tracked leaders and keen, far side group, ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened
in rear stands side group, no impression on leaders over 1f out
held up far side group, stayed on from over 1f out, no impression
in touch far side group, one pace final furlong
in touch far side group, no impression final furlong
prominent far side group, weakened entering final furlong
held up far side group, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final futlong
chased leaders stands side group, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 2f out, virtually pulled up inside final furlong
chased leader stands side group, ridden over 2f out, kept on
made all, stands side group, ridden over 2f out, kept on
held up, mid-division far side group, kept on final furlong
raced far side group, held up mid-division, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders far side group, weakened over 1f out
made all, far side, ridden well over 1f out, kept on
raced far side group, dwelt, towards rear, one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders far side group, weakened over 1f out
Night In gets a narrow vote of confidence over Brigadore, John Keats and Dorn Dancer, while support for the veteran Indian Spark would be an interesting manoeuvre for each-way punters to consider latching onto. Indian Spark goes well fresh, so his long absence is not really a concern. However, he is now aged thirteen and, although he would a have carried this lot in his heyday, the Jim Goldie-trained gelding faces a stiff test at the weights. Dorn Dancer comes into the reckoning on the pick of her efforts and, as any give underfoot will suit her ideally, she looks set to encounter her ideal conditions. She is a previous course and distance winner, so is respected accordingly. John Keats has been on the premises on numerous occasions and, having last won off a mark of 74, he could be well treated off his current rating. The four-year-old looks the main hope from Jim Goldie's camp, but his long losing run is very off-putting. Brigadore is a consistent type that has paid his way in win and place money when there is sufficient give in the ground. However, he looks weighted to the hilt just now and may just be short of the mark today. Therefore, we go with Night In, who is 2lb better off from the last time he encountered Brigadore. However, he has subsequently run into form and, as he has fewer miles on the clock, he may have a little more to offer when push comes to shove.
Sir Orpen (IRE) 17-2 (10-0) Led, headed after 2f and remained in touch, regained lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Tough Love (9-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Brigadore 7-1 (9-9) Held up, headway halfway, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Inca Soldier (8-9) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Night In (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden and headway, 2f out, stayed on to lead toward finish, won at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun beating Dematraf (7-12) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
John Keats 11-4fav (9-3) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Inca Soldier (8-9) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Eternal Legacy (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden clear over 1f out, won at Newcastle 7f mdn fll (5) sft in Jun beating Lan Kwai Fong (8-12) by 6l, 10 ran.
Dorn Dancer (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Towards rear stands' side, ridden halfway, no impression, 7th of 14, 14l behind Prospect Court (8-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Charles Parnell (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Mid-division, one pace when not clear run over 2f out to over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 11, 6l behind Skyelady (9-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
Wiltshire (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Hampered start, soon mid-division, ridden over 4f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 4l behind Violent Velocity (9-0) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
