held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to lead just inside final furlong, held on well
chased clear leader, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out,
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
dwelt and behind, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, rallied inside final furlong, not reach leaders
went right start, raced keenly and held up, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, never able to challenge
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no impression
led and soon clear, ridden over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, held towards finish
Candidato Roy is taken to resume winning ways at the main expense of Celtic Sultan and Dijeer. The selection sprang a surprise when winning the Challenge Cup at Ascot at odds of 50/1. He ploughed a lone furrow on that occasion but then didn't run too well for Frankie next time up. Any ground suits and nicely treated at the weights in this conditions race, he should go well. Dijeer was promising for Michael Jarvis and ran well on his first UK start for Godolphin. He is effective on any ground and with more to come he must be respected. Celtic Sultan comes here in good form and Tom Tate's progressive three-year-old is not to be passed over lightly. Appalachian Trail is very capable but Ian Semple's gelding will do very well to give weight away to the whole field. Don't rule out a return to form for Obe Brave, however Candidato Roy is fancied to score.
Appalachian Trail (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Redcar 7f lst stk (1) gd beating Rahiyah (8-7) by a nk, 9 ran.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 4-1fav (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 20, 4l behind Fonthill Road (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Excusez Moi (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 10, 15l behind Confuchias (9-0) at Newcastle 6f Grp 3 (1) sft in Jun.
Grantley Adams 40-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 17, 9l behind Greek Renaissance (9-1) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 (1) gs.
Humungous (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, led stands' side group over 1f out until inside final furlong, weakened, 8th of 34, 4 1/2l behind Pipedreamer (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf.
Minority Report 8-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden 3f out, ran on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Smart Enough (9-1) at Bath 1m stk (3) gf.
Somnus 25-1 (9-5) Behind, ridden, headway over 1f out, no impression, 12th of 20, 6l behind Fonthill Road (8-12) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Celtic Sultan (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Led and soon clear, driven 2f out, held on gamely, won at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf beating Sir Xaar (8-11) by 1l, 17 ran.
Dijeerr (USA) 15-8fav (8-12) In touch, driven 3f out, kept on under strong pressure, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Smart Enough (9-1) at Bath 1m stk (3) gf.
Candidato Roy (ARG) 10-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden 2f out, held when hampered over 1f out, 7th of 15, 6l behind Miss Lucifer (8-12) at Newmarket 7f Grp 2 (1) gs.
Obe Brave 80-1 (9-1) Chased leader 4f, soon weakened, last of 17, 22l behind Greek Renaissance (9-1) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 (1) gs.
