led unti 8f out, chased winner, switched right over 3f out, no chance with winner final 2f, weakened to 3rd inside final furlong
held up, headway to track leaders over 11f out, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led 8f out, made rest, brought field to stands side straight, in command when edged right final 2f, heavily eased towards finish
always in last trio, struggling final 5f, tailed off
held up in last trio, headway to dispute 4th over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, went modest 2nd inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
dwelt, held up in last trio, never a factor, tailed off
in rear and struggling over 6f out, soon lost touch, tailed off
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The useful stayer Downhiller returns to action but has been off the track for over two years, while Western Pearl would prefer a bit more cut in the ground. Zuider Zee has leading claims trying this longer trip for only the second time and there should be more to come from Plato, but the vote goes to CHIBERTA KING. He struggled off a higher mark for most of last year after a cosy win at Newmarket in May, but has dropped back down in the weights now and advertised his claims with a good effort at HQ last time. Dance Tempo and Trovare could prove best of the rest in an open affair.
Western Pearl 16-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, lost place 2f out, well beaten over 1f out, 5th of 6, 15l behind Drunken Sailor (8-12) at Newbury 1m 5f Listed Stakes (4yo+) (1) gf in May.
Zuider Zee (GER) 8-1 (9-1) Held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, soon edging left, stayed on strongly under pressure inside final furlong, went 3rd last strides, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Fox Hunt (9-5) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Chiberta King 14-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on final furlong, lost 3rd post, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Yorgunnabelucky (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Harry Tricker 20-1 (8-11) Took keen hold in touch, ridden over 3f out, driven over 2f out, one pace when hung right over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Investissement (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Apr.
Plato (JPN) 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, hard driven over 3f out, every chance entering final furlong, ran on, just held, 2nd of 10, hd behind English Summer (9-7) at Chester 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Sand Skier 25-1 (8-3) Tracked leader 2f, close up and pushed along 7f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 11, 11l behind Resurge (9-5) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f hcp (2) gd.
Admirable Duque (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 8, 25l behind Dance Tempo (9-5) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Warne's Way (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, led over 4f out, joined over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 17, 12l behind Dark Ranger (8-7) at York 2m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Downhiller (IRE) 9-2fav (8-12) Held up mid-division, headway on outer over 3f out, weakened entering final furlong, 7th of 16, 5l behind Daraahem (9-0) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gf in May '09.
Colloquial 15-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, lost place over 7f out, eased over 5f out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Activate (9-4) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May, 10 ran.
Dance Tempo 6-1 (9-1) Led after 1f, led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, driven and weakened overe 1f out, last of 8, 9l behind Classic Vintage (9-7) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Alsadaa (USA) 13-2 (9-10) Raced freely, led, went well clear after 4f, ridden over 2f out, getting weary from over 1f out, headed and no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Cosimo De Medici (8-13) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Trovare (USA) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leader, led over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Veiled (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
