chased leaders, ridden halfway, no impression
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
always prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong
steadied start, held up, effort 2f out, ridden, no extra inside final furlong
in rear, ridden and no impresison from over 1f out
always in rear
chased leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
led, ridden and headed well inside final furlong, kept on
in rear, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up, always in rear
Whitbarrow would have claims if fit enough for his first outing in over three months but lack of a recent run has to be of concern and preference is for Edged In Gold, who gets the vote over another last time out winner Double M. The selection has shown improved form on the all-weather of late and remains well treated back on turf. Star Duster is difficult to recommend on this season's efforts, while Clearing Sky could probably do with some help from the handicapper. Top weight Canadian Danehill would have chances on the form shown at Folkestone in April but disappointed on a return visit to the venue last month so is probably best watched at present. More solid claims are probably held by Double M, who was good value for his win in a banded race at Kempton last time. This looks tougher though and a better bet looks to be Edged In Gold.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Raced against near side rail, prominent, hung right and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 6l behind High Ridge (8-12) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 9-4fav (9-8) Chased leaders until weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 6l behind Native Title (9-13) at Lingfield 5f clm (6) pol in Feb.
Kempsey 9-1 (9-13) Led, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Cashel Mead (9-11) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) sft in May.
Silver Prelude 20-1 (9-8) Held up in touch, ridden, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 7l behind Taboor (9-2) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Seneschal 8-1 (9-11) In touch, effort over 1f out, faded final furlong, 6th of 15, 8l behind Digital (9-12) at Bath 6f hcap (5) sft in May.
Parkside Pursuit 14-1 (9-13) Always behind, 15th of 16, 19l behind Dunn Deal (9-13) at Warwick 5f hcap (6) gf in May.
Star Duster 12-1 (9-0) Soon behind, last of 12, 9l behind Cashel Mead (9-11) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) sft in May.
Clearing Sky (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Stumbled and started slowly, always behind, last of 13, 14l behind Mystery Pips (9-9) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Edged In Gold 6-1 (8-13) Held up, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, soon ridden, just held on, won at W'hampton 5f banded stk (7) std in May beating Compton Classic (9-3) by a shd, 10 ran.
Double M 11-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, headway from 2f out, led 1f out, soon clear, ridden out, won at Kempton 6f banded stk (7) pol in May beating Rowanberry (9-0) by 2l, 12 ran.