behind, not clear run on stand rail briefly over 1f out, ran on well towards finish
quickly away, soon crossed over to lead near stand rail, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
in touch for 3f
in touch on outside, effort going well 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven to hold on gamely near finish
held up in rear on outside, headway over 1f out, chased winner and strong run inside final furlong, just held
awkward leaving stalls, soon recovered to chase leaders, ridden 2f out, one pace over 1f out
raced on outside, outpaced most of way
behind, headway final furlong, ran on near finish
chased leader over 3f
taken down early and trotted to post, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, not quicken
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
Polish Emperor is given the narrow vote in this competitive handicap with Who's Winning and Bishops Court rated as the main dangers. A high draw is advantageous in sprints and our selection is well-boxed in stall 10. He finished behind Cape Royal at Doncaster last time but he did well that day as he had the worst of the draw. He should be capable of reversing the placings today with Cape Royal who looks to have plenty on to get competitive from stall 1. Who's Winning is another who is well-drawn and he is in decent form at present. However, he is probably better over 6f and for that reason we will take him on. Bishops Court is always capable of getting competitive in these type of events but he was a little disappointing at Doncaster last time. He may come on for that seasonal reappearance effort and as he has got winning form over this course and distance he has to be respected. Hidden Dragon was unlucky as he found trouble-in-running at Lingfield last time, so he might have place prospects. However, Polish Emperor ran very well from a bad draw last time and if he can run up to that level here with the draw in his favour then he should take plenty of beating.
Fast Heart 10-1 Pulled hard, pressed leaders, led halfway, headed 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 9, 9l behind If Paradise at Newbury 5f hcp gs.
Cape Royal 7-1 Made all stand side, ridden over 1f out, kept on, won at Doncaster 5f hcp gd beating Native Title by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Socks For Glenn 25-1 Led after 1f until 2f out, ridden and weakened 1f out, last of 10, 12l behind Dancing Mystery at Lingfield 5f stk (B1) pol in Mar.
Bishops Court 8-1 Held up, keen stand side, ridden and headway 2f out, weakening when hung right final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Cape Royal at Doncaster 5f hcp gd.
Hidden Dragon (USA) 2-1fav Raced mid-division, pushed along 3f out, effort and not clear run from over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 7l behind Dancing Mystery at Lingfield 5f stk (B1) pol in Mar.
Polish Emperor (USA) 6-1 Raced alone far side, ridden well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2l behind Cape Royal at Doncaster 5f hcp gd.
Spanish Ace 25-1 Never better than mid-division stands' side group, 18th of 22, 6l behind Halmahera at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-110 (B1) gd in Sept.
Ptarmigan Ridge 50-1 Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 20, 6l behind Fonthill Road at Beverley 5f hcp gd.
Further Outlook (USA) 12-1 Pressed leader to halfway, kept on under pressure final furlong, 5th of 15, 2l behind The Lord at Kempton 5f hcp gs.
Plateau 6-1fav Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Hout Bay at Ayr 5f hcp (D2) sft in Sept.
Who's Winning (IRE) 7-2co-fav Tracked leader, led narrowly just inside final furlong, soon headed and not pace of winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Presto Shinko at Lingfield 6f hcp (D2) pol in Mar.
Zarzu 13-2 Chased leaders, headway 2f out, ridden to go second over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 3l behind The Lord at Musselburgh 5f hcp gs in Mar.
