tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, no extra final 2f
in touch, ridden and weakened over 3f out
made all, drew clear final 2f, very easily
towards rear, soon pushed along, never dangerous
in touch, headway to chase winner over 2f out, soon no chance
towards rear, headway under pressure 2f out, kept on same pace
always behind
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway 5f out, one paced final 2f
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
Bedrock made a strong bid over 1m6f at Doncaster but veered off a straight line and was overtaken by several rivals in the closing stages including the winner MASTER OF IRONY. The latter has yet to race over this far on the Flat but has won over hurdles and is taken to go in again. Graceful Lady never threatened at Ascot but this looks easier and she finished in front of Author's Dream last time while Addicted To You went close at Newmarket when last in action and Western Way won over 2m at Wolverhampton on his penultimate start.
Vettori Rules 8-1 (10-4) Led and keen, headed over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 5th of 6, 37l behind Azam (9-1) at Chelmsford City 2m hcp (4) pol in Feb.
Author's Dream 20-1 (9-10) In touch, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Sam Missile (9-8) at Ascot 2m hcp (3) gf in May.
Addicted To You (IRE) 5-2 (8-7) Behind, headway over 4f out, led 3f out, hung left when headed over 1f out, rallied and every chance inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 8, hd behind Rolling Maul (9-5) at Newmarket 2m hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Master Of Irony (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on, led final strides, won at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp (4) gd in May beating Warm Oasis (9-4) by ns, 10 ran.
Bedrock 7-4fav (9-6) Keen tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra close home, 5th of 10, 1/2l behind Master Of Irony (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Western Way (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Tracked winner until ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 17l behind Mancini (9-6) at Lingfield 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
Zakatal 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders on inside, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, rallied 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Amazing Red (9-6) at Kempton 2m hcp (3) pol in May.
Fearsome 20-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along and struggling over 2f out, never a factor, 12th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Count Calabash (9-2) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in May.
Figeac (FR) 18-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden after 3 out, stayed on same pace from 2 out, mistake last, 4th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Cosmic King (11-8) at Huntingdon 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
Graceful Lady 14-1 (8-11) Held up in last pair, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never near to challenge, 6th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Sam Missile (9-8) at Ascot 2m hcp (3) gf in May.