led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
held up behind, effort to chase leaders over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind, driven and headway on outside, 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression
mid-division on inside, ridden 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, kept on same pace, lost 3rd towards finish
behind, headway on inside 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong to go 3rd towards finish, not reached leading pair
tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, just held on
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, stayed on and every chance inside final furlong, just held
mid-division, headway on outside 4f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, chased leaders 4f out, effort and every chance 2f out to over 1f out, one pace final furlong
A competitive race for the money can go to SILENT LUCIDITY, who does not appear to be as ground-dependent as leading rival Petella, while Ballade De La Mer is a danger. The last-named is raised just 2lbs for winning a minor Musselburgh handicap over 1m 5f last time, but this extra couple of furlongs won't be a problem. Chocolate Caramel has a fair bit to find with that opponent on their running that day. Petella stays very well but wants it quicker than today's description, and we prefer Silent Lucidity. Peter Niven's charge goes on any ground and should be capable of defying a 3lb rise over this greater test of stamina.
Kimberley Downs (USA) 10-1 (8-13) Set strong gallop, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Silent Lucidity (8-5) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Planetarium 11-2 (9-6) Disputed 2nd until just over 3f out, stayed close up, soon ridden and edged right, driven hung right and one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 5l behind Beat The Shower (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Chocolate Caramel (USA) 6-1 (10-7) Mid-division, kept on one pace final 2f, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Ballade De La Mer (9-2) at Musselburgh 1m 5f am hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Silent Lucidity (IRE) 5-2fav (8-5) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, went 2nd 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, driven and all out, won at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul beating Forrest Flyer (9-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Petella 9-2 (8-6) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden 1f out, held on well, won at Carlisle 2m 1f mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul beating Bandanaman (9-7) by 1l, 12 ran.
Ballade de La Mer 50-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 1m 5f am hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul beating Hurricane Thomas (10-5) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Harcas (IRE) 9-1 (8-9) Held up in touch, pushed along and outpaced opver 2f out, rallied under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on to 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Beat The Shower (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Kyber 13-2 (8-0) Held up last, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 8, 4l behind Beat The Shower (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Knock Three Times (IRE) 11-4fav (8-7) Raced wide in touch, pushed along 4f out, effort on outside 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 9l behind Beat The Shower (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Tiger King (GER) 50-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, behind, 8th of 9, 12l behind Applaude (8-10) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
