steadied in rear, headway over 2f out, soon driven to challenge, faded approaching final furlong
slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon no impression
dwelt, soon driven and raced keenly behind leaders, effort over 1f out, soon one pace
always prominent, driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not pace of winner
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, never on terms
made all, driven over 2f out, clear entering final furlong, redily
Arley Hall was runner-up on her racecourse debut at Doncaster earlier this month. She looks sure to make a bold bid today but could have been better drawn and STORMING BERNARD makes more appeal. He also finished runner-up last time in what looked a decent maiden at Newmarket and can go one better here. Tidal Way has solid claims and Amoure Medici produced a better effort at York last week, while it would be no surprise to see Gabrial's Gift finish closer here after a debut sixth at Yarmouth. Stature makes most appeal of the newcomers.
Amoure Medici 25-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, soon hung left, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Holy Roman Warrior (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gs.
Cool Hand Luke (IRE) Le Vie Dei Colori colt out of Thelma Louise.
Hamis Al Bin (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Led until halfway, hung left and weakening when slightly hampered inside final 2f, 9th of 10, 14l behind Swiss Spirit (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn (3) gd in Jun.
Storming Bernard (USA) 22-1 (9-3) Raced far side overall leader and soon clear, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 20, 2 3/4l behind Entifaadha (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
Arley Hall 40-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, stayed on, no impression, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Elbe (9-0) at Doncaster 7f 2yo stks (5) gd.
Skyeron Byron filly out of Song Of Skye.
Stellar Express (IRE) 7-2 (8-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden and edged left over 2f out, stayed on, held towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Faraway (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo sll (4) gf.
Stature (IRE) Montjeu colt out of Pescia.
Gabrial's Gift (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, shaken up over 2f out, no impression, soon well held, 6th of 9, 9l behind Rayvin Black (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) sft.
Thirsty Bear 12-1 (9-0) Led, ran off 1st bend a little, ran completely off bend approaching straight and headed over 2f out, no impression after, 9th of 10, 42l behind Riviera Poet (9-0) at Galway 7f 2yo mdn gd.
Tidal Way (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Repeater (9-3) at Epsom Downs 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
