raced centre, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, raced centre, in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
raced centre, chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
jumped awkwardly, soon led, raced alone on stand side rail, clear from halfway, ridden, 8 lengths clear 2f out, weakened towards finish, headed post
led centre group until approaching 2f out, ridden, kept on one pace
raced centre, held up in rear, ridden halfway, kept on, never dangerous
raced centre, held up in touch, improved to chase clear leader approaching 2f out, stayed on to lead post
Nonrunner
Fitzroy Crossing is selected to take care of Manchurian and Bobski. Granted. Mark Johnston's inmate hasn't exactly set the world alight this season but he has come down the weights a little and with the Scot sending out winners of late, it would be no surprise to see a return to form today under first time blinkers. Bobski finished close up at Newmarket on his latest racecourse visit. He had no excuses and has been clobbered by a 5lb rise for his troubles. Manchurian is likely to be held up in the early stages. He was given far too much to do at Leicester last time out. Rockfield Lodge acts on fast ground put is looking a tad exposed at present. Hits Only Cash is on a losing run. Registrar has to be respected as a course-and-distance winner. Daring Dream might need conditions a little softer to put in his best work. Fitzroy Crossing will be a decent price and we prefer him at the likely odds.
Manchurian 10-3fav (9-12) Steadied start, held up, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never near leaders, 4th of 13, 6l behind Irony (9-2) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Bobski (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Mid-division on stand side, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance and drifted left throughout final furlong, just held, 2nd of 19, hd behind Oat Cuisine (8-13) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Fitzroy Crossing (USA) 16-1 (9-6) In rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 6l behind Boy Blue (9-5) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Rockfield Lodge (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 9l behind Quaroma (9-10) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Daring Dream (GER) 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders until lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 37l behind Always Brave (8-8) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in Apr.
Hits Only Cash 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 11, 7l behind Libre (9-0) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Registrar 10-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up mid-division, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 9l behind Oh So Saucy (9-9) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Mugeba 20-1 (8-4) Keen, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 9l behind Quaroma (9-10) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.