led 1f, remained prominent, led again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on well
chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on strongly
with leader, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, faded final furlong
settled in rear but in touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, kept on under pressure, never troubled leaders
dwelt, held up in touch, headway over 2f out, switched right to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well, never troubled leaders
held up in rear but in touch, under pressure 2f out, soon beaten
Nonrunner
Powerful Presence won this last season off the same mark and it would be no surprise if he passed the post first again this year having won at Musselburgh last Saturday. However, he does have a bit to find with SANDY LANE on earlier running at Haydock and, given the latter can re-oppose on slightly better terms, David O'Meara's charge looks the one to be on. Clockmaker showed signs of a return to form at Chester last time and Solar Spirit finished closer over 6f at this track on his latest outing while the selection's stablemate Able Master has claims if rediscovering his best.
Able Master (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 13l behind Mezzotint (9-3) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Powerful Presence (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Close up, switched left 2f out, led approaching final furlong, driven and all out, won at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Alejandro (9-2) by hd, 11 ran.
Clockmaker (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Dr Red Eye (8-13) at Chester 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Postscript (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Close up, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 15, 7l behind Mont Ras (9-7) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Solar Spirit (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway on inner over 1f out, kept on towards finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Meandmyshadow (8-12) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.
Green Park (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway entering final furlong, kept on, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Meandmyshadow (8-12) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.
Noble Citizen (USA) 20-1 (8-9) Started slowly, held up in last pair, headway on outside 3f out, ridden on outside inside final 2f, hung right and no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Head Of Steam (8-8) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Sandy Lane (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4l behind Redvers (9-6) at Haydock 7f hcp 0-90 (3) fm in May.
