close up on outer, chased leading pair under pressure 2f out, driven and edged left and no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in 5th, pushed along 3f out, soon outpaced, kept on one pace final 1f
pulled hard, held up in 7th, hung right from 3f out, weakened 2f out and soon eased, tailed off
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
held up in 6th, headway between horses 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never quite able to challenge front pair
took keen hold, settled 2nd, led narrowly 5f out, strongly pressed and kept on gamely throughout final furlong, headed post
narrow lead to 5f out, stayed in 2nd, ridden to challenge from 2f out, upsides throughout final furlong, driven ahead last stride
Gallantry, The Which Doctor and Dalradian have all won over course and distance in the past but recent form among the trio hasn't been great leading us to side with FILM SET. The Godolphin colt ran a solid race at Windsor last time and with the yard hitting top gear, he must go close. Gallantry was a winner here over this trip back in February and made a bold bid to take advantage of a favourable draw at Chester last time. The Which Doctor, a course and distance winner back in October, hit some of his best form this time last year. He finished some way adrift of Film Set on his reappearnace at Windsor and while he should strip fitter, a much improved performance is needed here.
Arabian Spirit 25-1 (9-1) In touch, switched left and ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 13, 14l behind Dunn'o (9-1) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Bomber Command (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, duelling for contested lead 6f out, ridden 3f out, weakening when hung right 2f out, soon beaten, last of 9, 32l behind Dubai's Touch (10-0) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Gallantry 11-1 (9-2) Mid-division, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Desert Dreamer (8-8) at Chester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
The Which Doctor 13-2 (10-0) Always towards rear, never near leaders, weakened from 2f out, 8th of 9, 18l behind The Cayterers (9-1) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Dalradian (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Steadied start, held up, in touch on outside over 2f out, soon hanging right, no headway, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 10l behind Yirga (8-12) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Film Set (USA) 16-1 (9-6) Disputed lead, headed narrowly over 2f out, kept on one pace, lost 2nd over 1f out, 3rd of 9, 4l behind The Cayterers (9-1) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Tudor Key (IRE) 100-1 (8-8) In touch far side, effort over 2f out, not quicken and one pace from over 1f out, 12th of 30, 9l behind Fareer (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Wajaha (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Held up, effort 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 18th of 19, 34l behind Moneycantbuymelove (8-11) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo fll lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
