led, ridden after 2 out, headed approaching the last, readily outpaced by winner run-in, kept on for clear 2nd
held up last, went 3rd briefly 6th, outright 3rd next, 2nd 4 out, led going best approaching the last, ridden clear run-in
raced on inside in 3rd, lost that position briefly 6th, dropped to 4th next, mistakes 8th and next, soon weakened
raced wide, tracked leader, lost 2nd and mistake 4 out, soon outpaced and no chance with leading duo
Atlantic Storm has returned from a lay-off in decent form though found one too good when sent off favourite at Stratford last time. This is easier but CAPTAIN IVAN has more scope over fences having made his chasing bow in a higher grade at Cartmel and finishing a promising runner-up. Authorizo and Ben Buie seem to have lost their way since last successful though the former is back on a winning mark.
Captain Ivan (IRE) 11-4 (10-10) Led, slow jump 1st and 2nd, hit last and headed, soon pushed along and kept on one pace, 2nd of 4, 3 3/4l behind Saint Arvans (10-11) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in May.
Atlantic Storm (IRE) 11-8fav (10-5) Held up behind leaders, not fluent 6th, slow 8th, closed from 4 out, went 2nd flat, no impression on winner towards finish (saddle slipped), 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Larch Hill (11-11) at Stratford 2m 1f hcp (3) gd in May.
Authorizo (FR) 11-2 (11-2) Tracked leaders, lost 4th and soon in rear, reminders 6th, pushed along 9th, ridden next, kept on to go remote 3rd flat, 3rd of 5, dist behind Costly Diamond (11-11) at Sedgefield 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in May.
Ben Buie (IRE) 7-2cfav (11-1) Led until 7th, not fluent 8th, jumped left 9th, lost place before 4 out, last of 6, 26 1/2l behind Elios D'Or (11-7) at Ludlow 2m hcp (4) gd in May.
