towards rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer
led early, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, lost place halfway, ridden and switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
in touch, pushed along halfway, not clear run over 1f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous
in touch, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
not much room after 1f, always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Handsome Cross, Aahgowangowan and Plateau are three against the field in a competitivew fibnale and the vote is given to Handsome Cross. The selection saves his best form for this tarck was a fair fifth behind Pawan last time out and despite his poor draw he looks a value bet. Aahgowangowan rates the main danger as she has been in the foem of her life of late but she now looks in the handicapers grip. Plateau has a good draw and is another that goes well at this track but he has shown little of late so can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Polish Emperor was a good second in a similar race last time but is far from consistent while Blue Maevehas won his last two races in good style but will need to improve again to win off this mark and for the winner we return to Handsome Cross.
Handsome Cross (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, stayed on final furlong, 5th of 15, 2l behind Pawan (8-5) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
One Way Ticket 50-1 (9-7) Led stand's side group until 2f out, weakened, 17th of 19, 9l behind Holbeck Ghyll (8-7) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Johnston's Diamond (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Jumped right start, overall leader stands side, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon beaten, 10th of 13, 7l behind Rising Shadow (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Plateau 33-1 (8-11) In touch on far side until drifted left and weakened over 1f out, 19th of 24, 8l behind Fantasy Believer (9-2) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (2) gf.
Westbrook Blue 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 7l behind Cashel Mead (9-7) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Polish Emperor (USA) 4-1fav (9-3) With leader, led approaching final furlong, headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 8, hd behind Cashel Mead (9-7) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Maktavish 66-1 (9-3) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 11l behind Pawan (8-5) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Kings College Boy 14-1 (9-1) Mid-division, carried stand's side over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Pawan (8-5) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Lone Plainsman 4-1 (8-1) Close 3rd, led under 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Benwilt Breeze (9-13) at Tipperary 5f hcp 0-100 gf.
Coconut Moon 7-1 (9-1) Chased winner until outpaced over 2f out, 7th of 10, 5l behind Aegean Dancer (9-0) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Endless Summer 10-3jt-fav (9-6) Held up towards rear, smooth headway over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well, won at Haydock 6f clm (6) gf beating Peruvian Style (9-6) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Bel Cantor 7-1 (8-0) Led and hung left, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Tender Process (8-3) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Aahgowangowan (IRE) 2-1fav (9-10) Led, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Tara Too (9-10) at Goodwood 6f fll hcp (4) gf.
Blue Maeve 11-10fav (10-0) Close up, led over 2f out, headed well inside final furlong, rallied to lead post, won at Ayr 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Stellite (9-13) by a shd, 9 ran.
Lady Bahia (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, held up, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 10l behind Ellens Academy (8-10) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
