held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer
tracked leaders, effort well over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
steadied start, held up in rear, never a factor
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, rallied over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, redily
prominent, every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
awkward start, keen, held up in touch, effort well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, quickened 3f out, strongly challenged over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
Sir Robert Cheval has been very consistent at this level over the trip and will be difficult to keep out of the frame again. Dornoch, three times a winner in France, ran well on his comeback and won't be long winning again though further rain would help. Michael Bell tries GEORGE CINQ in a first-time visor after his run of second places and with Louis Steward's claim to aid his cause he is taken to get his head in front again. Obsidian was confined to 1m2f last season but dropped to a mile at Thirsk last time and did it nicely. Richard Fahey must believe he has the pace for this and he makes his handicap debut off what could prove a fair mark.
Sir Robert Cheval 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge and every chance when edged right over 1f out, chased leaders until weakened final 100 yards, 6th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Basil Berry (9-8) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Dornoch (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Held up in 5th, headway over 2f out, hung right from 2f out, ridden and wandered over 1f out, hung right and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3l behind Fiftyshadesofgrey (8-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Flyman 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders far side, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 8l behind Pipers Note (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Apr.
George Cinq 14-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, no impression on winner, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Twin Appeal (8-12) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Lover Man (IRE) 80-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, kept on, not able to reach leaders, 6th of 15, 3l behind Twin Appeal (8-12) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Free Code (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) Dwelt outpaced, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 10th of 22, 4 1/2l behind Eastern Impact (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf.
Obsidian (USA) 7-2 (10-0) Keen, tracked leaders, travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, held on, won at Thirsk 1m mdn stks (5) sft beating First Sitting (10-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Street Force (USA) 11-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 27l behind Taghreeb (8-13) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Grissom (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 12l behind Instant Attraction (9-0) at Chester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
