held up in mid-division, 5th straight, pushed along and headway on outside over 2f out, carried right from over 1f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, not reached winner
steadied start, held up in rear, last straight, no headway until stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, fourth straight, chased winner 2f out, driven and strong challenge over 1f out, stayed on throughout final furlong, held towards finish
held up, 9th straight, brief effort over 2f out, never reached leaders and weakened final furlong
tracked leading pair, went 2nd 7f out, 2nd straight, led over 2f out, hard driven and edged right from over 1f out, stayed on well and held on near finish
in touch, 6th straight, lost action 3f out, soon eased, pulled up and dismounted near finish
held up, 7th straight, brief effort 2f out, soon beaten
tracked leader to 7f out, prominent, 3rd straight, effort 2f out, carried right from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge
held up towards finish, 8th straight, effort on outside over 2f out, carried right inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out and soon eased
Nonrunner
SWEET LIGHTNING can strike, Manshoor is feared whilst Lake Poet - something of a standing dish here - should also be involved. Seeking The Buck won impressively on his return to racing on the level for a new yard and could well be up to defying a 7lb rise but he'll be short enough in the market given the impression he made at Newmarket. Foolin Myself has made an impression in the market but not on the track and has plenty to prove now as does William Blake who finished last season on a low but is attractively treated if back to his best. A case of sorts can be made for Ramona Chase but Lake Poet is sure to be popular following his second to Duncan; his last victory came in this race from a 1lb lower mark and he has shown that he retains all of his ability. Manshoor has done well for a shrewd yard at Lingfield but he appears to have more to offer as a handicapper and appeals as the type to do well here. The selection didn't enjoy the run of the race when behind Duncan in April but he ran on strongly once in the daylight. He had been well backed on his seasonal reappearance, suggesting that his connections felt he had improved over the winter. He's given that impression on the track too and a change of luck may be all that's required in order to see Sweet Lightning home in front.
Lake Poet (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 20, 2 1/2l behind Duncan (9-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Apr.
Charm School 10-3 (9-4) Led over 5f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 5, 9l behind Mutheeb (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f cond Stakes (4) gf in Apr.
Cobo Bay 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders until weakened over 2f out, 12th of 23, 14l behind Extraterrestrial (8-12) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) sft in Apr.
Mystery Star (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden along 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 4l behind Kingdom Of Fife (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in May.
Ramona Chase 9-1 (8-11) Raced stands side, mid-division, lost place over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 7th of 15, 5l behind Confront (9-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf in May.
Seeking The Buck (USA) 10-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May beating Kavachi (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Foolin Myself 11-2fav (8-5) Raced stands side, keen, held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 8l behind Confront (9-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf in May.
Dream Desert (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, effort on outside over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Cheshire Prince (8-4) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
William Blake 14-1 (8-5) Awrkward start, always behind, 9th of 13, 11l behind La Sarrazine (8-5) at Newbury 1m 2f hcap (2) sft in Oct.
Manshoor (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, pressed leader and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Art Man (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 5f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in May.
Sweet Lightning 11-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway when not clear run from 2f out, switched left and ran on strongly inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 20, 6l behind Duncan (9-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Apr.
