soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra
dwelt, held up in rear, switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
dwelt, held up, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders, ridden and lost place halfway, driven and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, improved 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on strongly
held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
keen, tracked leader, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace
never better than mid-division
keen, close up, disputing 4th and weakening when hampered over 1f out, soon eased
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders 7f
always in rear
held up, outpaced over 2f out, switched left, kept on never dangerous
This is a hard one to call so only a narrow vote goes the way of Kew Green over a whole host of possibles including Spanish Don, Hazyview, Resplendent One and Blythe Knight. Kew Green produced an incredible performance in the Coral Rosebery Handicap at Kempton in March, rearing up and missing the break before somehow making up the ground to get up and beat St Andrews in a photo. Paul Webber's charge has obviously benefited from a back operation, and in his current mood, must surely go close despite the strength of the opposition. Spanish Don won the Cambridgeshire here last October and with his stable in fine fettle at present, is just one of many dangers along with Hazyview who appeared to be quickly returning to the form that he showed last term when a close second in Group 3 company at Sandown last month. Topweight may hinder his chance here but it would be folly to leave him out. Resplendent One lost his place but rallied behind Fine Silver at Newbury and is no back number, and Blythe Knight has been placed on a number of occasions but is a shade high in the weights at present. The list is endless in such an open contest, but Kew Green needs only repeat his last effort to be in with a big say.
Hazyview 3-1 Chased winner throughout, driven along from 3f out, well held from 2f out, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Weightless at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 gs in Apr.
Blythe Knight (IRE) 5-1 Dwelt, held up in rear, took keen hold over 4f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Etesaal at Newmarket 1m 2f stk gf in Apr.
Calcutta 25-1 Held up, pushed along 3f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 12l behind Autumn Glory at Doncaster 1m lst stk gd in Mar.
Spanish Don 9-2fav Tracked leader until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 14, 7l behind Grand Passion at Lingfield 1m 2f lst stk (A1) pol in Nov.
Resplendent One (IRE) 12-1 Close up, ridden and lost place over 2f out, driven and kept on again final furlong, 3rd of 19, 2 1/2l behind Fine Silver at Newbury 1m hcp gs in Apr.
Kew Green (USA) 9-1 Reared start, held up, headway over 2f out, sustained run to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead final strides, won at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-105 gs in Mar beating St Andrews by a hd, 20 ran.
Able Baker Charlie (IRE) 14-1 Raced far side, chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, no danger after, 16th of 32, 7l behind Spanish Don at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (B1) gd in Oct.
Momtic (IRE) 25-1 Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway on outer 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well, all out finish, won at Sandown 1m hcp gs in Apr beating Royal Prince by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Always Esteemed (IRE) 16-1 Prominent for 5f, 17th of 19, 46l behind Fine Silver at Newbury 1m hcp gs in Apr.
Ace of Hearts 33-1 Held up, never troubled leaders, 16th of 17, 7l behind Jedburgh at Newmarket 7f hcp gf in Apr.
Red Spell (IRE) 33-1 In touch, not clear run over 1f out, switched left and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2l behind Momtic at Sandown 1m hcp gs in Apr.
Langford 100-1 Raced centre, mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 19th of 32, 9l behind Spanish Don at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (B1) gd in Oct.
Tuning Fork 12-1 Soon led, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong, 11th of 14, 19l behind Welcome Stranger at Ascot 1m hcp (C1) gf in Sept.
Lifted Way 7-1 Led, hard ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, narrowly headed 1f out, rallied well under pressure towards finish, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Milady's Pride at Sandown 1m hcp gs in Apr.
Milady's Pride 15-2 Raced in 4th, switched left and effort 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, hard driven final furlong to hold on near finish, won at Sandown 1m hcp gs in Apr beating Lifted Way by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Silver Silence (JPN) 100-1 Always behind, 11th of 13, 13l behind Tartouche at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp gf in Apr.
Juste Pour L'Amour 8-1 Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 2l behind Roman Quintet at Lingfield 7f hcp (E3) pol in Dec.
