soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always last, lost touch 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on
led early, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led well over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, unable to quicken
Golden Reign hardly looks a safe option after finishing 12l behind the winner at Newmarket though she found 1m4f taxing her stamina. Boru's Brook has done well to score three times over jumps and though he hasn't run since January he goes particularly well fresh. Art Of Swing has been well beaten in two bumpers which leaves us with TESTIMONIO. Luca Cumani's newcomer is a half-brother to four winners and his trainer wouldn't be bringing him here unless thought capable of a big run so he's handed the vote.
Art Of Swing (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Last pair, dropped to rear over 4f out, one pace and no chance when hung badly left over 1f out, 7th of 9, at Lingfield 2m (6) pol in Dec.
Boru's Brook (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, in rear from 4th, soon pushed along, tailed off and pulled up before 8th, at Haydock 2m 4f (1) hvy in Jan.
Testimonio Cacique colt out of Witness.
Golden Reign (IRE) 3-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 12l behind Crimean Tatar (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
