held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, just held
chased leaders, pushed along briefly 8f out, switched left and slightly outpaced over 2f out, rallied and carried right over 1f out, soon badly hampered, unable to recover
held up in mid-division, some headway over 2f out, no impression
steadied start, took keen hold held up towards rear, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
prominent, driven over 2f out, unable to quicken from over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
tracked leaders, switched left over 1f out, unable to pick up, stayed on same pace
pushed away from stalls, towards rear, well beaten over 2f out
steadied start, held up in rear, some progress over 1f out, no impression
made most until over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
wide early, mid-division, headway over 3f out, lost place over 1f out
pushed away from stalls, always behind
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, ran on well
wide early, prominent, challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon edged left, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
held up towards rear on outside, pushed along over 3f out, switched left final bend, headway on outside over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, edged right and led inside final furlong, held on
slowly into stride, mid-division, no impression from over 2f out
ridden away from stalls, chased leaders on inside, outpaced over 2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
NonRunner
With a maximum field, luck in-running will be required in this but a wide draw is not as much of a hindrance as might be expected, though the last two winners have come from single-figure starting positions. Mark Johnston bids to win it for a sixth time and has five entries if you include the three reserves. Soapy Stevens is on a hat-trick but Kondo Isami may prove the pick having just been collared by stable companion Dancing King over a longer trip at Doncaster 12 days ago. Nagano is making strides and the extra quarter-mile will suit while Sir Lamorak is unbeaten this year, though Leopardstown winner Sir William Bruce is preferred of the Ballydoyle trio at the weights. Parachute is respected as is the fast-improving Siskany but FIRST LIGHT could be anything after winning by 10 lengths at Ripon. He is bred for this trip and there is a chance that an opening mark of 90 could be lenient. His stablemate Marshall Plan is worth a market check and Military Mission is in good form. Surefire took a while to get organised at Leicester but stayed on strongly to score and he will be racing off a much higher mark in the future.
Sir Lamorak (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Waited with, 11th halfway, soon towards rear, headway and effort straight, led 1f out, soon edged left and quickly asserted and stayed on well, easily, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr beating Bear Story (9-5) by 3 3/4l, 13 ran.
Siskany 6-4fav (9-3) Made all, pushed along and quickened clear over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, won at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in May beating Something Enticing (8-8) by 3 1/4l, 4 ran.
Nagano 7-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Newcastle 1m 2f stks (5) pol in May beating Peter The Great (9-7) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Act Of Wisdom (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Wore hood to post, led just over 1f, tracked leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Mohaafeth (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Francesco Guardi (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Keen tracked leaders centre, joined far side group after 3f out, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 6, 6 3/4l behind River Alwen (9-10) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in May.
Just Fine (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Held up in 6th and pushed along at times, headway on outside chasing leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 8 3/4l behind Mohaafeth (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Marshall Plan 4-5fav (9-9) Held up off the pace in 3rd, went close 2nd over 6f out, reminders over 3f out, ridden to challenge and slightly hampered over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, well held, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Mandoob (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 4f stks (5) pol in Apr.
Kondo Isami (IRE) 5-4fav (9-1) Tracked leader, close up 4f out, ridden 3f out, led over 1f out, edged left under pressure final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 7, nk behind Dancing King (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Sir William Bruce (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) Went slightly left from stalls, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, narrow lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, all out close home, won at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in May beating Snowy Owl (9-3) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
First Light 11-10 (9-5) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd 3f out, led inside final 3f, went clear clear and stayed on strongly final 2f, not extended, won at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stks (5) sft in May beating Tropical Cyclone (9-0) by 12l, 7 ran.
Too Friendly 9-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Wirko (9-1) at Epsom 1m 2f lst (1) gd in Apr.
San Martino (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 2nd 3f out, challenged 2f out, soon ridden and on terms, headed 150 yards out, kept on one pace, no impression on winner, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Probe (9-9) at Listowel 7f sft in Jun.
Military Mission (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Midfield, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on but always held, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Rival (9-0) at Chester 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in May.
Parachute 3-1 (9-2) Made all, pushed along 3f out, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in May beating Echo Point (9-6) by 2 1/4l, 3 ran.
Surefire 11-4jfav (9-4) Close up, pushed along 4f out, led entering final 2f, ridden and ran on, won at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Otyrar (9-5) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
Soapy Stevens 5-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, closed to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, shaken up to assert and edged left inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Oceanline (9-7) by 2 3/4l, 3 ran.
Tashkhan (IRE) 11-4 (9-3) In touch, pushed along 3f out, headway to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (4) sft in May beating Chalk Stream (9-5) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
Lord Protector (GER) 5-2 (9-7) Made all, ridden entering final furlong, ran on, won at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp (3) sft in May beating Wahraan (8-12) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Surrey Gold (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Midfield, headway to chase leaders 3f out, led over 2f out, went clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Newbury 1m 3f hcp (4) gs in May beating Alpine Stroll (9-0) by 7l, 10 ran.
