tracked leader, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up, improved to 4th over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
led, hung left over 2f out, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, ran on
awkward start, always in rear
keen, held up in touch, not clear run and short of room over 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, never dangerous
dwelt, pulled hard in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression
WHAT'S UP DOC, Slip and King Supreme make the shortlist here with What's Up Doc taken to complete the hat-trick. Slip has won two of his last three starts in similar grade and is a tenacious type. He looks sure to be thereabouts once more and can go well. King Supreme appreciated the drop to claiming company last time and scored in good fashion. Any rain would be in his favour and if it comes he is a leading player. What's Up Doc is a versatile performer, winning on the Flat and over hurdles recently. His win at Brighton in a similar race was a decent effort and a reproduction of that effort can enable What's Up Doc to register his third win in a row.
Ahlawy (IRE) 4-1 (9-13) In rear, pushed olong behind when hampered 4f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 23l behind Munsef (9-5) at Chester 1m 2f clm stks (5) gf in Jun.
King Supreme (IRE) 5-4fav (9-10) Held up in 3rd, went 2nd over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Haydock 1m 2f (5) sft beating Visions Of Johanna (9-9) by 1 1/4l, 4 ran.
Slip 1-2fav (9-12) Tracked leaders, challenged on bit 2f out, soon led, pushed along final furlong, always just doing enough, won at Lingfield 1m 2f sell stks (6) std beating Waterside (9-12) by nk, 7 ran.
What's Up Doc (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Made all, hard ridden and strongly challenged well over 1f out, stayed on gamely under pressure, won at Brighton 1m 2f clm stks (6) gf in Jun beating Steig (9-2) by nk, 6 ran.
I Certainly May 66-1 (9-12) Mid-division until weakened 2f out, 13th of 14, 31l behind Addwaitya (11-3) at Goodwood 1m 1f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf in Jun.
Dhania (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, effort on wide outside over 2f out, carried head high, hung left and chased winner reluctantly 2f out, never able to challenge, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Diktalina (8-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gd.
Mr Deal 16-1 (8-3) Took keen hold, soon chased leaders on outer, weakened quickly over 2f out, 7th of 8, 27l behind Parc Des Princes (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
