Led and set steady pace, quickened tempo 3f out, joined 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, outpaced by winner inside final furlong op 11/8 tchd 7/4
Hydroplane (6/4), El Misk (15/8), Asian Angel (9/2), Thimbleweed (11/2), Dono Di Dio (14/1), Technological (14/1), Grand Inquisitor (33/1)
Technological deserves plenty respect and knows how to win around here, though he is perhaps vulnerable to less exposed rivals now. Hydroplane is by no means overlooked easily in search of a four-time and looks capable on better still based on the recent Newmarket success. However, EL MISK was a good second in a Windsor novice recently on return from a short break and could have a big say on this first foray into handicap company.