close up in leading trio early, came stands-side entering home straight, still going well when joined leader 3f out, soon led, briefly ridden entering final furlong, soon in command, ran on strongly near finish, easily
held up, came stands-side entering home straight, outpaced 3f out, ridden 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, took second well inside final 50 yards, no chance with winner
held up, came stands-side entering home straight, still a lot to when a little short of room 3f out, made good headway to chase leader when in clear 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, dropped to third final strides
midfield on far-side rail early, came stands-side entering home straight, pushed along 4f out, ridden 3f out, found little and weakened quickly inside final furlong
midfield, came stands-side entering home straight, pushed along when towards rear 4f out, pushed along 2f out, kept on past beaten rivals inside final 110 yards
got warm at start, keen early, soon prominent in leading group of three early, came stands-side entering home straight, pushed along 4f out, outpaced 3f out, gradually weakened, dropped to last inside final 110 yards
led, came stands-side entering home straight, pushed along 4f out, headed 3f out, soon headed, ridden 2f out, found little and dropped to fourth inside final 110 yards
dwelt, held up in rear, came stands-side entering home straight, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, found little, gradually weakened, dropped to last 2f out, very modest gains inside final furlong, never dangerous
awkward start, midfield, came stands-side entering home straight, outpaced 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
awkward at start, keen when headed chasing group, came stands-side entering home straight, pushed along 3f out, still every chance when chased leaders 2f out, found little and weakened to fifth inside final furlong
NonRunner
Yorkshire is an intriguing contender as he receives a hefty amount of weight all round as Edward Bethell chooses to pitch him in against his battle-hardened elders at this early stage of the season. He's also up to Class 2 level for the first time but it would be foolish to discount him under these race conditions. Open Mind ran really well in Meydan during the winter months and this reliable and consistent performer is expected to prove competitive once again despite a major rise in the ratings. Documenting is somewhat hit-and-miss but is a useful sort at this level and would be a key player on a going day. However, despite not making the frame for over a year, CRUYFF TURN is off a workable mark, has shaped quite well the last twice and his run at the Dante meeting indicated this trip will suit.
Shining Blue (IRE) (9-0) 7th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Al Suhail (9-0) at Meydan 7f stks fst in Mar.
Bopedro (FR) 25-1 (9-12) In touch, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 3 1/4l behind Croupier (9-5) at York 1m hcp (2) gf in May.
Documenting 33-1 (9-8) Held up in last pair, headway over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, lost 4th towards finish, 5th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Mount Athos (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp (2) pol in Mar.
Open Mind (9-1) 2nd of 16, nk behind City Walk (9-7) at Meydan 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Fools Rush In (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 18th of 21, 6 3/4l behind Bielsa (8-13) at York 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Cruyff Turn 15-2 (9-5) Keen, close up, pushed along over 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Croupier (9-5) at York 1m hcp (2) gf in May.
Lord Of The Lodge (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Towards rear, outpaced 2f out, dropped away and eased, last of 11, 20l behind Bay Breeze (8-10) at Thirsk 6f hcp (3) gd in May.
Sluzewiec (FR) (9-6) won at Cagnes-sur-Mer 1m stks hvy in Feb beating Indyco (9-10) by hd, 7 ran.
Titan Rock 5-1 (9-12) Held up in mid-division, switched left and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, edged right, went 2nd last stride, 2nd of 20, nk behind Eligible (9-4) at York 7f hcp (4) gf in May.
Yorkshire (IRE) 4-5fav (9-7) Took keen hold, led, pushed along and went couple lengths clear over 1f out, ridden along and faced strong challenge final 110yds, headed post, 2nd of 7, shd behind Mustajaab (9-8) at Southwell 7f hcp (4) pol in May.
Volatile Analyst (USA) 28-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 10, 20l behind Fast Response (9-0) at Doncaster 6f lst stks (1) hvy in Nov.
