Kaateb made most, steadily increased tempo from 3f out, clear and in command from 2f out, ridden out

Gulf Express held up in rear early, soon in 5th or 6th, driven on outer over 2f out, progress over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd last 75yds, winner already home

Caravel reluctant to enter stalls, tracked leading pair, ridden over 2f out, chased winner well over 1f out, no real impression on winner, lost 2nd last 75yds

Jeer held up in 5th or 6th, driven over 2f out, tried to close over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong

Humungous took keen hold, held up in 7th or 8th, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, no chance to challenge

Snoqualmie Boy tracked leading pair, ridden over 2f out, disputed 2nd over 1f out, no impression, one pace final furlong

Troubadour held up in 9th, outpaced from 3f out, reminders over 1f out, stayed on final furlong but no chance, never nearer

Drill Sergeant chased winner, driven over 2f out, lost 2nd well over 1f out, weakened final furlong

Art Man held up in 10th, ridden 3f out, soon struggling and beaten

Capable Guest dropped in last, ridden and detached 3f out, no chance after

Cactus King took keen hold, held up in 7th or 8th, ridden 3f out, soon weakened

This has been nothing like the race it once was since the prize-money was reduced markedly, but the latest renewal looked competitive enough within its ratings band. The pace was steady down the back, though, and the time was two seconds slower than the earlier Listed race.

KAATEB, who will be 4lb higher from today, had a first-time visor, having lacked concentration in his two second places this year, and the headgear, allied to a very astute front-running ride, did the trick. Having grabbed the lead, Richard Hills slowed things up until gradually stepping it back up from three furlongs out. The others never looked as if they would get to him, and he was clear through the final furlong. He would be off his old mark, plus a 5lb penalty, in the John Smith's at York, but he would not be sure to make the cut and would find the opposition a lot tougher there.

Gulf Express also had first-time headgear, having refused to do a tap at Royal Ascot after he was hampered leaving the stalls. He did much better here, but the winner was home and dry when he ran on late into second place.

Jeer had a stiff task at the weights with the winner on Newmarket form, andhe did about as well as could be expected.

Humungous is not badly treated now, but he was quite keen in the cheekpieces and could have done with a stronger pace. He was keeping on, but too late to make any impression.

Snoqualmie Boy raced handily enough but is on a long losing run. Troubadour was keeping on up the far rail from an unpromising position. Drill Sergeant, the only three-year-old in the race, was denied his usual lead and finished well beaten. His stable is having a thintime.

*George Baker reported that Art Man was unsuited by the ground.

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