held up, ridden halfway, no impression
led, ridden halfway, headed inside final furlong, kept on
held up, ridden halfway, never a factor
tracked leading pair, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
hampered start, in rear, headway 1f out, ridden and stayed on near finish
with leader, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, stayed on
held up, headway over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, led inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
went right start, always in rear
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
CAPE ROYAL runs the track well and is preferred to Brynfa Boy ad Master Lightfoot who both have more to give; Highland Harvest looks the best of the race. Milton Bradley's gallant old-timer has been holding his form well of late, including when winning at Ripon in the middle of June. This speedy gelding has held his form well since and it's not inconceivable that a third course and distance win could be on the cards today. Brynfa Boy will be coming home with a rattle under Tony Culhane who knows him well and he could feature if the line doesn't come too soon, Master Lightfoot has shown plenty of dash of late and might relish today's unique test, whilst Ocean Blaze has a very good downhill record and is far from discounted. Lost In Paris is one of several front-runners who will ensure there's no hanging around, whilst Safari Mischief looks well-handicapped given his form in big handicaps over the last twelve months. Highland Harvest was well-backed ahead of his Brighton win last time when he was dropping to this trip for the first time. He's unexposed and must not be ignored, however this race has much more strength in depth and he needs to improve plenty to defy a 4lb higher mark. An open sprint then where preference is for Cape Royal.
Safari Mischief 15-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4l behind Brandywell Boy (8-8) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Lost In Paris (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Pressed leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Ryan Style (9-1) at Chester 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Master Lightfoot 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on to go 4th near finish, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Captain Carey (10-0) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
Ocean Blaze 7-1 (9-8) Chased leaders on outside, ridden to press leaders 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Desert Poppy (9-2) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Our Piccadilly (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Behind, effort on rail when hung badly left over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Desert Poppy (9-2) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Cape Royal 7-1 (9-11) Raced keenly, led, ridden and kept narrow advantage when pressed over 1f out, headed final 110 yards, weakened towards finish, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Piazza San Pietro (9-9) at Bath 5f hcp 0-75 (5) fm.
Brynfa Boy 13-2 (9-0) Keen in touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 9, 3l behind Brandywell Boy (8-8) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Step It Up (IRE) 11-1 (9-10) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, soon eased, 7th of 8, 6l behind Make My Dream (9-8) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Highland Harvest 9-2 (9-8) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Brighton 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun beating Green Velvet (9-4) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Edith's Boy (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed just over 1f out, one pace and no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Luminous Gold (9-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
