towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, edged left and ran on
dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
held up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, ran on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon headed, kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish
held up, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
in touch, ridden 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on towards finish
Favourites have a good record in this and, having had leading claims in the previous race, Henry Candy may well be looking at a quick sprint double with the progressive LIMATO (NAP). The latter kept his unbeaten record intact when landing a Group 3 at Ascot on his reappearance and can confirm latest running with a few of these. Adaay finished third in that Ascot contest and has since won at Newbury beating Salt Island while Markaz and the Hannon pair, Beacon and Burnt Sugar, also finished behind the selection last time. The consistent Mattmu found Limato too good at Newmarket in September but still looks the main danger in this unless Toocoolforschool can run up to the same level that saw him land the Group 2 Mill Reef at Newbury last season.
Adaay (IRE) 4-1fav (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gd beating Jungle Cat (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Beacon 20-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 8l behind Limato (9-1) at Ascot 6f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr.
Burnt Sugar (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never on terms, 5th of 12, 5l behind Limato (9-1) at Ascot 6f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr.
Glenalmond (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Raced stand side tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakening when short of room and snatched up over 1f out, 17th of 18, 21l behind Gleneagles (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf.
Limato (IRE) 6-4fav (9-1) Slowly into stride, chased leader, led over 1f out, driven clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ascot 6f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr beating Tendu (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Markaz (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace and lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Tupi (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gf.
Mattmu 14-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, headed near finish, 2nd of 15, hd behind Glass Office (9-8) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Salt Island 5-1 (9-0) Behind, headway over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Adaay (9-0) at Newbury 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gd.
Toocoolforschool (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Raced keenly, led, headed approaching final 2f, lost 2nd well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, lost modest 4th towards finish, 5th of 9, 9l behind Muhaarar (9-0) at Newbury 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr.
New Providence 5-2fav (8-10) Tracked leaders, effort to have every chance over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Majestic Queen (9-4) at Lingfield 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gd.
