steadied start, held up in 4th, pushed along over 4f out, some headway 2f out, one-paced
tracked winner, ridden 4f out, no impression
made all, shaken up and quickened over 1f out, soon clear (wore cheek pieces)
held up in 3rd, ridden 4f out, soon beaten
Last year's Derby fifth and King Edward VII winner Storming Home has failed to greet the judge during the current campaign but is still the TEAMtalk choice in a race that has cut up badly. The Barry Hills-trained four-year-old has not been discredited in Group 1 company this term and, although a little below par last month when third in a Doncaster Listed contest, he should have too much class for inferior rivals. Mutakarrim represents Dermot Weld and has to be respected but this dual-purpose performer's form falls short of what is required to score at this level. Hannibal Lad is a thoroughly game and genuine handicapper but is likely to struggle here while Sunny Glenn has clearly had his problems and looks a shadow of former glories.
