held up towards rear and took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
dwelt, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression
made all, ridden over 1f out, soon pressed, held on well towards finish
held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind, ridden over 1f out, no impression
steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up in touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on, held towards finish
Nonrunner
BECAUSEWECAN drops in grade and if gaining an uncontested lead he could be hard to peg back. Now down to a mark of 85 (the same as his last win), this course winner is expected to perform with more credit with any give in the ground not a problem. The Easterby's are in good form so any market support for Bollin Felix should be respected, whilst Paul Hanagan chooses Cosmic Sun over Lady Luachmhar with the former trying cheek-pieces after a poor year. Dazzling Light's form looks very solid and a good apprentice is booked, whilst the talented bumper horse Royal Swain joins the strong traveller Best Prospect on the lengthy list of dangers.
Lady Luachmhar (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) In touch, ridden and outpaced 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Ethics Girl (8-12) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Becausewecan (USA) 14-1 (8-13) Chased leading pair, lost place well over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 13th of 16, 12l behind Kansai Spirit (9-2) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Bollin Felix 8-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, headway when switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3l behind My Arch (9-9) at Newmarket 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
Camps Bay (USA) 11-1 (9-4) Missed break, always in rear, tailed off, last of 17, well behind Deauville Flyer (9-2) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Cosmic Sun 11-2 (11-5) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 11l behind Maybe I Wont (9-13) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f am hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
Strathcal 9-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 8f out, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after, 8th of 9, 21l behind Kansai Spirit (9-8) at Newbury 1m 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Dazzling Light (UAE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear,headway 4f out, ridden and not much room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Antigua Sunrise (9-0) at York 1m 4f app hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Best Prospect (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Held up in last pair, headway over 2f out, chased winner well over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Chilly Filly (10-0) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Royal Swain (IRE) 15-8 (9-3) Keen early, tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 22l behind Just Lille (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Royal Straight 9-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, outpaced well over 3f out, ridden well over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 17, 32l behind Pertemps Networks (9-7) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Hunters Belt (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased welll over 1f out, 13th of 17, 44l behind Pertemps Networks (9-7) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
