prominent, ridden to chase winner over 4f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, lost place over 7f out
very slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and headway to chase leaders 2f out, one pace
always in rear
slowly into stride, in rear, headway on inside from over 2f out, kept on
in touch, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on
towards rear, ran on through beaten horses
in touch and keen, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
held up and keen, steady headway over 3f out, switched right 2f out, ridden and stayed on strongly to chase winner inside final furlong, not reached winner
tracked leaders and keen, with winner over 6f out to over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, faded final furlong
mid-division, weakened 4f out
made all, ridden over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, ridden out
Nonrunner
Fair Sailing is preferred to Miss Porcia and Classic Blue in a tricky end to the day's proceedings. The selection showed promise in qualifying for a mark in three runs last year and was arguably a shade disappointing on her return to action at Yarmouth last month. However, she's entitled to come on for that run and is bred to appreciate the step up to middle distances and she may have made sufficient progress to be more competitive here. Classic Blue still has something to prove on grass but has been in good form on artificial surfaces and merits respect with her yard enjoying a decent summer on the level. Miss Porcia comes into the race on the back of a decent effort at this track and looks capable of getting into the mix again whilst support for Artzola would put her firmly in the picture but she has done most of her racing on the all-weather as well. Not an easy race to call but hopefully it will prove to be Fair Sailing for our selection.
Fair Sailing (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 20l behind Oh So Saucy (9-8) at Yarmouth 7f stk 0-55 (6) gf in May.
The Gaikwar (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Mid-division, ridden on outer over 3f out, stayed on steadily, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 18, 9l behind Im Ova Ere Dad (11-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f amt hcp (5) gd.
Beech Games 40-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, never on terms, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Jarvo (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcap (6) gd in May.
Grafty Green (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Always behind, eased 1f out, 16th of 17, well behind Dechiper (8-9) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcap (6) gf in May.
Artzola (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Steadied start, took keen hold in rear, headway over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no progress over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 14, 8l behind Camera Shy (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcap (6) pol.
Trevian 20-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, driven along on outside over 2f out, soon no impression, eased when beaten final furlong, 11th of 15, 12l behind Silver Blue (8-9) at Brighton 1m 2f hcap (6) gf in May.
Classic Blue (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Floodlight Fantasy (8-5) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
The Grey One (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon no impression, 8th of 16, 7l behind Princelywallywogan (8-13) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Cumae (USA) 16-1 (8-4) Took keen hold in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 16, 15l behind Acapulco Bay (7-9) at Bath 1m 2f hcap (6) gd.
Beckenham's Secret 4-1jt-fav (8-11) Led until headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 8l behind Busy Man (9-0) at Kempton 1m Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb.
Miss Porcia 9-1 (8-3) Held up in 3rd, ridden and went 2nd over 2f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 9l behind Shandelight (8-4) at Bath 1m 4f fll hcp (6) gd.
Meohmy 25-1 (7-12) Slowly into stride and behind, slipped over 5f out, never a factor, 14th of 15, well behind Silver Seeker (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Goldstar Dancer (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Keen hold, soon prominent, ridden before straight, soon weakened and eased, 13th of 14, 26l behind The Fonze (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 0-60 pol in Apr.
Cordage (IRE) 50-1 (10-3) Led 1f, took keen hold, led again 8f out until 5f out, weakened 3f out, 8th of 9, 28l behind Blue Hedges (10-12) at W'hampton 1m 6f amt hcp (6) pol in Nov '06.
Danish Monarch 40-1 (9-10) Led for 2f, chased leaders until weakened over 2f out, 12th of 18, 19l behind Im Ova Ere Dad (11-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f amt hcp (5) gd.
Glenisland 66-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 9th of 16, 17l behind Fantastic Morning (9-3) at Bath 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gs in Jul.
Eastern Princess 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders over 3f, 7th of 8, 21l behind Welcome Releaf (8-10) at Southwell 6f mdn aut stk (5) fbs in Apr.
