in touch, pushed along over 4f out, ridden to lead approaching 1f out, caught post
close up, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out until stayed on towards finish
raced keenly, led after 1f, steadied pace after 2f out, quickened over 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
led 1f, tracked leader after, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in last place, headway and hung left from over 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, stayed on to lead post
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway approaching final furlong, stayed on inside final furlong
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Nonrunner
SRI KUANTAN, a winner at Yarmouth last month, is still unexposed at the trip and is taken as the one to side with here. Silk Hall and Zuwaar are two major obstacles in the way, while a case can also be stated for Herrera, who is better than she showed at Thirsk last time; the longer trip might help her get back on the right footing, though. Step This Way, on the other hand, has a lot to prove despite being back on a winning mark. Her recent starts have left a lot to be desired. Zuwaar is equally effective on turf as he is on the all-weather. And, as he stays well, he has to be a threat on these terms. Silk Hall has been in great heart under both codes and is likely to make a bold bid despite carrying top weight. However, Sri Kuantan has plenty of scope for improvement and he looks worth keeping on the right side now he has started to full his potential.
Silk Hall (UAE) 11-8fav (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well under pressure, won at Great Leighs 1m 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Oct beating Trenchant (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Four Miracles 9-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, effort when not much room and hampered over 2f out, not recover, 6th of 9, 23l behind Downhiller (9-6) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Apr.
Sri Kuantan (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Slowly away, soon led and made left, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr beating Aegean Prince (9-9) by 3l, 6 ran.
Step This Way (USA) 5-2 (9-2) Behind, ridden along and headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, edged right when weakening approaching final furlong, 3rd of 5, 10l behind Demolition (9-5) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Colonel Flay 4-1 (9-7) Held up, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out, 6th of 13, 10l behind Mount Lavinia (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcap (5) gd in Oct.
Zuwaar 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, driven to lead over 1f out, all out, won at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Apr beating My Mate Max (8-13) by hd, 9 ran.
Master At Arms 25-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, well behind Zarinava (8-12) at Curragh 2m stks gd in Apr.
They All Laughed 20-1 (8-13) Steadied in rear, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 6, 8l behind Sri Kuantan (8-8) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr.
Herrera (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) In touch, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 10l behind Destinys Dream (9-0) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) fm in Apr.
