Permission was given for Dream Model (IRE) to go early and be led to post.

The Starter reported that Khaan (GB) was reluctant to enter the stalls.

Michael Appleby was informed that the colt could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.

The Starter reported that Radjash (GB) refused to enter the stalls and was withdrawn by the Starter at 17:53.

Declan Carroll was informed that the gelding could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.

As it was the second occasion within the previous 12 months that Radjash (GB) had been reported, a further report within the same period would mean the gelding would be prevented from having a stalls test for 6 months.

William Cox, the rider of Willett (GB), was slow to remove the blindfold.

After being interviewed and shown recordings of the incident, Cox’s explanation that it took two attempts to remove the blindfold was noted.

The performance of Port Soif (GB), which finished unplaced, was considered.

Scott Dixon could offer no explanation for the mare’s performance other than Port Soif (GB) was never travelling and the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination revealed the mare finished stiff.

Following the race, Kieran Schofield reported that Sooqaan (GB), placed sixth, hung left-handed and the representative for Henry Candy reported that All Right (GB), unplaced, was unsuited by the fibresand surface on this occasion.

Ben Robinson reported that Sumner Beach (GB), placed eighth, was slowly away and never travelling.

William Cox reported that Willett (GB), which finished last of the eleven runners, did not face the kickback on this occasion.