chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on to lead post
mid-division, soon pushed along, hanging left over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 4th towards finish
towards rear, driven over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never involved
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, unable to close over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
steadied from wide draw, held up in rear, behind over 2f out, never dangerous
in rear, some headway on inside over 1f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
prominent, led 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, headed post
ASK THE GURU has won twice over track and trip this year including his latest start. He may be good enough to defy a 4lb rise. Pucon won last year's inaugural running at 16/1 and is only 1lb higher today but Picansort looks no nearer winning despite a continuing slide down the weights. Flying Bear has failed to figure since scoring at Chelmsford in March but Meritocracy went close off today's mark over 6f here last month. Royal Acquisition is capable of figuring if in the mood.
Flying Bear (IRE) 7-4fav (9-4) Keen tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Foxy Forever (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Meritocracy (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Pressed leaders on outside, went 2nd halfway, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, not quicken in 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Major Crispies (9-7) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Dangerous Age 9-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, effort on outside over 2f out, soon no impression, last of 7, 4l behind Rozene (9-1) at Ripon 5f app hcp (5) gd.
Royal Acquisition 6-1 (9-1) Dwelt keen tacked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong, last of 5, 8l behind Foxy Forever (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Picansort 7-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, no extra and lost 2 places towards finish, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Ginzan (9-5) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Apr.
Ask The Guru 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, stayed on, ridden out, won at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar beating Boxing Shadows (9-0) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Flashy Queen (IRE) 16-1 (8-0) Chased leaders on inside, edged right and weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 11, 7l behind Humidor (9-7) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Temple Road (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Soon off the pace in 5th, pushed along halfway, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Powerful Wind (9-5) at Chepstow 5f hcap (5) gd.
Pucon 12-1 (8-9) Soon led, ridden and headed entering final furlong, weakened towards finish, 6th of 9, 6l behind Go Nani Go (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Waseem Faris (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Held up near side, never on terms, 20th of 21, 49l behind Childesplay (8-10) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.