raced far side, held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced far side, chased leader over 1f, chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced near side, held up in last pair, headway 2f out, led group well over 1f out until over 1f out, chased group leader until inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd, eased when no chance with far side
raced near side, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led group over 1f out and kept on well to go clear in group inside final furlong, finished 4th overall but not pace of leading trio far side
raced far side, held up towards rear, headway when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd final 100 yards, nearest finish
raced far side, held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, staying on when not much room inside final furlong, clipped heels and fell 150 yards out
raced far side, mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, beaten when hampered soon after, behind and eased
raced far side, 2nd over 6f out, led overall 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened and lost places towards finish
raced near side, pushed along in mid-division over 3f out, soon struggling
raced near side, chased leaders, went 2nd in group inside final furlong, no chance with far side
raced far side, led overall, clear 5f out until pushed laong and headed 2f out, chased leader until over 1f out, weakened quickly
raced far side, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon badly hampered and lost momentum, rallied and kept on inside final furlong, finished well, not recover
raced near side, held up in rear, headway in centre of group over 2f out, soon ridden and edged right to far side group, weakened final furlong
raced near side, chased leader until over2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
raced far side, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, chased leaders, travelling well when not clear run and switched sharply left over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
raced far side, held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders 2f out, ridden, edging right over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced near side, towards rear, headway under pressure over 1f out, never quite reached leaders and weakened inside final furlong
raced far side, mid-division, headway into 4th halfway, 2nd over 1f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
raced far side, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
raced far side, held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
raced near side, chased group leaders until ridden over 1f out, 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced near side, took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost place
raced near side, led group until 2f out, weakened quickly
raced near side, chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
raced far side, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened 2f out
raced near side, held up, headway in group over 1f out, soon ridden, plugged on and finished 5th in group but no chance with far side
raced far side, held towards rear, good headway when not clear run and switched right to rail over 1f out, strong run inside into 2nd final furlong, finished well, not quite get up
raced near side, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened 3f out
raced near side and prominent, led group 2f out until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced near side, prominent, every chance in group over 2f out, ridden and weakened well over 1f out
The draw is sure to play a big part in this again. Winners have come from both sides of the track in recent years but it appears it's a disadvantage to be drawn in the centre of the course, which is a worry for supporters of the fancied Speculative Bid and Gm Hopkins. Spark Plug, who beat Gm Hopkins at Newbury after finishing second to Ayaar in the Spring Cup on the same course, could also have a better starting position. The latter will have the far rail to help in the closing stages and could go well, however, while Bancnuanaheireann has stall 33 which delivered the winners in 2012 and 2014. Last year's winner Field Of Dream is drawn on the opposite side this time and has a lengthy absence to overcome. Lincoln was only beaten half-a-length by Speculative Bid in the Victoria Cup over 7f here last month and could reverse the form. But the eye-catcher in that race was sixth Bronze Angel, who met trouble in-running. The dual Cambridgeshire winner loves these cavalry charges and claimer Louis Steward has been on board for his last two victories. He may well prove the best of those drawn low but we like the look of TEMPTRESS near the foot of the weights. She was always travelling best when making a winning reappearance here and is two from two over the course and distance. James Doyle teams up again with old boss Roger Charlton and the filly shouldn't be far away as she still looks to be on a decent mark.
Dark Emerald (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) 14th of 15, 27l behind Tamarkuz (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 1m Group 2 sks in Mar.
Tenor (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Taken to post early, close up, pushed along over 4f out, lost place 3f out, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Grey Mirage (9-5) at Lingfield 1m cnd stks (4yo+) (2) pol in Apr.
Mondialiste (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) In touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, faded, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Moohaarib (9-0) at Ascot 1m Listed stks (1) gf in Apr.
Balty Boys (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 15l behind Telescope (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gd in May.
Chil The Kite 16-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, effort far side over 1f out, never reached leaders, 13th of 26, 8l behind Speculative Bid (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in May.
Spark Plug (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Held up behind, headway and quickened over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Newbury 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May beating Gm Hopkins (9-1) by nk, 14 ran.
Field Of Dream 16-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, never a factor, 26th of 29, 23l behind Heavy Metal (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Bronze Angel (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched left 2f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, finished well, not reach leaders, 6th of 26, 4 1/2l behind Speculative Bid (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in May.
Piri Wango (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) A little keen, held up, soon 5th, pushed along 2f out, no impression and kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 4th near finish, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Onenightidreamed (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m Grp 3 (1) hvy in May.
Gabrial (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Steadied and switched left start, held up in rear, steady headway chasing leaders over 1f out, driven into 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Top Notch Tonto (9-7) at York 1m Listed stks (1) gs.
Sirius Prospect (USA) 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leading trio, effort on outside into 3rd over 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden and one pace when edged left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, eased, 4th of 5, 4l behind Shifting Power (9-2) at Windsor 1m Listed stks (1) gf in May.
Speculative Bid (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Held up last, travelling well when not clear run and switched left 2f out, weaved through between horses over 1f out, quickened to lead entering final furlong, ran on and always holding on, won at Ascot 7f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in May beating Lincoln (8-12) by 1/2l, 26 ran.
Lincoln (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, soon not clear run, switched right and strong run inside final furlong, went 2nd inside final 150 yards and finished well, not reach winner, 2nd of 26, 1/2l behind Speculative Bid (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in May.
Big Baz (IRE) 13-8fav (9-5) Tracked clear leader, led over 1f out, ran on, eased near finish, won at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-110 (2) gd beating Homage (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Gm Hopkins 5-2fav (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind Spark Plug (9-4) at Newbury 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Boomshackerlacker (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 19th of 23, 39l behind Onenightidreamed (8-10) at Curragh 1m pren hcp hvy in Mar.
Fort Bastion (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Ayr 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May beating Pintura (9-2) by 4l, 9 ran.
Ayaar (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Took keen hold early, held up in mid-division, good headway 3f out, tracking leaders on bit 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly, driven out, won at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gf in Apr beating Spark Plug (8-13) by 2l, 22 ran.
American Hope (USA) 11-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, tracked leader until led over 5f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon headed, hung right and weakened quickly 2f out, 25th of 26, 26l behind Speculative Bid (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in May.
Avon Pearl (9-4) 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Silver Ocean (9-4) at Jagersro(SWE) 1m 3yo stk (1) std in May.
Don't Be 6-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 9, 11l behind Arabian Queen (8-8) at Epsom Downs 1m flls Group 3 stks (1) gd.
Coprah (9-2) 3rd of 14, 3l behind Hurricane Red (9-2) at Taby(SWE) 1m 1f Grp 3 gd.
Lamar (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Raced wide, close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 15l behind Arabian Queen (8-8) at Epsom Downs 1m flls Group 3 stks (1) gd.
Baraweez (IRE) 3-1fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, stayed on well to take 4th place towards finish, 4th of 13, 2l behind Loving Spirit (8-13) at Chester 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Lanceur (FR) 20-1 (9-7) Steadied and went left start, held up in 5th on inside, good headway on inner well over 1f out, 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon clear, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Apr beating Latin Charm (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Jack's Revenge (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no chance when badly hampered, stumbled and nearly unseated rider over 1f out, virtually pulled up, last of 22, 50l behind Ayaar (8-9) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Temptress (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Steadied start, took keen hold and held up in rear, headway near side travelling well 2f out, quickened to lead 1f out, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, kept on strongly, eased close home, won at Ascot 1m fll hcp (2) gf in May beating Solar Magic (9-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
You're Fired (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd last strides, not reach winner, 2nd of 18, nk behind Alfred Hutchinson (8-7) at York 1m listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in May.
Bancnuanaheireann (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) In touch towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 6, 4l behind Big Baz (9-5) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-110 (2) gd.
Munaaser 6-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 14l behind Spark Plug (9-4) at Newbury 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
