held up, ridden halfway, not trouble leaders
tracked winner, ridden 2f out, not pace to challenge
always in rear, ridden along after 2f
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never a threat
tracked leaders, ridden after 2f, soon struggling, weakened over 1f out
always in rear
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
taken to post early, made most, ridden over 1f out, never in danger
raced wide, held up, ridden halfway, kept on, never near leaders
dwelt switched right start, held up, never on terms
Nonrunner
Two previous winners of this contest take part, but Commander Wish is not the force of old and Greek Secret remains 2lb higher than when last winning over a year ago. Meandmyshadow has won twice over C&D and has claims, though both wins came in plating company, while Port Ronan could also figure having finished runner-up here three weeks ago. BRAVE BATTLE's only win came on the Polytrack, but he went close when runner-up off today's mark at Ayr last time, and Dandy Nicholl's charge gets the nod to go one better.
No Mean Trick (USA) 33-1 (9-7) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 17l behind Apache Ridge (10-0) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Commander Wish 40-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 7l behind Cane Cat (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-50 (7) pol in Mar.
Greek Secret 10-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind The Tatling (9-10) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Meandmyshadow 33-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 6l behind Rothesay Chancer (9-3) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Brave Battle 9-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, driven and headed near finish, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Monel (9-4) at Ayr 6f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Russian Winter 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 8l behind Little Jimmy Odsox (9-3) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
King Of Swords (IRE) 4-1fav (8-13) Prominent, ridden entering final furlong, one pace, 4th of 15, 6l behind Time Medicean (9-6) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Port Ronan (USA) 7-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, kept on, went 2nd close home, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Maryolini (9-5) at Beverley 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Jun.
Noels Princess 66-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 7l behind Little Jimmy Odsox (9-3) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Rio Sands 8-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Maryolini (9-5) at Beverley 5f app hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Jun.
Windjammer 33-1 (8-8) Slowly away, towards rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 13th of 15, 10l behind Time Medicean (9-6) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.