held up mid-division, headway 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
very slowly into stride, always rear, struggling over 3f out
prominent, lost place and weakened over 3f out
tracked leader, every chance 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
close up, chased leaders 3f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
held up behind, headway over 2f out, switched left, strong run on outer to lead inside final furlong, soon clear readily
in touch, not clear run 2f out, on inside, switched left over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division, headway 3f out to chase leaders, soon ridden and weakened well over 1f out
started slowly, behind, under pressure over 3f out, never dangerous
took keen hold, close up, headway to lead inside final 2f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner
held up towards rear, never dangerous, ran on well from over 1f out, nearest finish
led until hard pressed over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always behind, ridden 3f out and no progress
Persian Lightning is an old favourite and should come on for his recent seasonal debut at Newmarket and looks set to be thereabouts but preference is for the classy Private Charter with Papineau also in with a shout. The Barry Hills trained gelding cut little ice in the winter Derby at Lingfield but took on some top performers last season including High Chaparral. He bounced back to form at Newmarket earlier this month with a second to Bandari and can take this before moving back to group company. John Dunlop trains the five-year-old Persian Lightning who has a bit to find with the selection on Newmarket running, however this extra two furlongs will help him get a bit closer. The Godolphin horses are not at their best at the moment, but Papineau does have the form to go close here, as he ran well to finish fifth in the French Derby when trained by Andre Fabre. The Blues boys are also represented by Songlark who can also be given a chance on his best form. So in a tricky start to proceedings Private Charter is taken to fly home.