led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
in touch in rear, very wide into straight 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish
took keen hold early, close up, headway approaching final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
prominent, ridden over 2f out, edged left and weakened approaching final furlong
raced wide prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt raced wide close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
God Willing has claims on last year's best form but his yard is struggling for winners at present and LACAN (NAP) is preferred. The latter beaten the useful Big Baz at Kempton in December and wasn't beaten far when sixth on last week's reappearance. Lawmans Thunder remains 12lb higher than his win at Kempton nearly a year ago and the handicapper looks to have got to grips with Forceful Appeal after the latter landed a course double at the start of the year. Zampa Manos is back on a winning mark and could go well reverting to a shorter trip after a couple of placed efforts here over 1m2f.
God Willing 7-2 (9-5) Held up in touch on outside, headway and effort over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, no impression, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Big Baz (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp (2) pol in Nov.
Noble Citizen (USA) 14-1 (9-4) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Pearl Nation (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcap (2) fbs in Mar.
Lawmans Thunder 7-2 (9-2) Mid-division, switched left and headway over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra towards finish, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Related (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Dec.
Lacan (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Lightning Spear (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Forceful Appeal (USA) 12-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Lunar Deity (8-12) at Lingfield 1m hcap (2) pol in Mar.
Starfield 20-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 8th of 9, 16l behind Yourartisonfire (9-4) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Apr.
Zampa Manos (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Chased leader, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no chance with winner, lost 2nd final 100 yards, just held on for 3rd, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Lanceur (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Apr.
Ruban (IRE) 16-1 (8-0) Held up, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 10, 13l behind Balty Boys (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gf.