prominent, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, lost place well over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, led over 1f out, easily
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on into 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, outpaced halfway, soon weakened
held up, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never on terms
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ran on into 2nd inside final furlong, never able to challenge
led until over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
leaped from stalls, behind, detached halfway, never a threat
The three-year-old DARK SHADOW has won here and at Windsor and though up 4lb for his latest victory that was a Class 3 handicap and this represents a drop in grade. Little Boy Blue has been alternating between here and Brighton and has been going well but his latest victory puts him on his highest ever mark. Iconic Knight ran his best race for a long time at Goodwood and has been left on the same mark while the lightly-raced Major Blue was unlucky in-running here last time and is capable of a big run. The Daley Express won here in April but ran poorly on a return visit early last month.
Little Boy Blue 11-2 (9-9) Pressed leader and keen, led inside final 2f, ran on strongly, ridden out, won at Brighton 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Diamond Lady (9-6) by 4l, 8 ran.
The Daley Express (IRE) 4-1fav (10-2) Raced keenly, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakening when hampered soon after, last of 13, 8 1/2l behind Foxy Forever (9-8) at Bath 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Helvetian 16-1 (8-5) Stumbled start, behind, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Watchable (8-11) at Epsom 6f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Beyond Equal 10-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, led, edged left over 1f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 7l behind Dalton (9-3) at Nottingham 6f hcp (3) hvy in Jun.
Red Alert 12-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden and effort on outside 2f out, weakened 1f out, last of 7, 9 3/4l behind Belated Breath (9-7) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
He'zanarab (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Dazzling Dan (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in May.
Iconic Knight (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up, headway 2f out, switched right approaching final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Pennsylvania Dutch (9-6) at Goodwood 6f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Dark Shadow (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Held up and behind, good headway on wide outside chasing leaders 2f out, strong run under pressure to lead inside final furlong, won going away, won at Windsor 5f hcp (3) gf in Jun beating Naughty Rascal (9-7) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Blaine 33-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 10, 1/2l behind Pennsylvania Dutch (9-6) at Goodwood 6f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Global Academy (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon not much room, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 5 3/4l behind Poyle Vinnie (9-7) at Chelmsford City 5f hcp (4) pol in May.
Major Blue 11-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and not clear run over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Shining (9-7) at Bath 5f hcp (5) fm in May.
Champion Brogie (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Last pair, pushed along and struggling halfway, never troubled leaders, 5th of 7, 10 1/4l behind Night Secret (9-0) at Windsor 6f stks (5) gf in Jun.
