held up, headway when bumped over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, pushed along 6f out, ridden when not clear run over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway over 7f out, lost place 6f out, rallied over 3f out, ridden 2f out, switched right and chased winner inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish
led to over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent and keen, led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, ran on
mid-division, headway when edged right entering straight, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway 10f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 6f out, hampered over 4f out, soon weakened
Congestion Charge, Calcutta Cup and Accordello catch the eye here, and Congestion Charge may prove expensive to ignore. Keith Reveley is still trying to win a race with Accordello, who nevertheless showed he possesses ability when tested in decent novice hurdle contests during the winter. His efforts on the Flat have been less encouraging to date, but he did show a little improvement on his latest start and will appreciate the step up in trip. Mark Johnston's Calcutta Cup is another who showed improvement last time, and his third to Henry Cecil's Barodine is very encouraging in this company. He can run well. Ed Dunlop's string are going well though, and Congestion Charge looks good enough to win this. She wasn't beaten far behind Leningrad on her debut and then finished a close second on her next outing when upped in grade. She hails from a staying family so this increased distance should suit. Congestion Charge is the selection.
Magnum Opus (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden, edged left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 11l behind Divine Gift (8-11) at Chester 1m 2f hcap (2) gf.
Accordello (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 3f out to chase leaders, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 11l behind Power of Future (8-2) at Hamilton 1m 4f mdn aut stk (5) gd.
Encrypt (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, headway and edged left 2f out, soon no impression, 4th of 8, 9l behind Notte Italiana (8-5) at Yarmouth 1m 6f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) hvy in Oct.
Souffleur 7-4fav (9-3) Chase winner to over 1f out, 4th of 6, 11l behind Galient (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
Soulard (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Great Hawk (9-3) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Congestion Charge 15-8 (8-12) Ran green, held up, ridden, headway over 3f out, edged right over 1f out, edged left, led inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Mont Etoile (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 3f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Apr.
Dawn Spirit 33-1 (8-4) Joined leader after 5f, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 3, well behind Youmzain (9-1) at Catterick 1m 4f 3yo stk (4) frm in Apr.
Calcutta Cup (UAE) 14-1 (9-3) Led, ridden when came wide straight, headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Barodine (9-3) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo mdn (4) gf.
