chased leaders on rail, ridden and no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leaders, 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on gamely, just lasted
held up in last pair, good headway on rail and switched right over 1f out, over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, just failed
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders
chased leaders on outside, weakening when hampered over 1f out
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, weakening when hampered entering final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left to outer and ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened towards finish
held up in mid-division, headway when not clear run and switched sharply left to outside over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders
edged left most of way, led on rail, narrowly headed halfway, lost 2nd 2f out, chased leaders, every chance when hung left under pressure over 1f out, no extra towards finish
always towards rear
dwelt, soon chasing leaders on outside, ridden and weakened over 1f out
always about same place mid-division, plugged on final furlong, never dangerous
always towards rear on outside, never involved
fast away, with leader, led narrowly halfway, headed entering final furlong, chased winner and kept on, lost 2 places near finish
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, behind on rail, still last 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon not clear run and switched left, strong run inside final furlong, finished well, just failed
towards rear of mid-division, pushed along halfway, weakened soon after
mid-division on rails, headway and keeping on when hampered over 1f out, no chance after
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El Astronaute has already won over course and distance and is bidding for a hat-trick, but will need to find more improvement. Veteran Duke Of Firenze is also racing off a career high, as is Kimberella, who was outclassed in the Palace House Stakes last time. Veteran Desert Law won this race two years ago and appeared in good heart when winning at Musselburgh, but whether he retains his old ability is open to question, so in a wide open race, its worth taking a chance on EXCESSABLE. The four-year-old is taking a big step up in class but is going the right way and looks to be on a good mark. Orvar showed some promise for Robert Cowell on his return to action last month and can make the frame.
Kimberella 12-1 (9-3) Held up, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Marsha (9-7) at Newmarket 5f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in May.
Caspian Prince (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression when slightly hampered inside final furlong, 9th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Copper Knight (8-6) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Duke Of Firenze 13-2 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, held on towards finish, won at York 5f hcp (2) sft in May beating Rasheeq (8-5) by nk, 12 ran.
Boom The Groom (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Keen, held up, pushed along over 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 12, 5 3/4l behind Kimberella (9-5) at Lingfield 6f stks (2) pol in Apr.
Move In Time 17-2 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden and faded inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Duke Of Firenze (9-7) at York 5f hcp (2) sft in May.
Bowson Fred 4-1 (9-0) Switch leaders, ridden to lead briefly inside final furlong, final furlong, soon headed and and not pace of winner, kept on for 2nd, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Sir Robert Cheval (8-11) at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Edward Lewis 2-1fav (9-8) Held up in touch in last pair, headway near side of group over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 7, 3 3/4l behind Kickboxer (9-2) at Thirsk 5f hcp (2) sft in May.
Line Of Reason (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, staying on same pace when not clear run inside final furlong, no extra, 7th of 18, 3 3/4l behind Copper Knight (8-6) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Desert Law (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, switched outside and headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, readily (hand timed), won at Musselburgh 5f stks (2) gf in Apr beating Lexington Abbey (9-2) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
El Astronaute (IRE) 2-1fav (8-8) Made all, ridden over 1f out, all out, won at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in May beating Taexali (8-11) by nk, 9 ran.
Union Rose 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Copper Knight (8-6) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Majestic Hero (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Always in rear, last of 9, 19 3/4l behind El Astronaute (8-8) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Exceed The Limit 14-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Blaine (9-1) at Newbury 6f hcp (2) sft in May.
Sign of The Kodiac (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 5l behind Normandy Barriere (9-9) at Ascot 6f hcp (3) gf in May.
A Momentofmadness 8-1 (9-3) Dwelt, raced keenly and soon with leaders racing in centre, led halfway, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Vibrant Chords (9-3) at Goodwood 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
Blithe Spirit 25-1 (10-0) Raced near side, chased leader until weakened over 1f out, 9th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Southern Belle (9-12) at Ripon 6f hcp fll (3) gd in May.
Dark Shot 4-1fav (9-0) Held up tracking leaders, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Vibrant Chords (9-3) at Goodwood 5f hcp (3) gd in May.
Excessable 9-2 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Redcar 5f hcp (3) gf in May beating Dakota Gold (9-3) by 1l, 11 ran.
Olivia Fallow (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Excessable (9-7) at Redcar 5f hcp (3) gf in May.
Orvar (IRE) 3-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Edward Lewis (9-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp (3) gs in May.
