in touch on outside, driven over 2f out, soon beaten
steadied start, held up in rear, headway under pressure 2f out, driven and ran on to lead well inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up, not clear run briefly 2f out, switched left and ran on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, effort on outside over 1f out, soon no extra
led, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong until caught well inside final furlong
took keen hold, chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
took keen hold, held up, headway 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders, driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Hoh Mike is the pick to land the feature event of the day despite not appearing to be as effective over 6 furlongs as 5 furlongs. A smart juvenile, Michael Bells' charge progressed to be quite a smart sprinter last year however, whether he can make that step-up into a consistent group performer remains to be seen. Sonny Red is another for the shortlist as he likes to get his toe in. Sprinting appears to have been the making of him and the Hannon tend to prime their charges at this event. Balthazaar's Gift finished behind Hoh Mike last month but has shown in the past that he requires a number of outings to blow away the cobwebs. Prime Contender is another who contested the Duke Of York Stakes. Both him and Hoh Mike are closely matched on previous clashes but Hoh Mike gets the nod.
Eisteddfod 8-1 (9-5) Chased leader, led over 1f out, headed close home, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Captain Marvelous (9-2) at Leicester 7f lst stk (1) gs in Apr.
Balthazaar's Gift (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Assertive (9-7) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Confuchias (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression, 6th of 8, 9l behind Captain Marvelous (9-2) at Leicester 7f lst stk (1) gs in Apr.
Edge Closer 7-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, outpaced inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Ceremonial Jade (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in May.
Hoh Mike (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) In rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Assertive (9-7) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Lipocco 6-1fav (9-3) Chased leaders stands side group, weakened over 1f out, 17th of 21, 7l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcap (2) gf in Sept.
Pivotal Flame 7-2jt-fav (9-2) Chased leaders stand's side group, faded final furlong, 9th of 12, 15l behind Rising Shadow (9-5) at Newcastle 6f lst stk (1) gs in Mar '07.
Pivotal Point 5-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 5l behind Beckermet (9-4) at Goodwood 6f lst stk (1) gf in Sept.
Prime Defender 12-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace, 7th of 17, 3l behind Assertive (9-7) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Sonny Red (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Prominent until weakened over 1f out, last of 17, 15l behind Assertive (9-7) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Cape 7-2fav (8-10) Held up in rear, switched right 2f out, headway soon after, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 3l behind Ajigolo (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gd in May.
