dwelt towards rear, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ran on
close up, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on, not reach leaders
in touch, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong
taken to post early, dwelt towards rear, switched left over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, stayed on
close up, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened and eased
taken to post early, towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, never nearer
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, never a factor
raced wide close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, not trouble leaders
in touch, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
raced wide in touch, headway 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
outpaced
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
raced wide towards rear, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
Caspian Prince landed last year's renewal from the same stall number. But he is 11lb higher today and a few of these will fancy reversing last year's running on much better terms, not least the runner-up SEEKING MAGIC. Clive Cox' charge was beaten only a head and has a recent pipe-opener at Newbury under his belt. Steps is another weighted to turn the tables with Caspian Prince while Duke Of Firenze claimed this prize in 2013 and is not easily dismissed despite a couple of below par efforts so far this year. The latter finished behind Monsieur Joe at York a week ago along with Normal Equilibrium while Irish raider Chiclet is looking to continue her good progress after landing a hat-trick with a couple of wins at Dundalk in April. The selection's stablemate Perfect Muse could go well off her current mark but Monumental Man is up 12lb for an easy win over track and trip last time.
Steps (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Dwelt, in rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, last of 7, 4l behind Robot Boy (9-1) at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Caspian Prince (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) 10th of 16, 6l behind Sole Power (9-0) at Meydan(UAE) 5f Grp 1 gd in Mar.
Monsieur Joe (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in May beating Red Baron (8-9) by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Duke Of Firenze 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, eased, last of 20, 11l behind Monsieur Joe (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Boom The Groom (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Robot Boy (9-1) at Newbury 5f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Normal Equilibrium 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, pushed along and headway over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Monsieur Joe (9-4) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Humidor (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Reluctant and led to post by rider, slowly into stride, off the pace towards rear, short-lived effort and driven 2f out, soon beaten, eased when no chance final furlong, last of 10, 23l behind Ruwaiyan (9-12) at Goodwood 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
Silvanus (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outer, every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Red Baron (8-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Barnet Fair 13-2 (9-2) Chasing leaders on rail when switched left after 1f then held up in touch, kept on same pace and no impression final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Red Baron (8-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Seeking Magic 16-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 14th of 22, 6l behind Eastern Impact (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Confessional 11-2 (9-0) In touch, pushed along halfway, outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 5l behind Red Baron (8-7) at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Monumental Man 7-1 (8-11) Made most under stand rail, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Epsom Downs 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr beating Secret Missile (9-5) by 4l, 9 ran.
Chiclet (IRE) 2-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chased leader in 2nd, led travelling well 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Apr beating Master Speaker (9-5) by 2l, 6 ran.
Burning Thread (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Hampered start, behind, ridden inside final furlong, no impression, 8th of 11, 7l behind Double Up (9-0) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
Perfect Muse 9-2fav (9-2) In touch, headway when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Humidor (9-7) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Desert Law (IRE) 7-4fav (9-12) Close up, led 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, soon headed, weakened towards finish, 4th of 8, 2l behind Invincible Ridge (9-0) at Redcar 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Free Zone 9-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 11, 10l behind Double Up (9-0) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
Secret Missile 11-4fav (8-13) Edgy and sweating, taken to post early and steadily, soon off the pace in last pair, pushed along over 3f out, never involved, 5th of 7, 8l behind Iffranesia (9-4) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Pearl Acclaim (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Chased ledaers, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Out Do (9-7) at York 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Smoothtalkinrascal (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Awkwardly away, soon in mid-division but off the pace, pushed along over 2f out, no headway, 6th of 10, 8l behind Ruwaiyan (9-12) at Goodwood 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in May.
