held up mid-division, headway approaching 5th, led approaching 3 out, ridden out
held up in rear, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3 out, soon weakened
behind, headway approaching 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
badly hampered 1st, quickly pulled up
led to 1st with leaders, ridden and lost place from 5th, tailed off and pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders until lost place 5th, tailed off when pulled up 3 out
held up, headway 6th, every chance 2 out, soon ridden, not fluent last, hung left run-in, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden 6th, soon weakened
held up in touch, headway to track leaders after 4th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up, headway after 4th, ridden and every chance approaching 3 out, quickly weakened after
led after 1st and keen, headed approaching 3 out, quickly weakened soon after, pulled up 2 out
tracked leaders and keen, jumped left and lost place from 2nd, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out
In an interesting contest, Glasker Mill gets the call ahead of Baron Romeo and Pontiff. Glasker Mill confirmed earlier promise by winning at Fontwell last time and, despite having to concede weight to the field, still looks to be a leading player today, the value of his form looking smart. Much as the winner has been beaten since, Baron Romeo gets a very good mention based on his second to Hot 'N' Holy last time, while Champion's Day, who acts on soft, is Group-placed from the Flat and is entitled to improve on his debut run over hurdles. Cooldine Lad cost 50,000 guineas but will have to improve on his Wetherby debut run in order to feature, while Liathroidisneachta has shown ability but seems to lack a big gear change. Plumpton bumper winner, Pontiff, is from a very good family on his dam's side - which includes Hand Inn Hand, Morley Street and Granville Again - so has to be considered, but the others are hard to fancy. All of which returns us to the selection, which is Glasker Mill.
Glasker Mill (IRE) 4-11fav (10-12) Always prominent, led after 6th, in command from 2 out, eased flat, won at Fontwell 2m 6f nov hdl (E) gd in Dec beating Flash Cummins (10-12) by 6l, 16 ran.
Baron Romeo (IRE) 10-3 (11-4) Held up mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, hung left and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Hot 'n' Holy (11-4) at Chepstow 2m nhf (H) gs in Dec.
Champion's Day (GER) 9-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, some headway approaching 3 out, ridden, weakened next, 6th of 16, 36l behind Wogan (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs.
Cooldine Lad (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Prominent, took closer order 4 out, soon weakened and pulled up 4 out in race won by Nine De Sivola (10-11) at Wetherby 2m 7f nov hdl (D) hvy in Dec, 11 ran.
From Dawn To Dusk 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and headway after 6th, weakened after next, 8th of 16, well behind Tokala (11-4) at Hereford 2m 3f nh nov hdl (4) sft.
Harbour Rock (IRE) 150-1 (10-12) Hit 2nd, always behind, tailed off 7th, 9th of 16, well behind Wogan (10-12) at Newbury 2m 3f nov hdl (4) gs.
Herons Cove (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Chased winner, ridden and every chance over 3f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 11l behind Suprendre Espere (11-4) at Uttoxeter 2m mdn nhf (H) hvy in Dec.
John's Treasure (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Mid-division, ridden and weakened from 2 out, 5th of 11, 32l behind Chef de Cour (11-2) at Perth 2m nov hdl (E) hvy in Jun.
Master of The Ward (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Mistake 5th, always towards rear, 5th of 14, well behind The Cool Guy (11-5) at Haydock 2m 4f nh nov hdl (D) sft in Dec.
Parkinson (IRE) 22-1 (11-6) Always behind, 5th of 10, well behind Cloudy Lane (11-6) at Haydock 2m 4f nov hdl (4) sft.
Pontiff (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chased leader to over 6f out, rallied to chase leader 2f out, ridden and ran green over 1f out, led final furlong, soon clear, won at Plumpton 2m 2f mdn nhf (H) sft in Feb beating Mighty Matters (11-4) by 6l, 9 ran.
Protective 6-1 (11-0) Mid-division, ridden 6th, lost place 3 out, 9th of 14, well behind Waterloo Son (11-0) at Market Rasen 2m 3f mdn hdl (F) gs in Dec.
Gay Gladys 14-1 (11-1) Towards rear, last 6f out, kept on from over 3f out, 15th of 25, 45l behind Silent Oscar (11-2) at Punchestown 2m nhf sft in Apr.
