Broke smartly to lead early, soon raced in 3rd, travelling smoothly and on terms 2f out, soon led, pushed along and asserted from over 1f out, stayed on well, eased close home op 4/5 tchd 9/10
Soon raced in 4th, switched right and effort from over 2f out, edged slightly left and chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong op 3/1 tchd 11/4
Siskin (4/6), Monarch Of Egypt (7/2), Fort Myers (7/2), Romero (12/1), Real Force (66/1)
Aidan O'Brien has won two of the last four renewals of this contest and he would appear to hold the key to this year's renewal. MONARCH OF EGYPT won very well on debut and given his pedigree, and the way he finished off his race that day, he looks sure to relish this step up in trip. Fort Myers is the obvious danger after his Coventry fourth while Siskin should have more to give in his bid to maintain his unbeaten record.