mid-division, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon edged right, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, never threatened leaders
behind, ridden and headway on outside 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong
in rear, struggling over 2f out, well beaten and hanging right over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, never involved
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
HAJJAM (NAP) was well supported for this last year and overcame trouble in-running to catch Danielsflyer close home. Both have continued to run well with the winner just getting the vote as he's since won on heavy going at Ayr and ran very well in the Victoria Cup at Ascot last time. Citron Major only won an amateurs' race on fast ground at York and has never scored on this sort of going but Byron's Choice scored on good to soft as a two-year-old and completed a hat-trick last summer. The latter returned to form at Beverley a couple of weeks ago but Bambino Lola, whose three victories have all been on quick going, hasn't run since July last year and this looks a competitive event. Ulshaw Bridge is only 1lb higher than when successful in a Doncaster handicap a year ago and warmed up with a good run at Newcastle.
Shady Mccoy (USA) 25-1 (10-0) Off the pace in 7th, pushed along halfway, kept on final furlong, no threat, 6th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Corazon Espinado (8-13) at Epsom 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
Byron's Choice 12-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, chased winner throughout final furlong, kept on well, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Love Dreams (9-12) at Beverley 7f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Bambino Lola 7-4fav (9-8) Made virtually all, strongly pressed final furlong, ran on gamely, found extra towards finish, won at Pontefract 6f hcp fll (3) gf in Jul beating Brockholes (9-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Hajjam 25-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, not clear run and switched right inside final 2f, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 9th of 26, 4 1/2l behind Cape Byron (9-3) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gs in May.
Danielsflyer (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 6th of 20, 4l behind Firmament (9-4) at York 7f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Raydiance 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders near side of group, hung left and weakened over 2f out, 18th of 26, 25 1/4l behind Chatez (9-4) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Presidential (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Towards rear, ridden and no headway over 1f out, 17th of 26, 9 1/2l behind Cape Byron (9-3) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gs in May.
Citron Major 9-2 (11-3) Held up, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at York 7f hcp (3) gf in May beating Dark Intention (10-13) by 1l, 8 ran.
Ulshaw Bridge (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Held up in last, headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Crownthorpe (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp (3) pol in Jun.
Von Blucher (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 13, 9 3/4l behind Sir Maximilian (9-6) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Wahoo 11-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Watchable (9-7) at Doncaster 6f hcp (3) gd in May.
Parys Mountain (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Went left start, led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 14l behind Crownthorpe (9-1) at Newcastle 1m hcp (3) pol in Jun.
