mid-division, not clear run 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on same pace
prominent, ridden well over 1f out, ran on, not pace to challenge
mid-division, pushed along 2f out and no impression, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly final 110 yards to lead closing stages, cosily
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, no response
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on and every chance final furlong, no extra 100 yards out
well away, pressed leader, pushed along 2f out, ridden 1f out, gradually faded
mid-division, pushed along under 2f out, stayed on one pace
towards rear, pushed along well over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, never a danger
in rear, pushed along 2f out, never a factor
broke smartly, led narrowly, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on gamely, headed towards finish
Roman Dragon is a three-times course winner who is drawn low and 4lb lower than his last winning mark. Ventura Express won comfortably at Pontefract but couldn't quite hold off Temple Bruer under a penalty at Doncaster. Follow Your Heart completed a hat-trick of all-weather victories and didn't get the run of the race when favourite at Wolverhampton last time. CUBAN BREEZE is on a losing run but ran very well under a huge weight at Haydock last week and can get back on the winning trail. Ballyare, who won this last year, returned to form at Wetherby but has the outside berth to contend with.
Ventura Express 3-1fav (9-11) Held up in mid-division, good headway far side of group chasing leaders 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon ridden and kept on, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Temple Bruer (9-7) at Doncaster 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Cuban Breeze 5-2fav (10-3) Led centre pair, ridden to lead overall over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Peony (9-5) at Haydock 6f hcp fll (4) gf in Jun.
Faro De San Juan (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Towards rear, pushed along well over 2f out, no telling impression, 8th of 11, 3 3/4l behind As If By Chance (8-9) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Follow Your Heart (IRE) 10-3fav (9-6) Went left start, raced wide tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Titan Rock (9-7) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Roman Dragon 4-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression when lost 2nd final 110 yards, weakened into 5th soon after, 5th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Gorak (9-2) at Haydock 7f hcp (3) gf in May.
Toussarok 9-1 (9-8) Led, pushed along and headed entering final 2f, chased winner, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Ron O (9-5) at Newcastle 7f hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 10-3 (10-0) In rear, in touch, switched left to rail and ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 7, 2l behind Abate (10-0) at Hamilton 5f hcp (5) gf in May.
Hello Zabeel (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, every chance over 110 yards out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind As If By Chance (8-9) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Ballyare 12-1 (9-8) Slowly away, held up in rear, headway 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, finished well to lead last strides, won at Wetherby 5f hcp (5) gd in May beating Hail Sezer (9-6) by ns, 9 ran.
Bezzas Lad (IRE) 10-3 (9-12) Jinked exiting stalls, soon led, headed just inside final two furlongs, soon weakened, 4th of 6, 4 1/4l behind Antiphon (10-0) at Windsor 5f hcp (5) sft in May.
