made all, clear 2 lengths clear 2f out, ridden out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
held up, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
dwelt held up, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt towards rear, switched left to stand side rail over 1f out, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt in rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
close up, ridden over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd near finish
always towards rear
towards rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor
tracked winner, kept on one pace, lost 2nd near finish
close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
NonRunner
MR LUPTON beat stablemate Eastern Impact in this 12 months ago and is 3lb lower. He made a cracking reappearance behind Perfect pastures at Doncaster and looks poised for a repeat, though the runner-up is 2lb better off and also has claims as he goes well here. Magical Memory was a fair fourth in the Abernant Stakes here last month and should also be in the firing-line while Aeolus returned to form over course and distance last month and is only 4lb higher. Eastern Impact, Rebel Surge and Ekhtiyaar all finished close up that day while Scorching Heat may have more to offer this year. Medicine Jack, Ice Lord and Victory Angel are also capable of making an impression.
Gifted Master (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Led, pushed along and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind City Light (9-5) at Lingfield 6f stks (2) pol in Mar.
Magical Memory (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Close up, pushed along and every chance 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 2l behind Brando (9-7) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Apr.
Mr Lupton (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Prominent, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on and always well held, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Perfect Pasture (9-8) at Doncaster 6f lst stks (1) sft in Mar.
Aeolus 7-1 (9-7) Close up, pushed along and every chance over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr beating Ower Fly (8-11) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Tis Marvellous 14-1 (9-4) last of 12, 17 1/4l behind High On Life (8-9) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Ekhtiyaar 9-2fav (9-7) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Aeolus (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Victory Angel (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Raced far side until groups merged merged over 3f out, pushed along and headway when not clear run approaching final furlong, not trouble leaders, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Nobly Born (8-12) at Ascot 6f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Medicine Jack 5-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, took keen hold early, pushed along in 4th under 2f out, went 3rd and ridden 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead near line, won at Naas 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Smash Williams (9-8) by hd, 9 ran.
Eastern Impact (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Aeolus (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Ice Lord (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Steadied start, raced keenly, held up in rear in centre, good headway near side of group stayed on into overall 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 18, 3 1/4l behind Makzeem (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Baron Bolt 7-2 (9-6) Held up in mid-division, headway far side of group chasing leaders over 2f out, 2nd inside final 2f, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Alaadel (8-10) at Newbury 6f hcp (3) sft in Oct.
George Dryden (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) In touch in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 8, 4 1/4l behind A Momentofmadness (8-12) at Kempton 5f hcp (2) pol in Apr.
Swift Approval (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Keen, tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 12 1/2l behind Aeolus (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Captain Colby (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Naadirr (9-5) at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) sft in Mar.
Rebel Surge (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 15, 3 3/4l behind Aeolus (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Scorching Heat 9-2fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) sft in Aug beating Tommy G (8-5) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
