in touch on inside, outpaced over 2f out, no chance after, eased final furlong
soon led, set steady pace, quickened tempo over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no impression, lost 2nd final 50 yards
raced in 3rd, went 2nd over 5f out, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd 1f out, regained 2nd final 50 yards, no chance with winner
tracked leader to over 5f out, stayed in close 3rd, pushed along over 2f out, effort on inside over 1f out, led entering final furlong, driven out
held up in rear, ridden on outside over 2f out, soon lost action, eased, virtually pulled up final furlong
took keen hold, held up behind leaders, ridden on outside over 2f out, soon beaten
Bienheureux came back to somewhere near his best last time out and can score once again at the expense of Summer of Love and Bridgewater Boys. The selection was in winning form over course and distance last month and is now eight pound higher for his troubles. He has though won off higher, he likes a small field and the fact that he clearly loves Brighton only highlights his chances. Summer of Love won over hurdles during the winter and reverts back to the level here sporting first time blinkers. He has run well here in the past and is running off a fair mark so any market moves should be noted. Bridgewater Boys could now be within the grasp of the handicapper. Having won three times on the all weather he ran with credit on the turf at Doncaster when fourth of fourteen. He runs off a mark now that he has failed to get close to win off and for that reason he is to be treated with caution. So for the winner we return to Bienheureux.
Generous Lad (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Steadied start, took keen hold, held up 3rd, ridden and in rear 3f out, never dangerous afterwards, tailed off, last of 4, 31l behind Sol Rojo (8-6) at Kempton 1m 4f app hcp (5) pol in Mar.
Prime Number (IRE) 13-2jt-fav (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Emperor Court (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr.
Snake Skin 5-1 (8-13) Mid-division, behind final 3f, last of 7, 20l behind Rose Row (8-9) at Bath 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd in Apr.
Summer of Love (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-0) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 6th of 11, 4l behind Beau Sancy (9-1) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Sayago (GER) (8-3) In touch, one pace, 4th of 11, 10l behind Anno Mundi (8-9) at Frankfurt 1m 2f hcp sft in Nov '06.
Bienheureux 9-2 (8-11) Behind, headway to lead 2f out, drew clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Apr beating Blue Hills (9-5) by 4 1/2l, 16 ran.
Bridgewater Boys 7-1 (10-5) Slowly away, behind, ridden over 3f out, stayed on from over 2f out, 4th of 14, 21l behind Blue Spinnaker (10-2) at Doncaster 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (5) gs in Apr.
