chased leading pair, ridden to challenge when head high over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway on far rail over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, never nearer
led, ridden and joined over 1f out, kept on gamely when pressed inside final furlong, no extra and headed final 100 yards
chased leader, challenged over 1f out, upsides and edged left inside final furlong, ran on to lead final 100 yards
always towards rear, never on terms
held up in mid-division, ridden and beaten 2f out
steaded start, took keen hold, held up towards rear, never involved
held up towards rear, beaten 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
chased leaders on rail, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and switched right inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
Nonrunner
It's hardly surprising that David Barron is striking while the iron is hot with PEARL ICE, who takes his chance here with a penalty after Thursday's smooth victory at Ripon, He'll get more than 6lb when reassessed and can complete a quick double. Es Que Love looks a massive threat as he ran the race of his life when beaten a neck by Slade Power in a Listed contest at Haydock last week. Piazza San Pietro was staying on very strongly behind Chil The Kite at Goodwood and a big run from the winner in the previous race will be a boost to the form. Swiss Franc has won twice in 24 starts - both times on this track - so he's one to note from his lowly spot in the handicap as is Irish Heartbeat, whose two runs this term will have blown away the cobwebs.
Medicean Man 12-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up last, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, last of 5, 3 1/2l behind Markab (9-0) at Windsor 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf in May.
High Standing (USA) 25-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 6l behind Imperial Djay (8-7) at Chester 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Es Que Love (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led, raced wide of pack, ridden over 1f out, headed close home no extra, 2nd of 7, nk behind Slade Power (9-0) at Haydock 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.
Mirza 14-1 (9-4) Mid-division stand side, driven inside final 2f, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no impression, 8th of 24, 4 1/2l behind Maarek (9-8) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in May.
Breathless Kiss (USA) 25-1 (8-11) Behind, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Docofthebay (9-2) at Lingfield 6f Listed stks (1) pol in Nov.
Pearl Ice 5-2fav (9-2) In touch, headway to lead overall over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs beating Beckermet (8-9) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Shropshire (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened, 17th of 19, 16l behind Secret Witness (9-1) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Swiss Franc 16-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression, 12th of 16, 7l behind Judge 'n Jury (8-0) at York 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Irish Heartbeat (IRE) 8-1fav (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, stayed on, 7th of 16, 3l behind Judge 'n Jury (8-0) at York 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
El Viento (FR) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 16, 9l behind Judge 'n Jury (8-0) at York 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Lexi's Hero (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 18, 4l behind Dancing Freddy (8-10) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gf in May.
Joe Packet 33-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden and lost place over 2f out, 21st of 22, 28l behind Colonel Mak (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Apr.
Albaqaa 22-1 (9-2) In touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, last of 5, 12l behind Tullius (9-2) at Windsor 1m Listed stks 3yo (1) sft in May.
Swiss Cross 22-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, hung left inside final 2f, driven and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 1 3/4l behind Lui Rei (9-7) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Piazza San Pietro 25-1 (9-1) Behind, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to take 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Chilli Green (8-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Fratellino 40-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 7l behind Excelette (8-5) at Haydock 5f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.
