made all, quickened pace and went 5 lengths clear halfway, pushed along and well ahead over 1f out, stayed on well, unchallenged
chased clear leader, ridden under 3f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, plugged on same pace
raced keenly in rear, pushed along well over 2f out, ridden and switched right well over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd closing stages, never on terms with winner
Pride Of America returned an easy winner at Chester though has a 9lb hike to contend with and STRAWBERRI is just preferred. The latter struggled in better company when sent off favourite at Ascot on her reappearance but much better is expected returning to this longer trip fitted with a hood for the first time. Vanity Affair looks high enough in the weights and the out-of-sorts Gifted Ruler is upped in trip.
Pride Of America (FR) 3-1 (9-2) Made most, pushed 4 lengths clear over 1f out, eased towards finish, won at Chester 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in May beating Desert Emperor (9-6) by 5 1/2l, 13 ran.
Gifted Ruler 9-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 15th of 20, 9 1/4l behind Eilean Dubh (9-1) at York 1m hcp (3) gd in May.
Strawberri 4-1fav (8-7) Tracked leader in pair racing towards far side of main group, prominent as groups merged 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final 2f, 8th of 9, 10 3/4l behind Soft Whisper (9-12) at Ascot 1m hcp fll (2) gd in May.
Vanity Affair (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression, 4th of 5, 6 1/2l behind Greatgadian (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (3) pol in Apr.