held up, headway over 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, joined inside final furlong, headed near finish
tracked leader until over 5f out, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
dwelt held up, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
held up, ridden when weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, steady headway from over 2f out, joined leader inside final furlong, ridden to lead near finish
close up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
close up, tracked leader over 5f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on one pace
pulled hard held up, ridden ovedr 2f out, never on terms
always in rear
COTTON CLUB has been making steady progress and got off the mark over this trip at Nottingham two weeks ago. He's 6lb higher here but Pat Millman again takes off 7lb and he's preferred to Kempton runner-up High Master. Mabdhool and Arab Dawn have more scope than most but neither has had a recent run while Dutchartcollector disappointed when favourite at Lingfield in January. Sparkling Ice was second at Kempton on her penultimate start but didn't build on that last time.
Cotton Club (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up behind, ridden and headway on outside 2f out, led entering final furlong, ran on well, won at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr beating Khee Society (9-3) by 2l, 15 ran.
High Master (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Good Value (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f 3yo stks 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Mabdhool (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Dwelt, mid-division, switched left and headway 2f out, no threat when wandered under pressure inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Sea The Skies (9-5) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Sparkling Ice (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon no impression, 6th of 11, 5l behind Cameo Tiara (8-13) at Kempton 1m mdn fll (5) pol in Apr.
Arab Dawn 50-1 (9-5) Held up on outside, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, 7th of 11, 8l behind Marzocco (9-5) at Kempton 1m 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Turnbury 12-1 (8-10) Raced wide, keen tracked leaders, ridden when weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 13l behind Tizlove Regardless (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Lord Brantwood 66-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, never on terms, 9th of 12, 15l behind Arod (8-8) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in Apr.
Sherston 16-1 (9-5) Went left start soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 6l behind Nimble Kimble (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Bognor (USA) 33-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, led early, in touch, ridden to chase leader 2f out, every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards, 6th of 15, 5l behind Cotton Club (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Apr.
Dutchartcollector 5-2fav (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on inside over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 1l behind Masterpaver (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jan.
