mid-division, lost place 3f out, soon weakened
with leader, led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
never better than mid-division
hampered after 1f and behind, headway over 2f out, ridden and hampered 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
always behind
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, lost place halfway, soon beaten
prominent, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
dwelt badly, always behind
behind, ridden and headway on inside 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, came centre and headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression
mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden and no impression when edged left 1f out, soon weakened
Listen To Reason has run well off today's mark in his last two starts and should again be thereabouts but James Given's gelding may again have to settle for a minor role and a better bet could be Gem Bien, with Cyfrwys rated the best of the remainder. The selection resumed winning ways on the all-weather last time and remains potentially well treated back on turf. Top weight Cyfrwys held on well over six furlongs at Chepstow last week and should have no difficulty with the extra furlong today, although the 6lb penalty may anchor him somewhat. David Nicholls saddles two runners with Sir Don marginally preferred to Hamaasy of his representatives, although neither have particularly obvious claims on recent evidence. Blue Empire is well treated on all-weather form and is another worthy of a mention along with the consistent Sir Northerndancer and Joshua's Gold, for who the promising apprentice Danny Tudhope takes the ride. Gem Bien has a decent handicap mark though and if in the same mood as at Wolverhampton last time may be good enough to land this.
Cyfrwys (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Led after 1f, ridden and edged left approaching final furlong, just held on, won at Chepstow 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Dunn Deal (9-8) by a nk, 15 ran.
Zanjeer 5-1jt-fav (9-4) Took keen hold behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Baylaw Star (9-8) at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Sarraaf (IRE) 7-2 (8-7) Held up ridden over 2f out, soon some headway to chase leaders, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Vicious Knight (9-12) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Blue Empire (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Baylaw Star (9-8) at Beverley 7f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Out For A Stroll 12-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden and out paced over 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Kareeb (9-1) at Newmarket 7f app hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Gem Bien (USA) 9-2jt-fav (10-9) Mid-division, headway and not clear run over 2f out, switched left and led over 1f out, ran on, won at W'hampton 1m 1f amt hcp (6) pol in Jun beating Fools Entire (10-6) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Listen To Reason (IRE) 10-3fav (9-13) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon edged left, stayed on but no chance with leaders, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Sea Frolic (9-3) at Warwick 1m hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Vademecum 12-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, headway over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 10l behind Count Cougar (9-8) at W'hampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
