led, mistake 3 out and joined, headed under pressure after next, no impression from before last where dropped to 3rd, no extra run-in
mistake and unseated rider 2nd
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, went 3rd entering straight, soon ridden and 2nd at last, no impression on winner run-in, lost 2nd on line
never a factor, trailing 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders on outer, 4th halfway, ridden approaching 3 out, no extra after next, moderate 8th when mistake and unseated rider last
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, switched left to challenge travelling best approaching straight, soon led, slow at last, stayed on well to draw clear run-in
always prominent, 2nd halfway, disputed from 3 out until headed under pressure entering straight, no extra from before last, weakened run-in
mid-division, 6th halfway, no extra from 2 out
always behind, mistake 4th, trailing when pulled up before last
mid-division on inner, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th after 2 out, 4th at last, kept on well under pressure run-in to go 2nd on line
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 9th approaching 3 out, soon no extra, tailed off
towards rear, 8th approaching 3 out, driven along in moderate 6th entering straight, no impression
Paul Nicholls' French recruit Empire Levant couldn't cope with Sire De Grugy in a Grade 2 at Kempton in February but will be better suited by today's ground and is an obvious threat to all. Rigidity has been a little disappointing since his hurdling debut victory at Gowran though his best form on the Flat was on similar going to today's. STREET ENTERTAINER overcame numerous minor mistakes to gain an impressive victory at Chepstow last month and with AP McCoy in the saddle and jumping problems likely to have been ironed out he can take this for David Pipe. First In The Queue never got competitive in a Grade 2 at Aintree after scoring at Huntingdon and will need to do much better while Kalann's maiden success at Cork doesn't look quite good enough for this.
Empire Levant (USA) 5-1 (11-0) Pulled hard in touch, tracked leaders 4th, effort 2 out, soon one pace, 2nd of 7, 11l behind Sire De Grugy (11-6) at Kempton 2m nov hdl G2 (1) gs in Feb.
First In The Queue (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Tracked leader to 2nd, remained prominent, weakened quickly before 2 out, 12th of 13, 39l behind Topolski (11-4) at Aintree 2m nov hdl G2 (1) gd in Apr.
Gamede (FR) 16-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, lost place approaching 3 out, ridden in 8th and no extra entering straight, left 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 11l behind Twinlight (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Kalann (IRE) 4-6fav (11-7) Always prominent, on terms from 4 out, went clear approaching last where a little slow, kept on well run-in, strongly pressed closing stages, won at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Apr beating Knockgraffon Lad (11-0) by 3/4l, 19 ran.
King's Parade 8-1 (10-11) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2 out, stayed on in 3rd last, kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl gd in Mar beating Sounds Of Thunder (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Rigidity 10-3 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, left 4th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 11, 9l behind Twinlight (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Street Entertainer (IRE) 11-4 (10-2) In touch, 3rd from 3rd, not fluent 3 out, led 2 out, soon clear, easily, won at Chepstow 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Apr beating Pret A Thou (11-4) by 9l, 12 ran.
Tillahow (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Twinlight (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl Grade 3 (1) gd in Apr, 11 ran.
Total Reality (IRE) 11-10fav (10-11) Always prominent, pushed along before straight, soon led and clear, went left at last 2, stayed on well, easily, won at Limerick 2m mdn hdl in Apr beating Peccatorum (11-2) by 7l, 17 ran.
Instant Pur (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, went poor 2nd from 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, no extra in 5th 2 out, 6th of 17, well behind Magen's Star (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mrs nov hdl in Feb.
Magical Memoir (IRE) 3-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, mistake 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 14, 15l behind Silas Mariner (10-7) at Cork 2m 3yo hdl hvy in Oct.
Silver Shuffle (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 5th 3 out, ridden entering straight, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 11l behind Little Green (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo hdl Grade 2 (1) hvy in Feb.
Alamanda (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, moderate 6th 3 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 7l behind Fearless Falcon (10-7) at Thurles 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Oct.
