Tracked leaders, took keen hold on outside after 2f, challenged over 2f out, led inside final 2f, ridden clear entering final furlong, ran on, readily op 9/2 tchd 7/1
Held up in touch, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, went 2nd and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression with winner op 4/1 tchd 10/3 and tchd 5/1
Led 1f, switched left soon after, tracked leader, outpaced by front pair 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression op 2/1 tchd 9/4
In touch, led after 1f, came towards stands side rail soon after, headed inside final 2f, ridden and no chance with winner 1f out, lost place inside final furlong op 2/1 tchd 6/4
Wafeer (7/4), Alfa McGuire (15/8), Qaroun (7/2), Dark Acclaim (13/2), Arch Gold (13/2), Sunstorm (33/1), The Fettler (50/1)
Expensive yearling purchase QAROUN can make a winning debut here for trainer Sir Michael Stoute. The selection is out of a who won as a juvenile and he can see off previous winner Alfa McGuire who carries a penalty for his Beverley win earlier this month while Dark Acclaim can take third having looked as if he'd improve for the experience when making his debut at Haydock last month.