tracked leader far side, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened and behind
led far side group, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with stands side well inside final furlong
tracked leaders centre, ridden and lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, in touch far side, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 2f out, soon eased
held up behind centre, ridden and headway over 1f out, came towards stands side to challenge inside final furlong, kept on, led towards finish (hand timed)
in touch far side, came towards centre halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened final furlong
mid-division centre, chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders centre, ridden and lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, held up behind centre, headway 3f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, came towards stands side and led narrowly inside final furlong, headed towards finish, kept on
mid-division centre, outpaced 3f out, never on terms
held up behind centre, headway over 3f out, led inside final 2f, soon ridden, edged badly right towards stands side rail1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
held up behind centre, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
tracked leader centre, lost place 3f out, weakened 2f out
led centre, ridden and headed inside final 2f, no impression final furlong
mid-division centre, outpaced over 2f out, never near leaders
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Calvados Spirit is the only course winner in the line-up though that was over 7f on fast going. EL HAYEM (NAP) made a very encouraging reappearance in the Spring Cup here and was heavily supported at Chester but missed the break and could never really recover, though didn't get the clearest of runs. He's never performed on ground with ease but there's no reason why he shouldn't be suited and he can go one better. Sinfonietta is 1-16 but has been placed in some very tough handicaps including the Spring Mile at Doncaster so he has to be on the short-list. Kyllachy Gala continues on a high mark after his winning form in Italy but Top Beak reappeared with a very strong run on ground quicker than he would have liked here last month and still has some scope.
Brex Drago (ITY) 33-1 (9-7) In touch, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Next Stage (8-11) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Dark Red (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) In touch stands side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 28th of 31, 32 3/4l behind Spark Plug (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gf in Sep.
Candelisa (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Towards rear centre group, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 21, 1 3/4l behind Ballet Concerto (9-9) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Raising Sand 8-1 (9-6) Behind centre group, quickly pulled up over 3f out, at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Withernsea (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, plugged on, never threatened, 12th of 24, 4 3/4l behind Fastnet Tempest (8-5) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Sinfonietta (FR) 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders centre group, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on and held towards finish, 2nd of 21, 3/4l behind Ballet Concerto (9-9) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
El Hayem (IRE) 13-8fav (8-6) Slowly into stride, soon recovered into mid-division on inside, closer 4f out, travelling well and headway between horses 1f out, ran on into 2nd well inside final furlong, never able to challenge, eased when held close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Sound Advice (9-0) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gf in May.
Top Beak (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up in touch on inside, switched right 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace inside final furlong, went 3rd last strides, never going pace of leading duo, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Signe (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in Apr.
Brigliadoro (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Next Stage (8-11) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Calvados Spirit 5-2fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, not clearest of runs and squeezed through over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon ridden, ran on well, eased close home, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (4) pol in Apr beating Mr Red Clubs (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Mutarakez (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway and not much room over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 8th of 17, 5 1/4l behind Cote d'Azur (9-1) at Thirsk 1m hcp (2) gf in May.
Grand Inquisitor 20-1 (9-8) Always in rear, 12th of 13, 10 1/2l behind That Is The Spirit (10-0) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (3) pol in Apr.
Bold Prediction (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Broke smartly, led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 6, 4 1/4l behind Ballard Down (8-11) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (3) pol in May.
Medburn Dream 17-2 (8-7) Made most, ridden inside final 2f, headed over 1f out, chased leaders, faded well inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 3 1/4l behind Gossiping (8-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Zlatan (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Close up on inner, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, driven out, won at Nottingham 1m hcp (4) gd in May beating Pumaflor (9-6) by nk, 11 ran.
Kyllachy Gala 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Quixote (8-6) at Haydock 1m hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Bunbury 6-1 (9-9) Took keen hold, held up, ridden and headway in centre over 1f outd stayed on into 4th inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Forceful Appeal (8-12) at Ascot 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
