mid-division, not clear run 3f out, switched left over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
took keen hold, prominent on inside, slightly outpaced 3f out, lost place, stayed on well from over 1f out
switched right soon after start to far rail, settled in rear, kept on well final 2f, never dangerous
towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
prominent on outside to over 3f out, weakened rapidly 2f out
made all, ran on strongly final furlong, edged left towards finish, all out
behind, ridden along 3f out, never nearer
held up behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
in touch, ridden 3f out, kept on final 2f, not able to challenge
mid-division, not clear run from 3f out to 2f out, switched left, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
held up, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
tracked winner for over 2f, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, eased inside final furlong
chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide, in touch for 3f, soon ridden and beaten
prominent, tracked winner over 3f out, every chance over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
steadied start, settled and always in rear
slowly into stride, in rear, some late headway over 1f out, never dangerous
chased leaders 3f, soon ridden and weakened quickly 2f out
steadied start, always behind
Richard Hannon is double handed here with Fair Compton and Pine Bay, the first named just gets our vote, with Golden Dixie another obvious contender. Fair Compton had shown signs of ability before smoothly beating Aintnecessarilyso at Brighton last time. She was never really threatened under a positive ride, and she can build on that success this afternoon. Stable companion Pine Bay ended last season with a victory at Windsor, the signals this season suggest she isn't far off winning again and a big run can be expected. Golden Dixie comes here in great heart chasing a hat-trick of victories and although the handicapper has taken note he should still make his presence felt. Danehill Stroller may prove best of the remainder, but on this occasion we will stick with the progressive Fair Compton.
Golden Dixie (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Switched to far side rail after 1f, good headway over 1f out, switched left, stayed on well to lead last strides, won at Sandown 5f hcp (4) gf beating Whinhill House (9-9) by a hd, 15 ran.
Arctic Desert 16-1 (9-6) Raced centre, held up in mid-division, effort and wandered under pressure over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 7th of 17, 6l behind Primo Way (9-9) at Lingfield 7f hcp (4) gd in May.
Danehill Stroller (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Cape St Vincent (8-7) at Bath 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Simpsons Mount (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, soon ridden along, never near leaders, 12th of 15, 11l behind Golden Dixie (9-0) at Sandown 5f hcp (4) gf.
Snow Wolf 7-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, driven and kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Red Sovereign (8-8) at Brighton 5f hcp (4) frm in May.
Willhewiz 5-1 (8-7) Led, pressed over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Cape St Vincent (8-7) at Bath 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Marsad (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Reared start, behind on outside, brief effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 15th of 19, 12l behind Eisteddfod (9-7) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Hard To Catch (IRE) 7-1 (8-6) Squeezed out start, in touch after 2f, hard ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 4l behind Red Sovereign (8-8) at Brighton 5f hcp (4) frm in May.
Currency 20-1 (8-9) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Trojan Flight (8-13) at Catterick 6f hcp (4) frm in May.
Mistral Sky 6-1 (9-7) Chased winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Prince Cyrano (9-4) at Leicester 6f hcp (5) gd in May.
Double M 13-2 (9-1) Always in rear, never a factor, last of 12, 9l behind Russian Symphony (9-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp (D2) pol in Feb.
Fair Compton 11-2 (9-4) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, ran on well, won at Brighton 6f hcp (6) frm in May beating Aintnecessarilyso (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Pine Bay 5-1jt-fav (9-1) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 7l behind Linda Green (8-8) at Bath 6f fll hcp (5) gd in May.
Colourful Era 8-1 (8-10) Outpaced and always rear, last of 14, 15l behind Golden Dixie (9-5) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gs in May.
Polar Force 4-1fav (8-11) Led far side group, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish, 4th of 18, 1 1/2l behind Ice Planet (9-2) at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) gf.
Majik 11-1 (9-7) Held up far side, effort over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 17, 7l behind Banjo Bay (9-2) at Nottingham 6f app hcp (6) gd in May.
Trace Clip 12-1 (8-13) Raced keenly on outside, tracked leader 4f out, weakened and hung left from 2f out, last of 7, 7l behind What-A-Dancer (9-9) at Brighton 7f hcp (5) frm in May.
Firework 11-1 (9-4) Started very slowly and always well behind, 13th of 14, 22l behind Fair Compton (9-4) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) frm in May.
Binnion Bay (IRE) 16-1 (8-2) Outpaced in rear, driven along 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leader, 7th of 14, 5l behind Golden Dixie (9-5) at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gs in May.
