took keen hold, chased leaders, chased winner on inside 3f out, until over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
lost good position halfway, mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on to 3rd over 1f out until no extra inside final furlong
mid-division on outside, struggling 3f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, led 2f, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, chased winner 6f out until 3f out, lost 3rd well over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leader, led 8f out, driven along from 2f out, soon clear, stayed on well
mid-division on outside, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, effort on outside and hung left when ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
held up towards rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd inside final furlong, unable to reach winner
slowly into stride, behind, headway on inside over 1f out, never troubled leaders
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
Relatively unexposed three-year-olds are rarely seen in such contests but MYSTIC EDGE is a pleasing exception and Michael Bell's filly boasts solid credentials after two promising efforts this term. Appreciating the step up in trip when runner-up here last time, she'll go close with a similar effort against more exposed rivals. Iguacu won a similar contest at Goodwood on his penultimate start which bodes well for his chances and he looks the main danger despite a 3lb higher mark. Beneath stays much further than this so expect plenty to be made of his assured stamina. He'll be dangerous if allowed to dominate and looks the each-way shout, while Dragon Slayer goes well here, has his conditions and is shortlist material.
Dragon Slayer (IRE) 11-4fav (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up off the pace, ridden and no impression when hung left over 2f out, 5th of 9, 12l behind Cane Cat (8-12) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Beneath 3-1fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Amazing King (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Professor John (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Chased leader until 7f out, stayed in 3rd until hampered on rail over 5f out, ridden and weakened inside final 3f, 7th of 9, 22l behind Cane Cat (8-12) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Hurricane Thomas (IRE) 22-1 (10-8) Prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 16l behind Amana (10-8) at Warwick 1m 5f am hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Iguacu 9-1 (8-3) Towards rear, never on terms, 7th of 11, 8l behind Broughtons Swinger (9-4) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Back To Paris (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Refused to race, in a race won by Laura Land (10-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f am hcp 0-52 (6) pol in Feb, 11 ran.
Bussell Along (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 9, 12l behind Dancing Primo (8-3) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Market Puzzle (IRE) 11-1 (8-3) Led early, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 11, 16l behind Art Scholar (9-2) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Chantilly Dancer (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 19l behind Shouda (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in May.
Apurna 66-1 (8-7) Tracked clear winner until over 4f out, weakened 3f out, last of 11, 42l behind Guga (8-12) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Mystic Edge 9-2 (8-4) Dwelt, soon in touch in 5th, headway 3f out, stayed on to 2nd inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Apache Glory (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo fll hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Jinto 7-1 (10-8) Held up, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 10l behind Amana (10-8) at Warwick 1m 5f am hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
