led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, keen early, chased leaders over 2f out, stayed on same pace
tracked leaders, keen hold, pushed along over 4f out, weakened well over 2f out
held up, effort over 2f out, soon no impression
slowly into stride, soon in touch, driven to challenge over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, ran on well
Mountain High disappointed when last seen but his earlier form as three-year-old would make him the clear pick of these and Sir Michael Stoute's colt gets the vote to make a winning return at the main expense of Colisay and Blythe Knight. The last mentioned showed improved form when landing the Lincoln on his debut for John Quinn but he was unable to run up to the same level of form at Newbury subsequently and may be best left out of calculations unless the rain arrives. Boule d'Or would have claims on the pick of his form but does not win very often, while Hattan has struggled since landing the Chester Vase last term. Amanda Perrett's Colisay showed improved form at Newbury last time and has to be considered on that effort but Mountain High is less exposed than his rivals and is taken to regain the winning thread.
Blythe Knight (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear of main group, stayed on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 11th of 25, 4l behind Forgery (8-6) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gd in Apr.
Boule d'Or (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-3) Held up last, going well on rail 3f out, switched centre, ran on last 2f out, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Shakis (9-4) at Nad Al Sheba 1m 2f hcp gd in Mar.
Colinca's Lad (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Held up in touch and keen, lost place 3f out, hung right from over 2f out, stayed on, 6th of 11, 4l behind Bazelle (8-9) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol in Nov.
Colisay 20-1 (9-6) Prominent in main group, ridden to lead and overall leader over 1f out, kept on under pressure until caught final 50 yards, 2nd of 25, 1/2l behind Forgery (8-6) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gd in Apr.
Hattan (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Raced in rear, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 10l behind Shakis (9-4) at Nad Al Sheba 1m 2f hcp gd in Mar.
Mountain High (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Raced centre, held up, never dangerous, 10th of 12, 23l behind Enforcer (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f Grp 3 (1) gs in Oct.