in rear, headway over 3f out, ridden 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
led, headed over 3f out, led again 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden and edged left over 1f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, headway to challenge 2f out, led over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, headed towards finish
tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened
PROFESSOR impressed when successful in an Ascot handicap over 7f on his reappearance and looks ready for this step up in class. He can get the better of the consistent Lucky Beggar and Pearl Acclaim, who should strip fitter for his run at Ascot though he did finish behind Glass Office in a Group 3 on the Polytrack in September. Edward Lynam sent over Slade Power to win this 12 months ago and Ireland are represented by Tommy Stack's Clancy Avenue this time. His second to Zanetto at Newmarket was a good effort and he won't be far away while Mar Mar's only previous win came at this distance at Doncaster in November. Valais Girl is also a winner at the trip and she was fifth in the Fred Darling on her return.
Glass Office 12-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, effort on outside from 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 9l behind Zanetto (9-0) at Newbury 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May.
Clancy Avenue (USA) 17-2 (9-3) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Zanetto (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 3yo aut stk (2) gd in Apr.
Lucky Beggar (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Led, ridden 2f out, headed post, 2nd of 5, ns behind Smoothtalkinrascal (9-2) at York 5f con stks (2) gs in May.
Pearl Acclaim (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 13, 6l behind Ninjago (8-11) at Ascot 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd in May.
Professor 7-2 (9-7) Held up tracking leaders, travelling well when switched left well over 1f out, chased leader approaching final furlong, just pushed along and quickened to lead final 150 yards, comfortably, won at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May beating Secret Talent (8-10) by 1l, 7 ran.
Jadanna (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 9l behind Ninjago (8-11) at Ascot 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd in May.
Mar Mar (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) 6th of 9, 9l behind Shuruq (8-9) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 1f fll stk Grp 3 (1) in Feb.
Valais Girl 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaidng trio, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Maureen (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr.