mid-division far side, ridden inside final 2f, kept on same pace, never on terms
tracked leaders stands side, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, no impression
always behind far side
towards rear far side, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders
behind stands side, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
mid-division far side, lost place 2f out, soon behind
behind stands side, driven 2f out, ridden and stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never reached leaders
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong
mid-division far side, lost place 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind far side, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
slowly into stride, held up behind far side, headway inside final 2f, switched left over 1f out, ridden to lead final 110 yards, kept on well
prominent far side, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression inside final furlong
mid-division far side, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, 3rd and held towards finish
mid-division far side, headway 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed and held final 110 yards
led stands side group, headed inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
mid-division far side, came towards stands side over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders stands side, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
tfacked leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders far side, ridden inside final 2f, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders far side, headway to lead overall 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division far side, came towards stands side and led that side inside final 2f, soon ridden, every chance when edged left inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leader far side, lost place inside final 2f, weakened final furlong
mid-division far side, ridden 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led overall far side, headed 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, weakened final 100 yards
Nonrunner
Last year's shock winner Dandy Man was drawn 15 with four of the five who followed him home drawn middle to high. Epsom Dash winner Duke Of Firenze could hardly have a better stalls position and with just a 4lb rise to contend with has to be in the firing line, a remark that also applies to Rex Imperator, who travelled smoothly throughout over 7f at Doncaster last time but faded close home. Gabrial's Lad is closely matched with the likely favourite on their run here last October though both have undoubtedly improved subsequently. The latter made a really nice comeback behind Hamza at Newmarket and that form has worked out very well. YORK GLORY looks capable of winning a race of this nature and was probably unlucky not to have beaten Kingsgate Choice at York last time when Duke Of Firenze was fifth. Kevin Ryan's charge wouldn't want the ground too fast so any further rain would greatly aid his chances and he's handed the verdict. Nocturn is drawn near the middle but should have no problems crossing to the far side and he's a rapidly improving sprinter on a very fair mark.
Hitchens (IRE) 13-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd and challenged 1f out, gained narrow lead and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) gf in May beating Reply (9-9) by nk, 16 ran.
Elusivity (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) 4th of 9, 4l behind Spirit Quartz (9-2) at Chantilly(FR) 5f Grp 2 (1) gs.
Royal Rock 9-2 (9-0) Held up, headway when not clear run over 1f out, soon not much room and switched right, ran on well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 6, ns behind Regal Parade (9-0) at Haydock 6f cond Stakes (2) gs in May.
Mass Rally (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Dwelt held up in rear, smooth headway over 1f out, switched right 1f out, ridden and ran on strongly to lead final strides, won at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in May beating Nocturn (8-9) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Regal Parade 33-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never near leaders, 5th of 8, 6l behind Professor (9-1) at Salisbury 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.
Our Jonathan 7-4fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, led over 2f out, edged left and headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3l behind Pintura (9-2) at York 7f cond Stakes (3) gd in May.
Duke Of Firenze 5-1fav (9-0) Soon off the pace on rails in mid-division, switched left over 1f out, headway soon after, switched left again and strong run inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gd beating Smoothtalkinrascal (8-13) by nk, 17 ran.
Prodigality 13-8fav (9-9) Chased leaders, went 2nd inside final 2f, ridden inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, caught post, 2nd of 7, ns behind Piscean (9-0) at Goodwood 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Secret Witness 18-1 (9-11) Slowly ino stride, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, always behind, last of 14, 8l behind Nocturn (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Palace Moon 20-1 (9-0) Held up in touch towards rear, ridden and switched left over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, never on terms, 5th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Boomerang Bob (9-0) at Windsor 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.
York Glory (USA) 13-2 (9-5) Mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, headway when not clear run over 1f out, switched right entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, no impression on winner, 2nd of 19, 1/2l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Louis The Pious 9-2 (9-4) In touch, ridden and not clear run 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 6th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Mass Rally (9-3) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in May.
Dinkum Diamond (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Off the pace in mid-division in centre, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, finished well to 3rd final strides, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind Duke Of Firenze (9-0) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gd.
Shropshire (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway when not clear run over 1f out, staying on when short of room inside final furlong, went 4th near finish, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Hamza (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Nocturn 3-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon hung left, led inside final furlong, held on, won at Newmarket 6f hcp 105 (2) gf beating Enrol (9-0) by ns, 14 ran.
Zero Money (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Bumped start, prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 8th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Nocturn (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Rex Imperator 28-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Diescentric (8-12) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Khubala (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Windsor 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Tropics (9-2) by nk, 13 ran.
Chandlery (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leading pair until 4f out, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, eased inside final furlong, 9th of 10, 22l behind Head Of Steam (8-8) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Ladyship 6-1 (8-13) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, slightly hampered near finish, 9th of 15, 10l behind Hamza (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Gabriel's Lad (IRE) 5-1fav (8-12) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, no threat, 2nd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Hamza (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Glass Office 11-1 (9-5) In rear, headway over 3f out, ridden 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Professor (9-0) at Haydock 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.
Bapak Chinta (USA) 33-1 (9-3) Towards rear, never a factor, 9th of 15, 10l behind Mass Rally (9-3) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in May.
Rebellious Guest 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out, 15th of 26, 11l behind Excellent Guest (8-10) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Ancient Cross 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, no impression, 12th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Poole Harbour (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Khubala (9-5) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Boomerang Bob (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, not clear run over 1f out, soon got through and ridden, ran on inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Windsor 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf beating Victrix Ludorum (8-1) by nk, 7 ran.
Arnold Lane (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) won at Munich(GER) 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in May, 9 ran.
Morache Music 8-1 (9-4) Held up, stumbled over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 6l behind Professor (9-1) at Salisbury 6f Listed stks 3yo (1) gf.
