tracked leader until 10f out, close up, ridden over 3f out, keeping on same pace until eased final furlong
soon led, headed 10f out, tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, challenging when hung in behind winner inside final furlong, stayed on near finish, just failed
went right start, tracked leaders, led 10f out, ridden over 2f out, 3 lengths clear entering final 2f, driven out, just held on
An interesting contest in which Steve Gollings' consistent dual purpose performer Local Hero would be the selction if divrted from Ascot. His first preference is for the Berkshire track, however, so the vote goes to KORNGOLD. The latter disappointed when backed as though defeat were out of the question at Thirsk but could be a different proposition here with that run under his belt. The consistent Halla San may have reached double figures in terms of age but has staged something of a revival lately and looks the main threat.
Halla San 7-1 (8-8) Led early, prominent, chased winner 5f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Gulf of Naples (9-3) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-105 (2) sft in Apr.
Korngold 13-8fav (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway into mid-division over 4f out, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, never on terms, 6th of 12, 7l behind Veiled Applause (8-12) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Apr.
Mattoral 11-1 (8-4) Held up in touch in mid-division, headway over 3f out, edged left and stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 7l behind Rockfella (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
General Ting (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders inside final 2f, kept on same pace, never on terms, 6th of 12, 12l behind Royal Swain (9-1) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Local Hero (GER) 5-1fav (8-7) Held up, not clear run over 2f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on, not reached winner, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Ithoughtitwasover (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.