soon outpaced, always behind, eased final 2f, tailed off
held up, pushed along and effort over 2f out, never dangerous
went slightly left start, prominent, chased winner over 5f out, ridden 3f out, lost 2nd 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, not clear run on inside just over 2f out, not clear run well over 1f out, progress approaching final furlong, soon switched left, kept on
not much room leaving stalls, always behind, tailed off over 2f out
in rear, not much room over 6f out, not clear run on inside from 2f out until inside final final furlong, kept on, no chance
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on
prominent, chased winner 2f out, soon ridden, one pace well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, not much room over 6f out, switched to outer over 1f out and progress, ran on inside final furlong, took 2nd towards finish, not troubled winner
made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well
mid-division, progress 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong
It seems logical to stick with those drawn lower in the field than high so, with this in mind, White Deer is selected ahead of H Harrison and Gallantry. Just beaten off today's mark by King Of Argos at Goodwood five days ago, White Deer looks an obvious player if those exertions have not taken the edge off him. Much as H Harrison is now four pounds above a winning mark, he is a course and distance winner and is well drawn so a good run is far from ruled out. Gallantry was just beaten over a mile here last time and, with the drop in trip looking likely to suit, he can go well. Ektimaal has struggled from his revised mark after completing a four-timer before that so maybe has a little to prove now. The Kiddykid has it to prove at today's trip, although he has dropped to what could be a very fair mark. Finally, Orpsie Boy is well drawn but, courtesy of his good Ascot win, he nnow has to defy a career-high mark if he is going to win. All of which returns us to the selection, which is White Deer.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Towards rear far side, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 9th of 22, 5l behind Kostar (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Qadar (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Raced far side, held up. headway over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on, 6th of 18, 2l behind Golden Dixie (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Blades Girl 100-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance 3f out, close up, held when brought down in race won by Third Set (8-4) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf, 19 ran.
Padrao Lima (BRZ) (8-4) Led to 4f out, soon beaten, last of 12, 22l behind Grantley Adams (8-11) at Nad Al Sheba 6f hcp gd in Feb.
White Deer (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, no extra when headed final 40 yards, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind King of Argos (9-12) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Gallantry 13-2 (9-10) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 12, shd behind Robema (9-4) at Chester 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Jamieson Gold (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) In touch, effort 2f out, no extra, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Lovelace (8-13) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Ektimaal 4-1fav (10-8) Mid-division until weakened 1f out, 15th of 21, 15l behind Middlemarch (9-5) at Ascot 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gs in Jul.
The Kiddykid (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Led until headed over 3f out, soon led again, headed 2f out, gradually weakened, 12th of 14, 11l behind Lovelace (8-13) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Heywood 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace after, 6th of 9, 6l behind Genki (8-12) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Hiccups 14-1 (9-9) In touch far side, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Middlemarch (8-10) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Trojan Flight 7-1 (9-2) Dwelt, towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 3l behind Glasshoughton (9-7) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
H Harrison (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 13, 9l behind King of Argos (9-12) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Fiefdom (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Led, ridden over 2f out, hung left and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3l behind Out For A Stroll (8-9) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
