in touch until effort over 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
tracked leaders, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led until headed over 2f out, rallied inside final furlong to lead near finish
held up until pushed along over 3f out, one-paced final 2f
tracked leaders until slight lead 2f out, hard ridden final furlong, headed near finish
slowly into stride, held up until ridden over 3f out, one-paced afterwards
raced keenly and held up, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
Boreas Was well beaten in the Jockey Club strakes but this looks easier; big chance as long as the ground is not to fast.
Dramatic Quest Won a conditions race last time out but he has had his problems and he will need to improve if he is to win this.
Ekraar (USA) His best form is on fast ground and he would have a big chance if conditions remain in his favour.
Chianti (IRE) Is in good heart at present but he is a free running sort and that may be his undoing in this contest.
Hill Country (IRE) Best form is with cut in the ground but his stable is not in the best of form and others are preferred.
Johannian Ran well in defeat last time but he needs cut in the ground to be seen at his best.
Nash Me (IRE) One win from one run and this well bred colt could be anything; watch the market.