behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not reached leaders
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, one paced and no impression final furlong
stumbled badly start, missed break, not recover, no chance and soon eased, took no part
chased leaders, effort and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
mid division, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final furlong
with leader, led well over 1f out, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and headway to lead 1f out, held on well final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon edged left, weakened final furlong
behind, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders, effort and every chance over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong
There are some well handicapped runners in this field including last year's winner Divine Spirit but there may be another race in BAYBSHAMBLES now that he's reunited with Kelly Harrison. Her claim means that the gelding is 5lbs lower than when finishing a one and three quarter length fourth over course and distance just over a fortnight ago when a little short of room in the finish. That was the first time that the gelding had finished out of the places at this track in four runs so he clearly relishes this test and he has a decent each-way shout despite the low draw. Divine Spirit has a better berth as he bids to follow up last year's success from a mark that is 3lbs lower; he has an obvious chance on that reckoning and it would be no surprise to see him leave his recent efforts behind. Ebraam flashed home to finish third at Newbury to suggest that he may be ready to come out of the wilderness and he's certainly well enough handicapped having gone missing for a while but his reputation as an all-weather specialist is not without good reason. Van Bossed may be able to take advantage of a handy mark one of these days whilst the likes of Sands Crooner and the in-form Tyrannosaurus Rex should run their usual honest races whilst Bedloe's Island may have more in the locker but Baybshambles can be relied upon to turn up and perform.
Ebraam (USA) 12-1 (9-9) Broke well, steadied rear, switched left half way, not clear run from over 1f out until switched left inside final furlong, stayed on, rider dropped rein briefly towards finish, 3rd of 10, 2l behind The Tatling (8-13) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Van Bossed (CAN) 16-1 (9-4) Raced far side, held up and keen, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, 12th of 22, 7l behind Johannes (9-0) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Efistorm 15-2 (9-6) Awkward and stumbled slightly start, soon in touch, switched right 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul beating Miss Daawe (8-6) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Stolt (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Very slowly away, in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never troubled leaders, 5th of 9, 5l behind Le Toreador (9-11) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Chjimes (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 7, 7l behind Sundae (9-9) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Sands Crooner (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 10th of 14, 4l behind Canadian Danehill (9-10) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Tyrannosaurus Rex (IRE) 14-1 (8-1) Raced stand side, prominent, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Pavershooz (8-9) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Desperate Dan 10-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, one pace final furlong, lost 2nd final 75 yards, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind My Kingdom (9-6) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Loch Jipp (USA) 80-1 (9-7) Held up, weakened 2f out, 14th of 16, 17l behind Mandalay King (8-5) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Discanti (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Efistorm (9-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Tagula Breeze (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) In rear, headway over 1f out, never able to challenge, 8th of 9, 6l behind Doctor Parkes (9-6) at Ripon 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Baybshambles (IRE) 9-2fav (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Select Committee (8-11) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Divine Spirit 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 6l behind Prince Namid (9-3) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Bedloe's Island (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders and keen, led briefly entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Redwater River (8-1) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
