Coup D'Etat hasn't gone on as hoped since winning off a mark of 83 as a three-year-old but blinkers on for the first time could relight his spark. However the percentage call must be to take him on and as soft ground suits, Indian Edge gets the nomination. Brynn Palling's course and distance winner has been in good form of late, finishing second on his past two outings. The handicapper has been lenient though and left him on a mark of 68 and this front-runner could have them on the stretch from some way out. Fergus Sweeney knows the horse well and they can land their third victory together. The Gaikwar finished in front of the selection four starts back when deciding he wanted to win but this enigma has been out of form since and may prefer better ground. Ermine Grey warrants respect getting plenty of weight from Indian Edge, however the selection is in good heart and can get his head back in front.
Indian Edge 7-2jt-fav (9-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, just outpaced by winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Moves Goodenough (8-11) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
The Gaikwar (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Outpaced, in rear, struggling final 3f, 10th of 12, 8l behind Moves Goodenough (8-11) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Coup d'Etat 8-1 (9-1) Went right start, led and keen, headed over 2f out, weakened, 6th of 7, 11l behind Olimpo (8-13) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Jamaahir (USA) 12-1 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, gradually faded, 8th of 11, 15l behind Fort Churchill (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in Jun.
Our Herbie 33-1 (8-7) Squeezed out start, in rear, headway 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 5th of 9, 12l behind Laa Rayb (9-5) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Bold Cross (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, keen in rear, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, 11l behind Elopement (8-13) at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Jun.
Ermine Grey 11-4 (8-1) Started very slowly, held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Drawback (9-2) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jun.
