led, ridden, headed 3f out, soon beaten
tracked leaders in 4th, effort again stands side rail and chased winner final 2f, driven, no impression final furlong
tracked leader, effort on stands side rail to lead 3f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened
steadied rear, headway centre under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up in touch, smooth headway to lead 2f out, ridden, came readily clear final furlong
tracked leaders in 3rd, effort inside final 3f, soon ridden, beaten
raced in 6th, pushed along 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Spectait is given the nod in a tricky contest, Banknote and Hail The Chief are also expected to run well. Sir Mark Prescott is starting to hit form and Spectait makes a quick return to the racecourse having slaughtered his rivals at Kempton just five days ago. The stable generally have a horse or two that run up handicap sequences and this could be one of them. Banknote looked as though he would return to the winners enclosure sooner rather than later when making a very good seasonal effort, chasing home Waterside in a competitive handicap at Kempton. He should be better for that outing and looks nailed on for a place. Hail The Chief has been in hot form this year and wasn't beaten far last time in a similar race to this at Newmarket. Of the others Audience would have a squeak on his best form, but Spectait looks a Prescott special and cannot be ignored this afternoon.
Norton (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Led 1f, remained with leader, ridden 2f out, weakening when short of room inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 2l behind Fajr (8-6) at Newmarket 1m hcap (3) gd.
Spectait 4-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, strong headway from 2f out, led over 1f out, quickened clear, impressive, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Desert Dreamer (9-0) by 6l, 13 ran.
Banknote 5-2fav (9-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, chased leader over 1f out, strong challenge 1f out, held inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Waterside (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcap (3) pol.
Audience 18-1 (8-5) Mid-division, not much room, outpaced over 1f out, ridden and kept on again inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Star of Light (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gd.
Tanzanite (IRE) 7-2fav (8-8) Dwelt, soon led at steady pace, narrowly headed 5f out, led again 3f out, headed over 1f out, chased winner until lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Indian Steppes (8-7) at Ascot 1m fll hcp (2) gd.
San Antonio 17-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace furlong, 6th of 15, 7l behind Zomerlust (9-12) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.
Nero's Return (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Towards rear, pushed along, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 32l behind Blue Spinnaker (8-9) at York 1m 2f hcap (2) gs.
Hail The Chief 13-8fav (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, hung right, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 2l behind Fajr (8-6) at Newmarket 1m hcap (3) gd.
