led, ridden 2f out, headed narrowly 1f out, still every chance when short of room inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led narrowly 1f out, driven and edged left inside final furlong, headed well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and weakened 2f out
held up, ridden 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, weakened 2f out, ridden over 1f out
tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, ridden and flashed tail, driven to lead well inside final furlong
KING'S APPROACH may be good enough to concede weight all round although support for one or any of the newcomers would clearly be of interest. Richard Hannon has his usual strong team of juveniles at his disposal and this one stepped up on his debut form to get the better of a three-way photo at Leicester. The runner-up has disappointed since but the third has won in good style and the form should hold up. Shark Man was fifth in the Brocklesby and cannot be ignored having run with credit on both starts since. His pilot claims a handy 3lbs and he should give another good account. The four newcomers all make some appeal on paper and hail from yards that know how to ready debutants but they've been set a fair standard to aim at by our selection, King's Approach.
King's Approach (IRE) 6-5fav (9-3) With leader, led 3f out, headed 2f out, led again over 1f out, driven and headed well inside final furlong, rallied to lead final strides, won at Leicester 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Apr beating Farmer Giles (9-3) by ns, 9 ran.
Shark Man (IRE) 10-11fav (8-6) In touch, edging left under pressure, led well inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Wolverhampton 5f 2yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Apr beating Dancing Freddy (8-12) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) Mull Of Kintyre gelding out of Gwapa.
Ginger Grey (IRE) Bertolini colt out of Just In Love.
Gold Crusher (USA) Johannesburg colt out of Compressed.
Niran (IRE) Captain Rio colt out of Valley Lights.