Slowly away in touch in rear, went 5th 6f out, pushed along and headway on inner to chase winner 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home op 13/8
A race which features a couple of mildly interesting newcomers in the shape of Allocator (Richard Hannon) and Resounding Silence (James Tate). However, it is difficult to look beyond the alluring claims of the John Gosden-trained GANTIER who should excel over middle distances. His trainer has a line with Marhaban (also a possible doubtful stayer) through New King.