tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on and no chance with winner
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along over 6f out, tailed off over 4f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, smooth headway over 3f out, went 2nd on bit over 2f out, led and hard held over 1f out, won very cheekily in a canter
led 1f, tracked leader, pushed along over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly away, led after 1f, headed over 3f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, went 4th over 1f out, no impression
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
The runs of Oneofapear and High Resolution in the previous race may give a clue to the value of the recent form against Bagber earlier in the month, with this also guiding the chances of Casino Night, Royal Straight and Best Prospect in this race. Bagber won here last time out and just 4lb worse off he can definitely play a part. Dean Iarracht isn't sure to land a hat-trick as his two latest wins came on good going, so SHARP SOVEREIGN who seeks a four-timer and has won with cut in the ground before is taken to secure the prize. David Barron's gelding started his winning sequence off a mark of 52 and although he may now be more vulnerable to the handicapper he may just be able to squeeze out one more win before he entirely catches up.
Starla Dancer (GER) 10-1 (9-5) Chased leeading pair, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Diamond Duchess (9-4) at Newbury 1m 2f flls hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Bagber 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and pressed 1f out, kept on towards finish, held on well, won at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs beating Veiled Applause (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Gumnd (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Raced keenly, soon crossed over to lead, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 17l behind Rakaan (9-9) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Royal Straight 12-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden and pressed winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Bagber (8-12) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Best Prospect (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression, 7th of 14, 7l behind Bagber (8-12) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Sharp Sovereign (USA) 5-1fav (9-1) Made all, ridden and joined over 2f out, driven and all out, gamely, won at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Saint Thomas (9-2) by 1l, 16 ran.
Casino Night 20-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear on inside, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 17l behind Bagber (8-12) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Hurlingham 11-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, ridden to chase leaders when rider lost irons, soon weakened, last of 9, 14l behind Royal Swain (9-11) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Dean Iarracht (IRE) 13-2 (10-2) Settled in mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led post, won at Redcar 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Chantilly Pearl (10-4) by hd, 15 ran.
