confidently ridden, steadied start, held up rear of main group, smooth headway on bit over 2f out, tracked leader over 1f out, eased into lead inside final furlong, hard held
always last, ridden and struggling final 4f, tailed off
held up, steady headway on outer to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with hard held winner
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off
tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly final furlong
soon close up on outer, pushed along and carried head high in final 2f, no chance with leader 2f, just held on for 3rd
took keen hold early, in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened just inside final 2f
chased leader to 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
held up in touch, ridden and every chance 2f out, outpaced by front pair final furlong, kept on to press for 3rd
slowly into stride, held up in rear, hung right and moderate headway final furlong
Dustoori, Jagger and Cleaver catch the eye here, with Dustoori taken to come on for a promising seasonal re-appearance. Cleaver is on a career high mark after a game win at Newbury last time, and this battle hardened type looks to have a stiff task. He looks sure to run his race but others look better handicapped. The grey, Jagger, has not won since taking a good prize at Chester three years ago, but there has been hope in his recent efforts. He faded over two miles last time, nonetheless running wel, and this drop back may well suit. He can hit the frame. Twice a winner as a three-year-old, Ed Dunlop's Dustoori ran well on his re-appearance to be a sound fourth at Sandown, staying on well in the closing stages. He is proven over this trip, and should come on for that recent run. Dustoori is unexposed compared to his rivals and can improve past them here.
Buster Hyvonen (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Silver Suitor (9-9) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Eva Soneva So Fast (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Started slowly, always in rear, tailed off final 2f, 13th of 14, 35l behind Viva Vettori (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcap (3) pol in May.
Jagger 6-1 (9-11) Led to over 1f out, soon beaten, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Gala Evening (9-11) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Awatuki (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Tracked leader to over 6f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, caught final stride, 2nd of 6, hd behind Art Man (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Dustoori 5-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not troubled leaders, 4th of 14, 7l behind Crete (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Cleaver 10-3fav (9-9) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on steadily under pressure to lead inside final furlong, ran on, driven out, won at Newbury 1m 5f hcap (5) sft in May beating Pocketwood (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Mister Right (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Raced keenly, always behind and never a danger final 2f, 10th of 11, 9l behind Paktolos (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Birkspiel (GER) 66-1 (8-7) Led until 3f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 6l behind Formax (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcap (3) sft in May.
Apache Fort 14-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 9, 7l behind Bassinet (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Bold Adventure 10-1 (9-1) Always behind, some headway over 2f out, never nearer, 8th of 13, 5l behind Cleaver (9-9) at Newbury 1m 5f hcap (5) sft in May.
