led, driven over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on, held by front pair towards finish
tracked leader after 1f, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, bumped 6f out, modest headway over 1f out, no impression, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division on outside, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, pulled hard, not much room 6f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
held up, outpaced over 3f out, well beaten final 2f
prominent early, chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led entering final furlong, carried left and headed close home
held up in mid-division, driven over 2f out, plugged on inside final furlong, no impression
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, effort over 2f out, one pace over 1f out
held up in rear, pulled hard, not much room 6f out, edged left and modest headway over 2f out, well held over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chasing leaders over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, outpaced by leading trio over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
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An impossible-looking renewal of a contest which usually provides plenty of clues for big handicaps later in the season. Chief Whip has to go on the short-list after a cracking run in a similar race at York course and distance two weeks ago. Stablemate Shaiyem also warrants respect having won well over course and distance two weeks ago while Predilection was only beaten half-a-length in a Listed race on Polytrack 10 days ago and will be a threat to all if translating that form to Turf. Above N Beyond was just touched off at Chester and should again beat fifth Ode To Evening and seventh Still On Top, though has to concede weight all round. Beverley winner Garcia may still be on a decent mark but stable companion ANOTHER TOUCH is also respected, better drawn and may represent more value. The Arcano gelding stayed on strongly on his reappearance over 7f at Doncaster and a return to this longer trip is in his favour. Beaverbrook looks the pick of Mark Johnston's trio.
Above N Beyond 9-2 (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure when hard pressed inside final furlong, headed narrowly final strides, 2nd of 9, shd behind Ian Fleming (8-7) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gd in May.
Ode To Evening 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced by front pair well over 1f out, never on terms, lost place inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Ian Fleming (8-7) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gd in May.
Special Season 5-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Sea of Flames (9-5) at Lingfield 1m stks (2) pol in Mar.
Beaverbrook 22-1 (9-0) Led after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Hawkbill (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f lst stks (1) gs in Apr.
Still On Top 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, lost place inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 7 1/2l behind Ian Fleming (8-7) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gd in May.
Another Touch 5-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Carrington (8-10) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) sft in Apr.
Chief Whip (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Held up, switched left halfway, headway over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on well, 2nd of 20, 1 1/2l behind Castle Harbour (8-13) at York 7f hcp (3) gd in May.
Garcia 9-4cfav (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon recovered tracking leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well, won at Beverley 7f hcp (3) gs in Apr beating Arab Poet (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 5 ran.
Kingston Kurrajong 25-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, slight lead after 2f, headed 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 14 1/2l behind Viren's Army (9-0) at Chester 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Explosive Power (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) In touch, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, soon one pace, 6th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Carrington (8-10) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) sft in Apr.
Shaiyem (IRE) 5-1fav (8-6) Prominent early, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led and edged left 1f out, stayed on well, won at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gd in May beating Steel of Madrid (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Wild Hacked (USA) 5-2jfav (9-1) Tracked leader and keen, ridden 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Windsor 1m mdn stks (5) gd in May beating Silk Cravat (9-1) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Mariee 13-2 (9-4) Tracked leader, effort 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Oh This Is Us (9-1) at Newmarket 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
Predilection (USA) 2-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 1/2l behind Sea of Flames (9-0) at Lingfield 1m lst stks (1) pol in Apr.
Chiringuita (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, off the pace in last pair, headway over 2f out, went 4th towards finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Light Music (9-0) at Newbury 7f lst stks (1) sft in Oct.
Zodiakos (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, headway entering final furlong, stayed on to go 3rd close home, nearest finish, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Folkswood (9-3) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Experto Crede (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Steadied start in rear, plenty to do 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Suqoor (9-5) at Lingfield 7f hcp (4) pol in Apr.
