tracked leaders, ridden, edged left and one pace over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along over 2f out, no headway
slowly into stride, soon mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out, weakened
led, headed 3f out, led again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on, no extra close home
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, no impression on winner
held up in rear, not much room 2f out, switched right and headway when struck on nose by rival jockeys whip over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
prominent, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon edged right and lost place
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, headed final 75 yards, not pace of winner
mid-division, struggling final 3f
held up, hampered over 1f out, not clear run when headway entering final furlong, ran on to lead final 75 yards, won going away
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, never dangerous
David O'Meara saddles five runners here and jockey bookings offer little in the way of clues. Al Khan has come into his own on fast ground though he's 8lb higher than his victory at Ayr last month. Richard Fahey has two entries - both with good chances - and any further rain would aid the cause of Rene Mathis, a very good second at Chester last time. ALFRED HUTCHINSON came here for a Listed handicap over a mile at the Dante meeting and gained a surprise victory. He was in front at this trip so a 5lb rise is unlikely to prevent another big effort and he can take this for Geoff Oldroyd. Highland Colori beat Louis The Pious in the 2013 Ayr Gold Cup and is better over today's trip nowadays. He's 9lb lower than his last victory and must be respected, as must the chances of the runner-up with Shelley Birkett's claim a help. One Word More beat So Beloved over this trip at Thirsk then didn't act on the turns at Chester.
Louis The Pious 11-8fav (9-0) Pressed leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 4, 7l behind Clear Spring (9-0) at Haydock 6f cond Stakes (2) sft.
Diescentric (USA) 13-2 (9-7) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, no extra entering final furlong, last of 6, 9l behind That Is The Spirit (9-7) at Haydock 7f Listed stks (1) sft.
Penitent 4-1 (9-7) Tracked leader until ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind That Is The Spirit (9-7) at Haydock 7f Listed stks (1) sft.
Highland Colori (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, challenged 2f out, ridden into narrow lead inside final furlong, headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Fiftyshadesofgrey (8-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Blaine 16-1 (9-6) In touch towards near side, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Algar Lad (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Rene Mathis (GER) 12-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, stayed on, no impression on winner towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Newstead Abbey (8-11) at Chester 1m hcp 0-105 (2) sft.
One Word More (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Held up on outside, ridden over 2f out, no headway, well beaten over 1f out, last of 8, 23l behind Newstead Abbey (8-11) at Chester 1m hcp 0-105 (2) sft.
Dusky Queen (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) In touch, led over 1f out, kept on well (hand-timed), won at York 7f fls hcp 0-90 (3) gf beating Royal Seal (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Passing Star 15-2 (9-8) Mid-division, weakened 2f out, last of 13, 28l behind Emell (9-5) at Haydock 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Apr.
Majestic Moon (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Led, pushed along and joined 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, weakened, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Fiftyshadesofgrey (8-7) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Wee Jean 33-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 17l behind Majestic Queen (9-4) at Lingfield 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gd.
Al Khan (IRE) 9-4fav (9-10) In touch in mid-division, improved going well from 3f out, challenged over 1f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Apr beating Finn Class (8-12) by nk, 12 ran.
Alfred Hutchinson 20-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders in 5th, travelling well 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, ridden and strongly pressed throughout final furlong, held on gamely, won at York 1m listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd beating You're Fired (8-9) by nk, 18 ran.
Alejandro (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, outpaced and lost place over 2f out, no impression after, 6th of 8, 8l behind Newstead Abbey (8-11) at Chester 1m hcp 0-105 (2) sft.
So Beloved 16-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, never involved, 18th of 26, 14l behind Speculative Bid (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf.
Foxtrot Romeo (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 22, 5l behind Eastern Impact (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf.
