tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon no chance with winner, faded towards finish
raced keenly behind leaders, led on bit over 1f out, soon clear, impressive
tracked leader, slightly outpaced over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish
led until 3f out, soon beaten
slowly away, behind, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and steady progress 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
Nonrunner
Zaham, Duncan and Charlie Farnsbarns are the shortlisted trio in this classy opener, with ZAHAM fancied to collect . Only once out of the frame in 12 starts, Zaham has won at this level but has not been seen since finishing runner-up at Newbury a year ago in the Group 3 John Porter stakes. He has been recovering from a fracture, but his trainer is adept at preparing his runners well after an absence and has an excellent record at the track, while Zaham himself has also won here. Pontefract maiden winner Duncan left that form behind when landing an Epsom handicap in impressive fashion on his re-appearance, and this four-year-old looks to have progressed from last year. He has been found out at this level previously, but looks a different type altogether now. Charlie Farnsbarns picked up a shock Group 3 win in November and carries a 6lb penalty for that success here. His efforts so far this season have been workmanlike, and he is trying a trip three furlongs further than he has won over previously. Zaham is taken to make a winning return to action.
Charlie Farnsbarns (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 4l behind Tartan Bearer (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Duncan 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division, improved from over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Apr beating Lake Poet (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 20 ran.
Steele Tango (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Led after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Tartan Bearer (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Zaham (USA) 7-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden when slightly hampered and lost place 2f out, stayed on well final 100 yards, went 2nd near finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind Royal And Regal (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) sft in Apr '08.
Baylini 33-1 (8-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 8l behind Hatton Flight (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Starfala 4-1fav (9-2) Led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Spring Dream (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll hcp (3) gs in Oct.
Young Mick 11-1 (9-1) Held up in 5th, headway to dispute 3rd over 6f out, ridden and bumped entering straight, beaten when hung right from over 1f out, 4th of 5, 20l behind Patkai (8-11) at Ascot 2m Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr.
