held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, short lived effort over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly away, looked reluctant to race in rear, ridden over 3f out, hung right to stands side rail over 1f out, kept on under strong pressure, never nearer
close up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, unable to quicken near finish
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, hung left and led approaching final furlong, driven out
chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
Nonrunner
Font made a bright start this season and the four-year-old is preferred to Kerriemuir Lass and Councel's Opinion, while Five A Side should not be underestimated despite lacking the experience of his elder rivals. The last named does need to banish the memory of a poor run last time and his supporters will need to have a fair bit of faith. However, this is not the strongest of contests and, as Mark Johnston's sole runner on the card, he has to be respected. Councel's Opinion has been around the block and has attained all the certificates. He has taken on much stiffer opponents in the past, so has to rate as a good each-way option on the pick of his form. Kerriemuir Lass also fits that profile, as she has been a highly consistent type - acting on any type of ground. The Peter Saville-owned filly is as tough as they come and she may well provide the selection with the most to do. However, Font has a touch more scope for improvement and, considering he is a possible for contests like Shegar Cup and the Ebor next month; he would be expected to take this in his stride if he is to be a contender at a higher grade.
Wind Star 25-1 (8-5) Raced centre, prominent 5f, 25th of 26, 25l behind Royal Oath (9-0) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Kerriemuir Lass (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Made most, ridden 3f out, stayed on strongly final 2f, won at Windsor 1m 4f hcap (4) gd in Jun beating Kilimandscharo (9-5) by 2l, 12 ran.
Counsel's Opinion (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pressed winner over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Mariotto (9-1) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
Hassaad 14-1 (8-6) Always well behind, 10th of 17, 24l behind Charlie Tokyo (8-9) at York 1m 1f hcap (2) hvy.
Active Asset (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Tracked winner, challenged over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 13th of 14, 12l behind John Terry (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcap (3) gf.
Sgt Schultz (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Took keen hold in touch, short-lived effort on inside 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 8l behind Wild Fell Hall (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
King Charles 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, 9th of 19, 6l behind Hearthstead Maison (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Sahrati 6-1 (9-7) Held up, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Soft Morning (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Five A Side 8-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, eased, 7th of 8, well behind Greek Envoy (9-6) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun.
Just Observing 6-1 (9-3) In touch, driven 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 6l behind Zaif (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Frosty Night (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Chased leaders until 4f out, tailed off final 2f, 10th of 11, 34l behind dhtrs Six of Diamonds (9-3) & Malt Or Mash (9-9) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Font 13-8fav (9-12) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, edged left and pushed out, won at Warwick 1m 3f mdn stk (5) gd beating Unreachable Star (8-9) by a nk, 12 ran.
Instructor 33-1 (8-1) Prominent, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on well, 4th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Supaseus (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf in May.
