led, ridden and headed when came into view over 1f out, soon hung left towards far side rail, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden when came into view over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, always held
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway when came into view over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with front trio
towards rear, chased leaders towards stands side when came into view over 1f out, went 3rd and kept on inside final furlong, no impression with front pair
prominent, ridden and effort when came into view over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and effort when came into view over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead when came into view over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong (poor visibility)
chased leaders, driven and effort towards stands side when came into view over 1f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Miss Mirabeau has the ability to win a small race but did not look at all straightforward here last time when a fair third and may need more time. Royal Peace and Fair Selene should both be in the mix on the back of recent respectable performances, whilst Moonstone Rock put a handful of modest efforts well and truly behind her when inching home over course and distance last time in a similar contest. A repeat of that run brings her into contention here but TIGERFISH (NAP) has enjoyed an excellent 2017, posting three successes, including when obliging here last time. A true 7f specialist, she still looks on an attractive mark and Joshua Bryan continues to impress as one of the best young apprentices around.
Royal Peace (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Prominent, challenged 3f out, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on until one pace in 3rd final 50 yards, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Chicago Star (9-9) at Chepstow 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Fair Selene 10-1 (8-11) Restless in stalls, slowly into stride, took keen hold in rear, headway near side of group over 1f out, stayed on into never nearer 3rd final 50 yards, almost snatched 2nd, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Limelite (9-7) at Newbury 7f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Moonstone Rock 20-1 (9-2) Slow into stride in rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway inside final furlong, ran on to lead post, won at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Still Waiting (9-5) by hd, 6 ran.
Bradfield Magic (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Dusky Maid (9-4) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp fll (6) pol in Jun.
Roman Legion (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) In rear, ridden 3f out, never on terms, 9th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Tisbutadream (9-9) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Cherry Leyf 20-1 (9-3) Tracked winner, ridden halfway, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 10, 3l behind The Big Short (9-6) at Leicester 5f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Tigerfish (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, headway inside final furlong, soon ridden and rider lost whip, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Welsh Inlet (10-0) by hd, 11 ran.
Beach Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (8-2) With leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 13 3/4l behind Sparkalot (9-7) at Kempton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Miss Mirabeau 9-2 (8-12) Steadied start, held up in last pair, good headway on outside 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, soon hung badly left, continued to hang left and kept on same pace final furlong, just held on for 3rd, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Golden Guest (9-0) at Brighton 7f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
