took keen hold, held up towards rear, switched left 2f out, headway soon after, ridden and chased leaders over 1f out, disputing 2nd inside final furlong until close home
led on rail, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
steadied start, held up in rear, not clear run on rail and switched left over 1f out, ran on under pressure well inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
chased leaders on rail, not clearest of runs and switched left approaching final 2f, soon challenging, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace and lost two places close home
chased leader, ridden and edged left 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon hung badly right, led inside final furlong, ran on well
mid-division on rail, not clear run entering final furlong, soon one pace and no impression
held up in mid-division on outside, headway on outer chasing leaders 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in last pair, headway when badly hampered entering final furlong, soon switched left, ran on well inside final furlong, went 2nd close home but never able to challenge
chased leaders on outside, pushed left 2f out, keeping on when hampered and switched left inside final furlong, soon weakened
Flowers On Venus is weighted to reverse Ascot running with Muir Lodge but needs fast going and recent rain could put her participation in doubt. Ice Lord wasn't far behind that pair and is another with claims but Cartmell Cleave looks held. Joey's Destiny wasn't beaten far in a blanket finish at Goodwood last month but that was over 7f and he might find a few of these too quick. FRANCISCO (NAP) is very lightly-raced but ran a blinder on his comeback at Newbury in what was a better race than this. The handicapper has raised him 3lb but he should have the scope to overcome that. Stellarta has won twice this year but has crept up the weights and is likely to find this company too hot.
Muir Lodge 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ascot 6f hcp (3) gf in May beating Flowers On Venus (8-12) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Secret Missile 25-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 9, 6 1/2l behind Spring Loaded (9-5) at Kempton 6f hcp (2) pol in Mar.
Joey's Destiny (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on closing stages, nearest finish, 8th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Russian Realm (8-12) at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Cartmell Cleave 7-2 (9-4) Held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Muir Lodge (9-3) at Ascot 6f hcp (3) gf in May.
Francisco 14-1 (8-8) Led, ridden, quickened and edged left over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, edged left and no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Clear Spring (9-4) at Newbury 6f hcp (2) gs in May.
Ice Lord (IRE) 5-2fav (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Muir Lodge (9-3) at Ascot 6f hcp (3) gf in May.
Flowers On Venus (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Held up, headway near side over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, finished well, not reach winner, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Muir Lodge (9-3) at Ascot 6f hcp (3) gf in May.
Cool Bahamian (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, held up in close 5th on inside, effort on rail entering final 2f, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 10 1/2l behind Arlecchino's Leap (9-0) at Goodwood 7f hcp stks (4) gd in May.
Stellarta 8-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outside, ridden and every chance over 1f out, 4th and one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Crew Cut (8-12) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gd in May.
My Dad Syd (USA) 50-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, 9th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Gentlemen (9-6) at Kempton 6f hcp (4) pol in Mar.
Taajub (IRE) 16-1 (8-2) Towards rear, ridden and one pace final 2f, 6th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Royal Birth (8-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp (2) pol in Mar.
