Chased leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd 2 out, shaken up briefly last, ridden entering straight, stayed on to dispute 1 1/2f out, led inside final furlong and kept on well closing stages op 2/5
Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 2 out, pressed leader last, led entering straight, ridden and joined 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong and kept on same pace op 9/4
Augustin (4/5), Fire In His Eyes (13/8), Hanover Street (10/1), Irish Mustard (16/1), So Influential (25/1), Askcalie (50/1)
This looks a straight fight between AUGUSTIN and Fire In His Eyes, both representing top yards. Preference is for the former, who made a satisfactory start over fences last time and handles the testing conditions. If there are any flaws in the selection the more experienced Fire In His Eyes will be the most likely beneficiary. Of the other four, Hanover Street may have the most scope but they look a modest quartet.