led after 1f, narrowly headed over 7f out, stayed chasing leader, driven to regain lead inside final furlong, stayed on gamely near finish
held up, towards rear, headway and wide outside from over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
held up towards rear, steady headway on outside from 3f out, hard ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, went 2nd and closed on winner near finish, just held
held up, mid-division on inside, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, until passed weakening rivals inside final furlong
pulled hard, led 1f, tracked leader, led over 7f out, driven and headed inside final furlong, stayed challenging until no extra and lost 2 places near finish
held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, finished well to take 3rd final strides
held up and mid-division on outside, headway on outside 3f out, soon chasing leaders, driven along over 2f out, soon beaten and eased final furlong
in touch, driven along and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, still well there, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pushed along and struggling entering straight, always in rear
Nonrunner
ALANBROOKE will need to go close from a mark of 78 to justify his Group race entry and we fancy him to do so. Dangers abound but include Brunston and Swinging Sixties. Mark Johnston's colt ran green on debut in a Sandown maiden won by classic hope Four Winds but showed the benefit of that run when narrowly prevailing at Nottingham. The form looks solid, he's crying out for this longer trip and this is his chosen target from a number of entries. Branston has been involved in the finish on both starts this season and should have a say in the outcome here as he's progressing along the right lines. Ultimate was behind him at Salisbury but rates a danger with the swing in the weights in his favour, particularly if it rains. Swinging Sixties has a little more to prove following a disappointing return to action but it would be no surprise to see him leave that form behind in due course. Solar Graphite, Simon Gray and Decorum are three more to note but the one that we want to be with is Alanbrooke.
Simon Gray 10-3fav (9-3) With leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr beating Eastern Warrior (9-1) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Brunston 7-2fav (8-12) Held up in rear, steady headway on outside over 4f out, led 2f out, ridden and wandered left and right over 1f out, pushed along, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Barwell Bridge (9-7) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Alanbrooke 2-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, ridden along 3f out, headway over 1f out, driven to lead final 50 yards, won at Nottingham 1m 2yo mdn (5) sft in Oct beating Thousand Miles (9-3) by nk, 11 ran.
El Bravo 7-2fav (9-4) Held up in rear, headway under strong pressure on outside over 2f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd last strides, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Chiberta King (8-10) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr.
Ultimate 13-2 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Brunston (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Decorum (USA) 3-1 (8-7) In touch, chased winner over 3f out, ridden and no impression entering final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Rafaan (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr.
Sixties Swinger (USA) 13-2 (9-3) Took keen hold, tracked leader after 2f, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 7l behind Headline Act (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) std in Apr.
Peter Grimes (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Tracked leader after 1f, ridden 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 4th of 9, 10l behind Solar Graphite (8-9) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr.
Gulf President 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leading pair, ridden 3f out, outpaced by leading pair final 2f, lost 3rd place close home, 4th of 10, 8l behind Big Bound (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Divinatore 13-2 (9-2) In touch, ran wide over 5f out, chased leader 4f out, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd again inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Wunder Strike (8-4) at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Apr.
Hilbre Point (USA) 40-1 (8-11) Always in rear, last of 12, 31l behind Bothy (8-11) at Epsom Downs 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Apr.
Solar Graphite (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Held up, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead post, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Apr beating Morning Sir Alan (9-1) by shd, 9 ran.
Supernoverre (IRE) 10-3 (9-1) Held up, headway under pressure 3f out, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on, won at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr beating Dispol Diva (8-4) by nk, 8 ran.
