tracked leading pair, went 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, joined inside final furlong, rallied, lost on the nod
raced keenly, tracked leader until over 2f out, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd 1f out, soon dropped to 4th, rallied into 3rd again towards finish
steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ridden and went 2nd 1f out, joined leader inside final furlong, stayed on and won on the nod
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, stayed challenging under pressure, driven over 1f out, chased leading pair inside final furlong until no extra in 4th towards finish
tracked leaders in 5th, went 4th 5f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and one pace in 5th over 1f out
tracked leading trio until 5f out, soon struggling in rear, tailed off and eased final 2f
Nonrunner
BERNISDALE has hit form under both codes in recent months and the dual course and distance winner is hard to oppose after impressing here the last day. John Flint's 8-y-o is a real grafter and he and his talented apprentice pilot can complete the three-timer under a 6lb penalty on ground he handles well. Oratorio's Joy dropped away tamely at Yarmouth and needs to put that disappointment behind him but is dropped in grade and looks the main danger. After a promising campaign last season, Rum Swizzle has struggled off higher marks and is best watched at present and Azure Amour could prove a better option for the shortlist as she hasn't run too badly on her two starts at this track this season. She also gained her sole career success to date at the Somerset venue, whilst Lucky Diva shaped better on her latest start.
Oratorio's Joy (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 9 3/4l behind Sandy Cove (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Bernisdale 8-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Bath 1m 5f hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Lady Hare (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Rum Swizzle 33-1 (10-9) Prominent, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 35 3/4l behind Good of Luck (10-5) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Azure Amour (IRE) 5-1fav (9-9) Raced wide, towards rear, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Zephyros (9-13) at Bath 1m 2f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Lucky Diva 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, on inside, shuffled back and lost place over 2f out, rallied into 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Lily Edge (8-7) at Lingfield 2m hcp (6) pol in Jul.
Karl Marx (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, ridden and outpaced by front pair after 3 out, lost place before next, no impression after, 5th of 11, 9l behind The Wealerdealer (11-7) at Newton Abbot 3m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Krafty One 50-1 (10-10) Held up, towards rear, not fluent 3 out, never involved, well beaten 2 out, 10th of 12, dist behind Lets Hope So (10-12) at Worcester 2m mdn (4) gd in Jul.
