chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened 2f out
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
behind, never dangerous
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, one pace
behind, ridden over 2f out, headway final furlong, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
behind and outpaced, ridden over 2f out, some headway final furlong, never on terms
In the finale, the vote goes to Rowanberry, whose biggest dangers might prove to be Bahrain Gold and Seven No Trumps. Seven No Trumps has been running well of late and can't be ruled out of a good run, so long as the draw does not prove a problem. Bahrain Gold has shown enough speed in his races to suggest that he can make them all go over this minimum trip, while Telepathic has a good amateur booked but might be better over a slightly longer trip. Rowanberry also has one of the best riders booked and, from a good draw, has form enough to be given a good shout, hence his choice as the selection. Rosie's Result is capable of putting in a good run from his current mark and might prove best of the rest but the vote stays with Rowanberry.
Seven No Trumps 16-1 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Paddywack (9-4) at Beverley 5f app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Bahrain Gold (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Led early, chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1l behind Joyeaux (10-0) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Viewforth 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened 1f out, 7th of 8, 6l behind Further Outlook (8-13) at Hamilton 5f clm (6) gs in Jun.
Telepathic (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Dizzy In The Head (8-13) at Hamilton 5f hcap (6) gf in May.
Compton Classic 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 10l behind Blue Maeve (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Rowanberry 7-1 (8-11) Raced far side, chased leader, ridden to lead that group 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 6l behind Russian Rocket (9-9) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Rosie's Result 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 17, 4l behind Sharp Hat (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (6) frm in Jun.
Sundried Tomato 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 17, 9l behind Bodden Bay (9-3) at Carlisle 6f hcap (6) gd in Jun.
On The Trail 33-1 (8-11) Slowly away, in rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 5l behind King Egbert (8-11) at Kempton 5f banded stk (7) pol in May.
Alfie Lee (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 15th of 17, 9l behind Sharp Hat (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (6) frm in Jun.
Shatin Leader 33-1 (8-7) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Limonia (8-3) at Hamilton 6f clm (6) gd.
Instinct 66-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, behind when hampered over 1f out, never dangerous, 16th of 17, 11l behind Bodden Bay (9-3) at Carlisle 6f hcap (6) gd in Jun.
Hebenus 66-1 (9-1) Mid-division far side, weakened over 2f out, 15th of 20, 36l behind Bailieborough (9-11) at Newcastle 1m clm (6) gf in Aug.
Choreographic (IRE) 28-1 (8-12) Headed over 4f out, soon behind, 10th of 12, 29l behind Legal Lover (8-12) at Southwell 1m banded stk (7) fbs in Nov.