tracked leader, ridden over 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong
in rear early, ridden and good headway 4f out, led over 1f out, ridden out
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 4f out, edged left over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
took keen hold, held up, went prominent 9f out, ridden over 4f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along and outpaced 6f out, soon behind
tracked leaders, went 2nd after 4f, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on one pace
led, ridden 4f out, headed over 3f out, weakened inside final furlong
Double Honour was always expected to be a four-year-old to follow over staying distances this season and he could hardly have been more impressive on his seasonal reappearance at Doncaster. That was with cut in the ground but this faster ground will not be a problem and with his willingness for a battle he is always one to keep on the right side of. His sure to go off at very short odds but is difficult to oppose. Bosham Mill ran well in the big cup races last year and is the obvious danger although he will be sharper for this reappearance. Aquarius has a bit to find although John Dunlop is a man to to fear at this time of the year while last year's Northumberland Plate winner Archduke Ferdinand may find one or two too good. Hannibal Lad chased home Double Honour at Doncaster but the ground here is against him.