held up in rear, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
dropped out start, held up in rear, not clear run on inside from 2f out until switched left and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead post
led, ridden over 1f out, edged left and headed inside final furlong, ran on, just held
prominent, ridden and hung right over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, hampered on inside over 1f out, soon switched left, no extra well inside final furlong
held up, took keen hold, ridden well over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden when bumped over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, took keen hold, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, edged left and headway entering final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, headway when not clear run over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed post
Nonrunner
Ryedane looks almost guaranteed to give his running but our preference is for FROGNAL; Bahamian Ballet and Kyzer Chief just about head the remainder. Ruth Carr has had a few winners over the past fornight or so and could well have another here, as her charge has landed a fine draw and ran well at Doncaster recently. With James Sullivan back on board he can defy a 2lb rise to take this slightly less competitive race, getting off the mark on turf in the process. Ryedane is a course and distance winner having a fine year and he can't be ruled out, but for one of his racing style the draw could've been kinder. That said he ran well from this box last time (albeit in a smaller field) and remains on the same mark, so with David Allan back in the plate a big run is likely. Bahamian Ballet has been penalised to the tune of 6lbs following a Nottingham success but as that was his first win for three years he's still well treated on old form, whilst Kyzer Chief arrives on the back of a short-head defeat and he's been placed on both visits to Beverley, which negates concerns surrounding the 3lb rise. Riflessione is back over the right trip in the right grade whilst Rowayton was placed off a 7lb higher mark in a much better race back in the spring but his recent efforts have lacked something, so ready preference is for Frognal.
Rowayton 16-1 (9-3) Soon pressing leader on outside, lost 2nd just over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 12, 11l behind Kingdom Of Light (9-11) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Frognal (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong to chase winner towards finish, just held, 2nd of 9, nk behind Sands Crooner (9-3) at Doncaster 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Ingleby Star (IRE) 7-1 (8-3) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakening when carried right inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 8l behind Rasaman (8-8) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Riflessione 6-1 (9-12) Chased leaders on wide outside, hung right to stands side rail halfway, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Comptonspirit (9-1) at Bath 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fm.
Bahamian Ballet 7-2 (9-13) Held up in touch and always going well, headway halfway, challenged on bit 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, ran on, won at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Francis Walsingham (9-9) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Bosun Breese 20-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Poppy's Rose (9-5) at Thirsk 5f app hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Ryedane (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Led 1f, tracked leader, ridden to lead again and edged left over 1f out, headed near finish, 2nd of 7, shd behind Caranbola (9-2) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Hitches Dubai (BRZ) 7-1 (9-13) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened and hung left over 1f out, 9th of 15, 13l behind Cross of Lorraine (8-13) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Kyzer Chief 9-2 (10-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, just held, 2nd of 16, shd behind Fashion Icon (9-10) at Doncaster 5f am hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
King Of Swords (IRE) 10-3 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on to chase winner well inside final furlong, always held towards finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Mr Wolf (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Rio Sands 33-1 (8-8) Towards rear, never a factor, last of 12, 16l behind Mr Wolf (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Embra (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon behind, 13th of 15, 16l behind Cross of Lorraine (8-13) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
