At the first attempt the field got away to a fairly good start. Scottish Union, who quickly got into his stride, led on the rails from La-li, Glen Loan and Magic Circle, with Pasch and Foroughi the last pair.
After the quarter-mile post, Magic Circle dashed past Scottish Union, followed by La-li, Glen Loan, Challenge and Pound Foolish. At the half-way mark Magic Circle still led, with. Pasch last, but after the mile post the favourite began to move up the outside. His progress, however, was slow.
Magic Circle was still in "front entering the straight, followed by Scottish Union, Glen Loan, La-li, Pound Foolish and Pasch, but a quarter of a mile from home Magic Circle dropped back, allowing Scottisk Union to lead,"with Challgnge and Pasch making efforts to reach him.
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