tracked leaders, 2nd well over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
held up in 5th, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, chased leaders under pressure over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and lost 2nd well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in 6th, ridden and no impression 2f out, headway over 1f out, went 4th inside final furlong
took keen hold tracking leaders, headway over 2f out, 3rd well over 1f out, driven and stayed on same pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, no real progress
Nonrunner
Rasaman continues to prove a credit to connections and himself as he sets out on his 109th start and, although expected to be involved at the business end, may find a couple of in-form comparative youngsters too good. Invoke is starting to develop into a useful handicapper at this level for Keith Dalgleish since leaving Michael Bell, already having been nicely placed to land a couple of handicaps over 7f. She could well go in again but ASSAULT ON ROME is an improving sort for Mark Johnston and especially impressed when landing a Class 3 handicap last time. A mark of 84 is acceptable and she appeals as a typical stable improver with scope for considerable further progress. Almuheet is also respected at the head of the weights.
Zacynthus (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway towards far side 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 16th of 18, 14l behind Johnny Cavagin (9-5) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Mar.
Invoke (IRE) 5-2 (9-9) Made most, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Haydock 7f fll hcp (0-75) (5) gs beating Mambo Fever (8-4) by 1l, 6 ran.
Assault On Rome (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Dwelt prominent, chased clear leader 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged right and ran on, won at Leicester 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Field Game (9-6) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Ralphy Boy (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Rasaman (8-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Marsh Pride 50-1 (9-0) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, losing place when not much room over 1f out, 9th of 10, 8l behind Excilly (9-0) at Carlisle 7f 3yo lst fll (1) gd in Jun.
Ixelles Diamond (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Very awkward start, always towards rear, 12th of 15, 17l behind Westwood Hoe (11-2) at York 7f am hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Monel 20-1 (9-1) Behind centre, headway over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 14, 2l behind Exotic Guest (8-13) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Almuheet 14-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 6l behind Bushcraft (9-9) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Rasaman (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Close home, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd near finish, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Personal Touch (9-3) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
In Focus (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Prominent, driven over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened from over 1f out, 10th of 12, 17l behind Go Dan Go (9-7) at Carlisle 1m hcp (4) gd in Jun.