raced far side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, ridden to lead that group 2f out, not pace of centre group and one pace inside final furlong
raced far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure to lead that side inside inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten centre group trio
chased leaders centre, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, held up in centre, always behind
in touch centre, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
behind centre, reminders over 4f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten
chased leaders centre, went 2nd that group 3f out, led inside final furlong, soon clear, stayed on well
led centre group and slight lead overall, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, just held on for 2nd
chased far side leader, led that side 3f out, driven over 2f out, lost 2nd that side 2f out, soon beaten
in touch centre, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders centre, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
held up far side, driven 3f out, effort under pressure over 1f out, never threatened
led far side group and well on terms, headed that side 3f out, weakened over 1f out and virtually pulled up inside final furlong,
chased leaders centre, ridden and hung left inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, always towards rear, no chance when hung left over 2f out
raced centre, held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, headway soon after, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, closed towards finish and almost snatched 2nd
slowly away, raced centre, outpaced and always in rear
This rates a trappy affair but Abacist is definitely one to keep an eye on if turning up as Ralph Beckett also has his charge entered at Goodwood on Sunday. He came good last time and makes appeal as a potential improver. However, GEORGE THISBY gets the vote on the back of a series of highly creditable recent performances at distances between six and eight furlongs. He's developed into a really consistent and reliable sort at this level and could be good enough to tote topweight to success here. Royal Box will be well suited by trip and ground and certainly deserves a spot on the shortlist after a recent Polytrack success, whilst Katmai River, also a last-time out winner, makes some appeal over his optimum trip.
George Thisby 4-1fav (9-11) Chased leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, rallied and every chance entering final furlong, kept on well, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Whodathought (9-10) at Salisbury 1m ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Katmai River (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Chased leader until over 5f out, stayed in 3rd, went 2nd again over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, held on, all out, won at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gs beating Flameoftheforest (9-10) by hd, 9 ran.
Kyllachy Storm 20-1 (9-9) Dwelt and went right start, behind, headway over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 12, 9l behind Whodathought (9-10) at Salisbury 1m ladies hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Euroquip Boy (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Reared start, behind, pushed along over 4f out, headway on inner over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on, 6th of 12, 5l behind Needwood Ridge (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Obiter Dicta 9-1 (8-12) In touch on wide outside, headway over 2f out, chased winner 2f out, soon every chance, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Orpen'arry (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf.
Golden Hinde 14-1 (9-1) Chased main group leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened approaching final 2f, soon behind and eased, 14th of 15, 23l behind Poyle Judy (9-3) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Cape Kimberley 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Putin (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Royal Box 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol beating Fortunate Bid (9-3) by nk, 10 ran.
Abacist (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Made all, strongly challenged from well over 1f out, edged right under pressure inside final furlong, all out, just held on, won at Chepstow 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jul beating Arctic Mirage (9-1) by shd, 8 ran.
Kenswick 7-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, soon every chance, kept on, 2nd of 16, 2 3/4l behind Sopran Nad (8-4) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gs.
Justbookie Dot Com (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Held up, hampered over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, nearest finish, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Rutterkin (8-1) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Grandad Mac 12-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, chased leading pair, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 15l behind Lucky Legs (8-12) at Windsor 1m mdn stks (5) gs.
Realt Na Mara (IRE) 6-1 (8-5) Flt leapt start, outpaced, 7th of 12, 15l behind Norcroft (8-5) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jul.
Babich Bay (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Chased winner, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Deliberation (9-1) at Hamilton 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Valentino Swing (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) In touch, effort on inside over 3f out, ridden to press leader over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Piper's Song (8-10) at Hamilton 1m app hcp 0-55 (6) gd.
Farmers Dream (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Mid-division and wide, headway on outside halfway, led over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards, no extra and dropped 2 places close home, 4th of 13, 3/4l behind Putin (8-11) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Lennoxwood (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 11l behind Cadmium Loch (9-0) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in May.
