led and set steady pace, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden on outer to chase leader over 1f out, driven and strong challenge 1f out, held inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, effort on outside, driven and hung right over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong to take 3rd final 75 yards
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and pressed 1f out, in command inside final furlong, ran on
held up in rear, effort on inside over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in touch, effort on inside to chase leading pair over 1f out, no impression final furlong and lost final 75 yards
Nonrunner
Undeterred has found a new lease of life now that he has proved his stamina for this sort of trip and he is fancied to make his journey south pay dividends; possibly at the expense of Banknote and Outer Hebrides. The last named has been a touch frustrating over the years and has struggled to live up the early promise he showed for David Loder. However, he is a capable tool in this sort of company and is worth noting in the betting today. Banknote has won 4 of his previous 9 starts and has the capabilities of giving The Queen a belated birthday present. He is on a 3lb higher in his quest for a three-timer and has a feasible chance on these terms. However, a 247-day absence has to be a worry and he may just be sharper for the outing. Therefore, we switch to Undeterred, whose attitude is unquestionable and has a solid chance of deliver the goods under a useful 5lb claimer.
Major League (USA) 100-1 (9-0) Driven in rear halfway, always behind, 14th of 15, 17l behind Visionist (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcap (2) pol in Apr.
Banknote 11-1 (9-1) Mid-division, effort on outer 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Windsor 1m hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Habanero (9-7) by a nk, 13 ran.
Mineral Star (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, never dangerous, 13th of 16, 14l behind Rio Riva (8-6) at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Outer Hebrides 14-1 (9-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Into The Breeze (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Waterside (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra, 4th of 14, 2l behind Hail The Chief (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Isidore Bonheur (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Towards rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 6th of 16, 7l behind Dabbers Ridge (9-7) at Thirsk 7f hcap (3) gd in Apr.
Landucci 12-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, some headway on outer over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 5l behind Hail The Chief (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Davenport (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Behind, headway, outside, hung left over 1f out, driven, stayed on final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 4th of 15, 7l behind Pride of Nation (8-12) at Bath 1m hcap (4) gd in Apr.
Undeterred 16-1 (10-9) Close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Corran Ard (11-2) at Sandown 1m hcap (4) gd in Apr.
