mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon switched left, ridden and stayed on towards finish
in rear, never on terms
close up, steadied to mid-division 8f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, never able to challenge
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, clear over 4f out, unchallenged
close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
last early, staying on when not clear run and switched left inside final furlong, not reached leaders
tracked winner until 5f out, weakened over 2f out
never on terms
raced wide in touch, steadied to mid-division 7f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to go 3rd over 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
dwelt, always in rear
chased winner, ridden 3f out, stayed on, but no impression on winner
Nonrunner
The feature race of the evening can go to JEDI who may not need the full power of the force to beat impressive Epsom scorer Fortuni, with Just Lille and Record Breaker others to consider. Sir Michael Stoute's gelding won tidily at Chester last time off a mark of 83 and the 6lb rise afforded him might not stop a repeat victory. This son of Pivotal would appreciate a drop of rain but he was a good third on quick ground last term so appears versatile and his handler has an excellent record of improving horses from this family, with half-brothers Warringah and Hi Calypso having rated a good deal higher than this; we're hopeful Jedi can continue the family tradition. Fortuni won impressively on Derby day at Epsom but there has to be a concern about this coming a tad quickly. That said, no trainer is more adept at racking up quick-fire sequences than Sir Mark Prescott and a 6lb penalty shouldn't be enough to stop this son of Montjeu going very close indeed. However, he has given an easy time out in front at Epsom and similarly positive tactics are harder to employ here, so that combined with the quick reappearance is enough for us to narrowly oppose him. Just Lille is another turned out quickly under a penalty following a win on Saturday so carries almost identical concerns; his was also a front-running success so there should be plenty of pace on here and this is a much tougher race. Mark Johnston won this last year so with Record Breaker so both he and Act Of Kalanisi merit respect. The former is down to a handy mark and has a recent second in Listed company to call upon and therefore makes more appeal than Act Of Kalanisi, who showed little on his comeback and may need a return to further. Lady Of Eclair carries a penalty of her own having scored tidily here last time; she's progressing well and although this is the acid test a bold show wouldn't surprise with the pace in the race negating a slight drop in trip. Veloso has done well since returning from a lengthy absence but he's not yet won on turf in the UK and we're inclined to suggest he'll fail to do so here, with ready preference for Jedi.
Lochiel 50-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway on inner over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 15, 25l behind Hanoverian Baron (8-3) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Record Breaker (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Soon chasing leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 8l behind Final Victory (8-8) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Jedi 5-2fav (9-4) Broke well, soon settled in mid-division, headway over 4f out, soon chasing leaders, led over 2f out, driven clear over 1f out, ran on well, won at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May beating I'm In The Pink (8-7) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Veloso (FR) 5-1 (8-1) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, soon strongly challenged, hard ridden, all out, won at Southwell 1m 4f 4yo hcp 0-95 (3) fbs in May beating Ella (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Just Lille (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, readily, won at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Antigua Sunrise (9-8) by 3l, 8 ran.
Mr Freddy (IRE) 13-8fav (11-7) Held up towards rear, switched left and headway well over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Sedgwick (10-2) at York 1m 4f am hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Dazzling Light (UAE) 5-2 (8-13) Held up in last place, headway on outer from over 1f out, ran on to lead final strides, won at Chester 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May beating La Vecchia Scuola (9-5) by nk, 8 ran.
Act Of Kalanisi (IRE) 2-1 (9-4) Led after 1f, headed over 8f out, tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakening when bumped 2f out, last of 4, 7l behind Destinys Dream (8-7) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Persian Peril 10-1 (9-4) In touch, headway 3f out, chased leader 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace and lost 2nd inside final furlong, just held on for 3rd near finish, 3rd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Deauville Flyer (9-2) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Managua 11-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, headway when hung right from over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never able to challenge, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Final Victory (8-8) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Citizenship 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 18l behind Casual (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 4f ext hcp hvy in Nov.
Kames Park (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 9, 1 1/4l behind Jawaab (9-1) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Lady Eclair (IRE) Evensfav (9-10) Tracked leader, took closer order, over 6f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, stayed on well, eased towards finish, won at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Birkside (8-13) by 3l, 6 ran.
Fortuni (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Made all, kicked on entering straight, ridden clear and in command from 2f out, stayed on strongly, eased near finish, unchallenged, won at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf beating Cill Rialaig (8-13) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Antigua Sunrise (IRE) 7-4fav (9-8) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and chance over 1f out, not quicken and no impression with winner final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Just Lille (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
