Mr Palmer was fourth, followed by Elnaawi, Chrisandthecapper, Quinzieme Monarque, Go Get the Basil and Always in a Tiz.

WSJ: Verrazano wins Wood to remain unbeaten

Tiz a Minister, who ran last weekend at Betfair Hollywood Park, was not expected to make the trip from California.

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Tiz a Minister, third in the San Felipe, has a new rider in Joe Talamo since Gomez took off to ride Flashback.

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Mr Palmer was fourth, followed by Elnaawi, Chrisandthecapper, Quinzieme Monarque, Go Get the Basil, Always in a Tiz and Freedom Child, who broke late out of the gate and lost any chance of winning.

WSJ: Verrazano wins Wood to remain unbeaten