tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression until stayed on to go 2nd post
led early, tracked winner, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, one pace and lost 2nd post
raced wide held up, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on towards finish, not reach leaders
in rear, ridden halfway, never on terms
taken to post early, close up, carried left and not clear run from over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
soon led, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, rallied to lead again just inside final furlong, ran on
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Mac Gille Eoin has won two of the last three renewals so a big run from him would be no surprise. BALDEMAR has the better recent form, however, and the three-time C&D winner is fancied to reverse recent form at this track with Sacrosanctus on better terms. There was little between them last time but an apprentice's 5lb claim on the former may make the difference today. Swiss Cross has something to find with the selection but Seeking Magic is usually thereabouts, though he's now 12lb higher than his latest win having been raised again for finishing second at Haydock last time. Taajub goes well here but is better over 5f nowadays and the rejuvenated Italian Tom makes more appeal having won three of his last four starts.
Swiss Cross 25-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, driven and stayed on same pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 5l behind Rex Imperator (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jun.
Taajub (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Stone Of Folca (8-12) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Sohraab 6-1fav (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd close home, never quite able to challenge, 3rd of 17, 3/4l behind Judge 'n Jury (9-8) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jun.
Italian Tom (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway centre 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Windsor 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun beating Paradise Spectre (8-9) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Seeking Magic 5-1fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden and every chance 2f out, kept on, 2nd of 17, 1l behind Mappin Time (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May.
Golden Desert (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 28th of 30, 47l behind Prince Of Johanne (9-3) at Royal Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Diamond Charlie (IRE) 40-1 (8-4) Outpaced towards rear, never on terms, 14th of 20, 7l behind Stone Of Folca (8-12) at Epsom Downs 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Sacrosanctus 5-1 (8-6) Keen tracked leader, pressed leader 4f out, led 2f out, soon headed, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Ducal (8-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Jun.
Tagula Night (IRE) 18-1 (9-11) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, no impression final 2f, 9th of 13, 8l behind Hezmah (9-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Baldemar 8-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, ran on under pressure inside final furlong, almost snatched 2nd, readily held by winner, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Lui Rei (9-7) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Mac Gille Eoin 16-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden and hung left over 2f out, soon lost place, 8th of 13, 7l behind L'Ami Louis (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) fm in May.
Five Star Junior (USA) 9-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, 9th of 11, 9l behind Head Space (9-7) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
