behind, headway on outer over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, hung badly right inside final furlong, one pace
tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, stayed on from over 1f out
held up, headway over 2f out, soon not much room, stayed on inside final furlong to lead post
in touch, chased leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
always behind, reminders over 6f out
in touch, reminders over 5f out, weakened well over 1f out
led, ridden well over 1f out, caught post
It is very hard to see beyond Craigstown in this judging by his effort at Newbury, where he easily disposed of a field of average handicappers in impressive style. He has steadily progressed after being labelled moderate by many after some laboured performances in maidens but he travelled well at Newbury and won in the style of a horse that is going forward. Master Spy cut out the early running last time but looked rather one paced when asked to quicken. Just Rob looked to have found the ground at Haydock too deep at Haydock last time, taking a long time to pick up those in front. Mont Cervin is potentially well handicapped judging by how those behind him at Folkestone have progressed. Should his rider be able to dictate matters from the front he could prove to be the biggest danger to the selection which is Craigstown.
Craigstown 4-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, going easily 2f out, ridden to challenege over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, shaken up and drew clear inside furlong, won at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs beating Totem Flower (8-5) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Master Spy 6-1 (9-7) Led after 1f, ridden over 2f out, headed 2f out, chased winner after, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 4, 2l behind Vineyard (8-8) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
The Oil Magnate 12-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 6, 22l behind Laterly (9-7) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Just Rob 11-10fav (9-2) Held up behind leaders, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Persian Peril (9-8) at Haydock 1m 3f clm (5) hvy in Jul.
Resounding Glory (USA) 16-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 6, 1 1/2l behind Brasingaman Hifive (9-0) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Mont Cervin 12-1 (8-13) Made all, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well, won at Folkestone 1m 2f mdn aut stk (6) gf in Jun beating Pediment (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Thunderstruck 12-1 (8-13) Always behind, last of 8, 26l behind Premier Danseur (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Cathedral Walk (USA) 50-1 (8-8) Led for 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 13, 16l behind Southpaw Lad (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Eton Fable (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) In touch, driven to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Admiral Dundas (9-7) at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd.
