led centre group until weakened over 3f out, eased when no chance from over 1f out
raced centre, always behind
chased leaders, every chance 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon beaten
in touch centre, weakened over 2f out
raced centre, held up in rear, steady headway from 3f out, still pressing leaders over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon hung right under pressure, ran on to take 2nd well inside final furlong
switched right start, held up in rear of centre group, headway over 1f out, driven, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up in rear, smooth headway 2f out, led well over 1f out, drew clear final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
always in rear
in touch, not much room, switched right over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
close up centre, weakened 2f out, soon eased
chased leaders, ridden to lead 3f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
raced on outer of centre group, held up, headway from 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression, lost 2nd well inside final furlong
raced centre, close up, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
never reached beyond mid-division
raced centre, chased leaders over 5f
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
led group on stands side rail, headed 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch centre until weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
prominent in centre group, still pressing leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders over 5f
chased leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Withdrawn
A pin would come in handy here, and only a narrow vote goes to King Of Argos over last year's winner Partners In Jazz, with Dabbers Ridge, Beaver Patrol and Capable Guest just a few more in with a shout. With no less than 29-runners declared, finding the winner is not going to be easy, but you could not help but be impressed by the manner of King Of Argos's effortless victory at Windsor last month. Jamie Spencer rode the four-year-old with the utmost confidence as he surged though from the rear on the bridle to score, and although upped 11lb as a result, Ed Dunlop's charge, drawn high in stall 21, must surely be in with a big chance of following up. David Barron has his team in great shape, and that augurs well for the chance of Partners In Jazz who has had just one outing since coming out on top last year. That was on the all-weather three weeks ago, and it looks as though he has been laid out for this again. Drawn high, he should go close off only a slightly higher mark, while Dabbers Ridge has winning form over track-and-trip and hails from an in-form stable. That should offset the fact that he lines up without a run, and he too goes on the short-list. Beaver Patrol won well at Newmarket last week and is turned out quickly by Eve Johnson Houghton, while Capable Guest showed his well being at Sandown a fortnight ago, and his stamina will come in handy in what is sure to be a cavalry charge. They then are just a few likely contenders, with King Of Argos getting the nod.
Suggestive 15-2 (9-7) Tracked winner, ridden 3f, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 4 1/2l behind New Seeker (9-5) at Leicester 7f lst stk (1) gf in Apr.
Eisteddfod 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Levera (8-12) at Lingfield 7f stk (4) pol in Apr.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) With leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, soon beaten, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Quito (9-5) at Haydock 7f lst stk (1) hvy in Sept.
Fantasy Believer 33-1 (9-10) Raced stands side, slowly into stride, always in rear, 21st of 29, 6l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf.
Kew Green (USA) 13-2 (8-8) Raced in 4th, challenged on inside 2f out, soon chased leader, ran on gamely under pressure to lead last stride, won at Warwick 1m stk (4) gf in Apr beating Kalankari (8-12) by a shd, 5 ran.
Partners In Jazz (USA) 4-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3l behind Wise Dennis (8-12) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs in Apr.
Skhilling Spirit 16-1 (9-6) Raced far side, held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerouys, 22nd of 29, 7l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf.
Pentecost (8-13) Never a threat, 12th of 15, 13l behind Sir Gerard (9-5) at Nad Al Sheba 1m hcp gd in Feb.
Wise Dennis 5-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Southwell 7f hcp 0-100 (2) fbs in Apr beating Wessex (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Beaver Patrol (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Raced far side, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led far side group and overall leader for final 75 yards, won at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf beating Mutamared (9-4) by 3/4l, 29 ran.
One More Round (USA) 33-1 (9-1) Switched left soon after start to race stands side, in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 7th of 29, 2l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Dwelt, soon tracking leader, led 2f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, joined for 3rd post, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Capable Guest (8-7) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
King of Argos 4-1jt-fav (9-4) Held up, smooth headway on bit over 2f out, soon tracking leader, eased way into lead approaching final furlong, soon clear, not extended, won at Windsor 1m hcap (4) gf in Apr beating Pure Imagination (8-1) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Ordnance Row 20-1 (8-8) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Chester 1m hcap (2) gd in Aug beating Irony (8-12) by 1l, 16 ran.
Fullandby (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Raced far side, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 29, 3l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf.
Wavertree Warrior (IRE) 11-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, never going pace to get competitive, 7th of 11, 3l behind Presumptive (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-105 (2) pol.
Capable Guest (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Held up last, ridden along early straight, headway 2f out, driven to lead inside final 2f, ran on strongly final furlong, won at Sandown 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr beating Humungous (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Zomerlust 17-2 (9-6) Held up, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 7l behind Kostar (9-5) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Apr.
Coleorton Dancer 50-1 (8-9) Raced far side, chased leaders, weakened 2f out, 27th of 29, 11l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf.
Machinist (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, effort on outer over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Kostar (9-5) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Apr.
High Curragh 16-1 (8-5) Soon chasing leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, stayed on, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Waterside (9-4) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Malcheek (IRE) 11-8fav (9-4) Took keen hold behind leaders, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-85 (4) frm beating Angaric (8-7) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Future's Dream 9-2 (8-13) Made all, set steady pace, ridden and quickened 3f out, driven out, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-90 (3) fbs in Apr beating Dichoh (9-2) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
South Cape 14-1 (9-10) Raced stand's side, always behind, weakened halfway, last of 19, well behind European Dream (8-13) at Newcastle 1m hcap (2) gs in Mar.
Coeur Courageux (FR) 33-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, 7th of 16, 10l behind Kostar (9-5) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Apr.
Edaara (IRE) 11-8fav (8-12) In touch, led over 2f out, driven clear approaching final furlong, won at Leicester 7f 3yo mdn (5) sft in Oct beating Double Carpet (9-3) by 6l, 15 ran.
Royal Dignitary (USA) 13-2 (9-7) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Daaweitza (8-6) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Trimlestown (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, progress to lead over 1f out, edged right, ridden clear, won at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct beating Resplendent Nova (8-9) by 2l, 18 ran.
Presumptive (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, steady headway on outside over 3f out, close 5th entering straight, sustained run inside final furlong to lead well inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-105 (2) pol beating Ceremonial Jade (8-8) by a nk, 11 ran.
