mid-division on outside, keeping on at one pace and no chance when hampered 2f out
chased leaders, 3rd straight weakened over 1f out
always in rear
keen hold early, tracked leader, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, driven out
led, kicked on 3f out, 2 lengths ahead 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner and lost 2nd towards finish
close up, 5th straight, driven to chase leading pair over 1f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, last straight, good headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, but not reach leaders
close up, 4th straight, stayed on under pressure from over 1f out, kept on final furlong to take 2nd towards finish
pulled hard, restrained towards rear after 2f, hanging left no impression final 2f
held up towards rear, ridden and hung left from 2f out, switched right over 1f out and kept on inside final furlong
mid-division on inside, continually hampered from 5 f out never in contention after
chased leaders, 4th and ridden straight, pushed along 3f out, weakened 1f out
mid-division, 6th straight, ridden and hanging left from over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
mid-division, ridden straight, struggling final 2f
pulled hard, held up in rear, bumped 5f out, never in contention after
Trafalgar Square was good value for his success at Goodwood last time and John Akehurst's colt will be fancied by many to follow up under his penalty but he may not represent much in the way of value and preference is for Granston, who gets the vote ahead of Wavertree Warrior. The last mentioned also won at Goodwood last time but a 5lb penalty for that success leaves him with more to do so he may be best watched. David Barron has his string in fine fettle at present so Flipando has to be respected, while Hinterland is lightly raced and open to improvement. Michael Bell's Skidrow looks to be going the right way but could probably do with some help from the handicapper, while Akona Matata may prefer a faster surface. The vote then goes to Granston, who has looked a shade unlucky this term and has conditions in his favour today so may be worth another chance, especially at the forecast odds.
Royal Island (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, eased final furlong, 13th of 17, 5l behind Star of Light (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gd in May.
Seulement (USA) (8-11) Led over 1f out, headed and no extra final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Hideaway (8-8) at Le Lion D'angers 1m 2f stk gd in Aug.
Johnny Jumpup (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer, 8th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Star of Light (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gd in May.
Hinterland (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Held up, driven over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 16, 8l behind Rio Riva (8-6) at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Uhoomagoo 14-1 (9-12) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 13, 8l behind Minority Report (9-3) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) frm in May.
Shot To Fame (USA) 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 6l behind Polar Magic (9-6) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
Akona Matata (USA) 10-1 (8-8) Chased leader, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Star of Light (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gd in May.
Flipando (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Minority Report (9-3) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) frm in May.
Skidrow 10-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 6l behind Pride of Nation (9-1) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) hvy in May.
Granston (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden and edged left 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 4l behind Minority Report (9-3) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) frm in May.
Krugerrand (USA) 12-1 (8-12) Behind, ridden 3f out, no impression, never dangerous, 9th of 12, 6l behind Miss Provvidence (9-1) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May.
Sky Crusader 3-1fav (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 10l behind Will He Wish (9-6) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Humble Opinion 16-1 (8-13) Pulled hard in touch, led narrowly 2f out, soon headed and weakened 1f out, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Miss Provvidence (9-1) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May.
Wavertree Warrior (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Mid-division, smooth headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well, ridden out, won at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May beating Cross The Line (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Thyolo (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven and headed 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 15, 4l behind Prince Samos (9-2) at Newbury 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in Apr.
Trafalgar Square 9-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, smooth headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon clear, won at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft in May beating Davenport (8-12) by 4l, 5 ran.
