held up in last pair, pushed along over 4f out, not clear run 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home
tracked leaders, not clear run 1f out, switched left, stayed on, not able to challenge
held up in 4th, took keen hold, headway over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, not pace of winner near finish
held up in 5th, not clear run 2f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, going away near finish
led, ridden 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up in last pair, ridden over 2f out, closed over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Lastroseofsummer has claims if taking a part but has been declared a non-runner twice this month. French Hollow bids for his hat-trick over a longer trip and could figure, as should Dark Ranger. There is little between Amazing King and Montparnasse on their latest running over 1m4f at this track, though the latter is slightly better off at the weights, but an open contest can go to ESHTYAAQ. He can be considered an unlucky loser when beaten a head by Itlaaq at York last time, as he was short of room in the closing stages and his rider dropped his whip. This looks easier and David Evans' charge can deservedly go one better today.
Rosewin (IRE) 17-2 (8-12) Very awkward start, held up towards rear, took keen hold, never on terms, 9th of 13, 11l behind Itlaaq (9-5) at York 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Amazing King (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on well, just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Shernando (9-10) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Eshtyaaq 25-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, headway 4f out, led over 2f out, driven and pressed over 1f out, headed and rider dropped whip inside final furlong, kept on, carried left and bumped final strides, 2nd of 13, hd behind Itlaaq (9-5) at York 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
French Hollow 11-4fav (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul beating Comedy Act (10-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Callisto Moon 18-1 (9-2) Tracked winner until ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 10l behind West With The Wind (8-3) at Ffos Las 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Hallstatt (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, headway over 3f out, not much room 2f out, no impression on leaders, 6th of 18, 10l behind French Hollow (8-9) at York 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Dark Dune (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Close up, tracked leader 10f out, ridden 3f out, outpaced by winner from 2f out, 2nd of 5, 10l behind Colour Vision (9-13) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Montparnasse (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, hard ridden when every chance entering final furlong, kept on well, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Shernando (9-10) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Lastroseofsummer (IRE) Evensfav (9-7) Made all, ridden and stayed on strongly final 2f, unchallenged, won at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul beating Epsom Salts (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Boss's Destination 8-1 (9-11) Keen tracked leaders early, settled in mid-division after 2f, ridden and headway 3f out, effort entering final furlong, no impression near finish, 4th of 12, 1/2l behind Grandad Bill (8-12) at Ayr 1m 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Dark Ranger 17-2 (8-10) Prominent, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead well over 1f out, soon headed, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Union Island (9-5) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
