tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out
prominent, carried left after 1f, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, no impression on winner
mid-division, not much room after 1f, headway 3f out, pressing leaders when edged left over 1f out, unable to quicken final 100 yards
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, driven over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, soon switched right, kept on, went 4th post
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, no extra final 150 yards
took keen hold, tracked leaders, lost place 3f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, kept on, not able to reach leaders
prominent, led after 1f and went left towards far side, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, kept on, pushed out towards finish
mid-division, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1 out
Nonrunner
The improving Shared Equity was withdrawn from the Victoria Cup at Ascot on Saturday won by Speculative Bid but would have a chance if turning up here instead as he was just beaten over 6f on his reappearance here and still looks nicely treated. Speculative Bid must surely be a doubtful runner but King Torus is interesting given he got no sort of a run when well backed last time at Ripon and his yard won this last year. Only a length separated Farlow and Jamaican Bolt over 6f at Newcastle and Sammy Bell gave Personal Touch a good ride to score at Chelmsford and he is a previous course and distance winner. GEORGE CINQ gets the vote as he was only beaten a neck by Realize in a decent handicap at Kempton last month. That was his first start since October so there should be more to come and all surfaces come alike to Michael Bell's tough handicapper - Louis Steward's claim could be a big plus today.
Jamaican Bolt (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, midfield, headway approaching final furlong, kept on well, never able to challenge, 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Arctic Feeling (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Shared Equity 11-2fav (9-3) In touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 3rd of 21, 3/4l behind Tatlisu (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Mar.
George Cinq 10-1 (8-9) In rear, headway entering final 2f, switched right approaching final furlong, pressed winner when rider dropped whip inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Realize (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Athletic 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway 2f out on outer, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 15l behind Emell (9-5) at Haydock 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Apr.
Farlow (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace towards finish, 4th of 16, 2l behind Arctic Feeling (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Gold Hunter (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, not clear run 2f out to over 1f out, driven and one pace final furlong, no impression, 5th of 9, 7l behind You're Fired (9-5) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Apr.
Deauville Prince (FR) 16-1 (9-1) In touch, pushed along and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on to go 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 5l behind One Word More (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
King Torus (IRE) 11-8fav (9-6) Mid-division, not clear run over 2f out and again over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 6th of 9, 11l behind You're Fired (9-5) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Apr.
Steel Train (FR) (8-11) 5th of 6, 4l behind Khefyn (9-5) at Lyon-Parilly(FR) 1m cond Stakes gs in Nov.
Sunraider (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 6l behind Meshardal (8-9) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Lover Man (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, hampered soon after start, always behind, 13th of 16, 14l behind Arctic Feeling (9-0) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Personal Touch 7-2fav (9-0) Made all, hung right under pressure when challenged over 1f out, ran on well, won at Chelmsford City 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar beating Spellmaker (8-12) by 1l, 7 ran.
Twin Appeal (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Al Khan (9-10) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Two Moons 11-4 (8-3) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 8l behind Pearl Nation (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcap (2) fbs in Mar.
Marciano (IRE) 13-8fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and stayed on, won at Southwell 1m hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr beating Blazeofenchantment (9-6) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Speculative Bid (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Held up last, travelling well when not clear run and switched left 2f out, weaved through between horses over 1f out, quickened to lead entering final furlong, ran on and always holding on, won at Ascot 7f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf beating Lincoln (8-12) by 1/2l, 26 ran.
