raced near side, held up in mid-division, headway on rail over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ran on gamely inside final furlong, just held
raced near side, held up towards rear, edged right and not clear run over 1f out, ran on late, nearest finish
raced centre, never closer than mid-division
raced near side, mid-division, weakened final 2f
raced near side, held up off the pace in last pair, good headway on rail over 1f out, went 3rd and ran on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
raced near side, towards rear, headway chasing leaders and hung right 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out
raced centre, mid-division, headway chasing group leaders inside final 2f, soon ridden, plugged on, never troubled leaders
raced centre, held up towards rear headway ran on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
raced centre, steadied start, raced keenly in rear, kept on final furlong, never going pace to get involved
wore hood to post, chased leader near side, pushed along and lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
raced centre, chased leaders, pushed along and every chance inside final 2f, led that group over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong
raced near side, steadied rear, not clear run inside final 2f, never threatened
raced near side, tracked leaders, went 2nd in group over 2f out, led inside final 2f, ridden and ran on
raced centre, held up and behind, some late headway, never threatened
led centre group and on terms with near side group, headed in group inside final 2f, soon ridden, weakened quickly over 1f out
raced near side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly and soon behind
raced centre, led group inside final 2f, soon every chance, ridden and headed in group over 1f out, plugged on in 5th inside final furlong
raced centre, held up and always towards rear
towards rear near side, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon not much room, ran on when in the clear inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
raced centre, held up towards rear, headway chasing group leaders 2f out, hung left soon after, plugged on, never threatened
switched right to race centre, mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
soon switched right to race centre, never closer than mid-division, behind final 2f
raced near side, mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
overall leader near side, ridden and headed in group inside final 2f, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division centre, headway chasing leaders and every chance 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, held up towards rear, never on terms
raced keenly, tracked leader in centre, every chance 2f out, lost 2nd soon after, weakened quickly
NonRunner
Dark Shift has won three of four starts here and returns to action with a shout while Fresh won over 6f here last season and finished in front of Chiefofchiefs at Kempton last month. Magical Morning placed in the Balmoral over a mile here in October while One Ruler finished in front of stablemate Path Of Thunder when third in a Group 2 at Meydan back in January. Accidental Agent returned to winning ways at Newmarket while Vafortino posted a better effort on his debut for a new yard having been gelded, though stable companion Alrehb looks better treated. River Nymph hasn’t threatened since beating Eagleway on soft ground in last year’s renewal so a chance is taken on stablemate ARATUS. Progressive last year, he spoiled his chance when running fresh in Listed company at Leicester on his return behind Path Of Thunder but should settle better today and Clive Cox’ yard remains in top form.
Accidental Agent 13-2 (9-7) In touch in rear, pushed along 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gd in Apr beating Above (8-10) by 2l, 6 ran.
One Ruler (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, kept on, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Real World (9-4) at Meydan 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jan.
Path Of Thunder (IRE) Evensfav (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 3, 2 1/4l behind Happy Power (9-2) at Leicester 7f lst stks (1) gf in Apr.
Magical Morning 66-1 (9-6) Held up in mid-division in centre, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on in inside final furlong, went 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 20, 2 1/2l behind Aldaary (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gs in Oct.
River Nymph 16-1 (9-3) Raced wide close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 10, 6 1/2l behind Tinker Toy (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f lst stks (1) pol in Mar.
Spirit Of Light (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Led, faded final furlong, 9th of 16, 12 3/4l behind Discovery Island (9-0) at Jebel Ali 7f fst in Mar.
Aratus (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Pulled hard, switched to race alone stand side over 5f out, prominent with centre pair, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 3, 11 1/4l behind Happy Power (9-2) at Leicester 7f lst stks (1) gf in Apr.
Star Of Orion (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Keen tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Zakouski (9-2) at Newmarket 1m lst stks (1) gd in Oct.
Mums Tipple (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Close up in rear, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 11 1/4l behind Trumble (8-11) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (2) pol in Nov.
Popmaster (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Wore hood to post, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon unable to quicken, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Gale Force Maya (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Fresh 11-2 (8-12) Steadied and switched right start, held up in rear, headway and switched to inside over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, strong challenge close home, just failed, 2nd of 9, shd behind Soar Above (8-5) at Kempton 6f hcp (2) pol in Apr.
Chiefofchiefs 10-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden out wide chasing leaders over 1f out, 3rd and one pace inside final furlong, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Soar Above (8-5) at Kempton 6f hcp (2) pol in Apr.
Vafortino (IRE) 17-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, hard pressed and edged right inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Bless Him (9-10) at Newcastle 7f hcp (3) pol in Mar.
Dance Fever (IRE) 9-4fav (8-13) Close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on to go 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Accidental Agent (9-7) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Gioia Cieca (USA) 11-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, held but kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Boardman (8-8) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Royal Pleasure (IRE) 2-1jfav (9-6) Steadied start, held up well off the rear in steadily run race, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd inside final 150 yards and closed, never able to challenge, 3rd of 4, 1l behind Rathbone (8-12) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Ropey Guest 14-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Rebel Territory (9-2) at Newmarket 1m hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Tadreeb (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 8l behind Accidental Agent (9-7) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Darkness (FR) 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, headway entering final furlong, went 3rd inside final 100 yards, ran on, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Excel Power (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Dark Shift 9-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ascot 1m stks (3) gs in Oct beating Bonneval (9-3) by hd, 12 ran.
Eagleway (FR) 100-1 (8-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 22, 3 1/4l behind Johan (9-4) at Doncaster 1m hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Baldomero (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Led, headed 7f out, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, 8th of 9, 7l behind Excel Power (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Alrehb (USA) 3-1jfav (8-6) Raced keenly, prominent, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Boardman (8-8) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Hieronymus 8-1 (9-7) Chased leader, led 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final 100 yards, stayed on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Red Mirage (9-7) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (3) pol in Apr.
The Turpinator (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway far side of group chasing leaders over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 2 3/4l behind Modern News (9-9) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Orbaan 28-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, some headway far side of group over 2f out, weakened soon after, 10th of 17, 6l behind Modern News (9-9) at Newbury 1m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Shoot To Kill (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Totally Charming (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp (3) pol in Apr.
Oo De Lally (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Led, headed over 6f out, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on, no extra towards finish, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Boardman (8-8) at Haydock 7f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
