chased leaders, weakened approaching 2f out, last in group
raced stand side, always behind, 15th in group
raced stand side, always behind, 13th in group
raced stand side, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened approaching final furlong
raced far side, mid-division, hung right from halfway, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th in group
raced stand side, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, switched right and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th in group
pressed far side leader, led that group 2f out until inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 3rd in group
slowly into stride, raced stand side, behind, headway over 2f out, soon one pace and beaten, 10th in group
raced far side, held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th in group
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden when squeezed out over 2f out, eased final furlong, 8th in group
raced stand side, mid-division on outside, weakened over 1f out, 17th in group
raced far side, held up in rear, kept on final furlong, never threatened leaders, 7th in group
raced stand side, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th in group
raced stand side, chased leaders 4f, 16th in group
raced stand side, in touch, weakened over 1f out, 4th in group
raced stand side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 18th in group
raced stand side, held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 19th in group
led stand side group, hung right from halfway to centre of course, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd in group
raced stand side, held up, no impression final 2f, 14th in group
raced far side, chased leaders, switched left over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
raced stand side, held up in rear, good headway on rails 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not quite reach winner far side, 1st in group
raced stand side, mid-division on outer, kept on one pace final 2f, 8th in group
raced far side, led that group to 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th in group
raced stand side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th in group
raced stand side, restless in stalls, slowly away, in rear, headway halfway, kept on inside final furlong, 7th in group
raced far side, held up, headway and switched left over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, just failed that side, 2nd in group
raced stand side, mid-division, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd that group
Nonrunner
A back-to-form NOTA BENE must be of interest given his decent form as a youngster and he gets the vote over Edge Closer, Abraham Lincoln, King's Apostle and Intrepid Jack. The selection is drawn in stall one and - given a decent exit from the stalls - that looks the side to be on. He has evidently had his training problems but his recent win at Great Leighs was comfortable and, proven on all types of ground, this David Elsworth-trained gelding gets the vote at a big price. Edge Closer is another recent winner, but it will be a fine effort to give weight away all round in such a competitive event. Of more interest then may be Abraham Lincoln. His stable can do no wrong this week and the return to six furlongs will be in his favour given his decent effort over five furlongs on Tuesday. Prime Defender tries cheek-pieces for the first time, whilst Tombi is a progressive four-year-old. King's Apostle should improve for his recent outing but a high draw may work against him, so of more interest could be Indian Trail who represents the king of sprinters Dandy Nicholls. Tamagin is consistent, whilst Knot In Wood is better than he has shown so far this season. Viking Spirit won well and his young jockey is not a drawback, however stall 25 may be. Intrepid Jack is another to consider on his recent second at Haydock, but it is Nota Bene who can lead them home.
Edge Closer 9-1 (9-4) Led 1f, pressed leader afterwards, led 3f out, ran on strongly from over 1f out, driven out, won at Salisbury 6f lst stk (1) gd beating Borderlescott (9-4) by 2l, 9 ran.
Dark Islander (IRE) (9-6) Prominent, every chance, no extra close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind Abbadjinn (9-6) at Baden-Baden 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Abraham Lincoln (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden 2f out, no chance when not much room inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 4l behind Equiano (8-12) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gf.
Prime Defender 13-2 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up, headway 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Balthazaar's Gift (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gs.
New Freedom (BRZ) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ran on final 2f, 5th of 15, 7l behind Benny the Bull (9-0) at Nad Al Sheba 6f Grp 1 (1) std in Mar.
Intrepid Jack 9-2co-fav (9-7) Held up, ridden over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on strongly towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 8, shd behind Fyodor (8-11) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf in May.
Capricorn Run (USA) 8-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, outpaced and behind, pushed along halfway, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 7, 9l behind Nota Bene (9-1) at Great Leighs 6f stk (3) pol in May.
Fullandby (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear, some headway over 1f out, kept on, 8th of 12, 8l behind Fleeting Spirit (8-11) at Haydock 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Bentong (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 8l behind Ceremonial Jade (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in May.
Viking Spirit 5-2jt-fav (9-10) Always prominent, led well over 1f out, ran on well, ridden out, won at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) sft in May beating Pawan (8-6) by 2l, 8 ran.
Indian Trail 33-1 (9-10) Behind centre, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 6th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Masta Plasta (8-11) at York 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Vitznau (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, edged left and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind Little White Lie (8-13) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Lipocco 25-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong until caught well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, nk behind Balthazaar's Gift (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gs.
Biniou (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division, not clear run on inside over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Stoneacre Lad (9-3) at Kempton 5f lst stk (1) pol.
Northern Fling 11-1 (9-10) Behind centre, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 13th of 18, 7l behind Masta Plasta (8-11) at York 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Tombi (USA) 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden along 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on, won at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May beating Atlantic Story (8-9) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Nota Bene 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden out, won at Great Leighs 6f stk (3) pol in May beating Tamagin (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Tamagin (USA) 2-1fav (9-4) Soon led, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Nota Bene (9-1) at Great Leighs 6f stk (3) pol in May.
Something (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 26l behind King of Dixie (9-2) at York 7f stk (3) gd in May.
Big Timer (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Held up and keen, not much room over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Major Cadeaux (9-5) at Haydock 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Beaver Patrol (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 13, 6l behind Ajigolo (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gd in May.
Sunrise Safari (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leader near side, ridden 3f out, never able to challenge, 8th of 12, 12l behind Frosty Secret (9-3) at Nad Al Sheba 6f hcp std in Feb.
Conquest (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Hampered soon after start, settled in last, ridden over 1f out, little impression, 5th of 8, 3l behind Viking Spirit (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) sft in May.
Off The Record 25-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden and hung left when headway over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 12, 6l behind Fleeting Spirit (8-11) at Haydock 5f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Machinist (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Very slowly away, not recover, last of 12, 15l behind Mac Gille Eoin (9-5) at Epsom 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
King's Apostle (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 25, 1 1/2l behind Off The Record (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gd in May.
Knot In Wood (IRE) 9-2co-fav (9-4) Held up, ridden and stayed on from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Fyodor (8-11) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf in May.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead between rivals inside final furlong, cleverly, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar beating Fyodor (9-0) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
