Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden into 2nd entering straight, challenged 2 out, soon under pressure in 2nd, stayed on to press leader passing last, led run-in and kept on well closing stages
Chased leader in 2nd, disputed from 4 out, led after 3 out, pressed briefly 2 out, soon ridden and 2-length advantage, strongly pressed passing last, headed run-in and no extra closing stages tchd 6/5
Held up in 4th, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along briefly 4 out, soon closer, ridden after 3 out, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace op 3/1
Led, 5-length advantage early, reduced lead and slight mistake 5th, disputed 4 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra in 4th 2 out, weakened op 8/1
Sub Lieutenant (11/10), Black Hercules (11/4), Sizing John (3/1), Smashing (10/1), Letter Of Credit (80/1), Boxing Along (250/1)
With Gold Cup hero Don Cossack retired, his hat-trick bid in this race has been denied. His trainer has a leading contender in Sub Lieutenant, with two wins and a credible third on his CV this term. He could be the real deal but preference is for SIZING JOHN. He once more chased after Douvan over Christmas and has the class to snare this prize on his second start for new trainer. Black Hercules and Smashing are both going to be better suited by today's terms than their most recent starts can will surely play their respective parts in what looks a cracking race.
1. Sizing John
2. Sub Lieutenant
3. Black Hercules