth taking on and with this in mind for the winner we return to Band who looks to have plenty in his favour.
Emperor's Well 40-1 (11-0) Stumbled start, in touch until weakened from 3f out, 16th of 17, 13l behind Adobe (10-10) at Warwick 1m amt hcp (6) gf.
Sol Rojo 7-1 (10-13) Held up mid-division, ridden and no headway 2f out, weakened, 8th of 17, 8l behind Adobe (10-10) at Warwick 1m amt hcp (6) gf.
Bridegroom 10-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, 15th of 16, 30l behind Sol Rojo (8-6) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Cantarna (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Soon prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 11, 8l behind Dark Charm (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in May.
Shannon Arms (USA) 14-1 (11-4) Led until headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 17, 8l behind Adobe (10-10) at Warwick 1m amt hcp (6) gf.
Fulvio (USA) 12-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened towards finish, 3rd of 12, 4l behind Joshua's Gold (9-6) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Band 14-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 6l behind Fossgate (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Buscador (USA) 25-1 (9-2) Led after 1f, headed over 5f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Lake Wakatipu (9-4) at Chester 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
