steady start, held up in rear, pushed a long over 3f out, ridden and headway 2f out, soon every chance, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon carried left, driven and rallied to lead again final strides
keen, held up in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden to lead approaching 1f out, soon hung badly left, driven and headed final strides
held up in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon slightly out paced, driven and ran on towards finish
keen, tracked leaders, tracked leader 6f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
BECAUSEWECAN is narrowly preferred here to Solar Graphite and Supernoverre. Mark Johnston has got his horses in terrific form and he looks to have a good chance here with Becausewecan. The colt was last seen finishing third at Southwell on his reappearance in March off a mark of 76, and he races off the same mark today. Although the best of his form has come on slow ground, he should be able to cope with this quicker surface and it should help him over this new trip this evening. If he fails to shine then it may be Supernoverre who takes advantage. He comes here chasing a hat-trick following wins at Kempton and Catterick and must be a big player despite a further 5lb rise in the weights. Kaolak and Dazinksi need to step up on recent showings, so of more interest may be Solar Graphite. John Dunlop's gelding ran well in defeat last time out at Goodwood and he is the sort of horse that his trainer excels with. Royal Trooper needs considering receiving plenty of weight however it is Becausewecan who can.
Supernoverre (IRE) 10-3 (9-1) Held up, headway under pressure 3f out, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on, won at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Apr beating Dispol Diva (8-4) by nk, 8 ran.
Becausewecan (USA) 6-1 (9-2) Led, joined after 1f, ridden, headed 3f out, kept on to chase winner 1f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 4, 3 1/2l behind Hunterview (9-4) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) fbs in Mar.
Kaolak (USA) 150-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, pushed along halfway, no chance final 3f, 10th of 12, 21l behind Glass Harmonium (9-2) at Royal Ascot 1m 2f 3yo lst stk (1) gf.
Solar Graphite (IRE) 6-1 (8-6) Held up in last pair, pushed along over 2f out, switched out over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to press for 2nd near finish, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Brunston (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Dazinski 8-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden along over 4f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Antigua Sunrise (9-3) at Beverley 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Royal Trooper (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Racing Hero (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd.
