held up last, not clear run over 2f out, switched right to inside over 1f out, chased leaders briefly, no extra final 100 yards
took keen hold, led for 1f, soon settled 3rd, ridden to lead on inside over 1f out, headed and not quicken final 100 yards
chased leaders, driven to challenge 2f out, weakened final furlong
ridden and struggling 4f out, always behind
chased leaders, went 2nd over 9f out, driven along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway on wide outside 2f out, soon driven, stayed on under pressure to lead final 100 yards (hand timed)
held up in mid-division, headway 2f out, driven to challenge and chance when hung right from over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong
led after 1f, driven 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened
slowly into stride, ridden 5f out and always behind
mid-division, effort on inside and driven 2f out, faded over 1f out
Nonrunner
It may pay to give another chance to Special Feature in a race where it's difficult to be confident about any of the runners. The selection is bred for this trip and attracted support ahead of his handicap bow at Chepstow. He proved disappointing and is quickly dropped in grade but had presumably done something to justify the support and may be able to step up on that form here. Support for Glitz, Hawkstar Express or Pay The Day would be well worth noting whilst Shenandoah Girl, Compton Charlie and Dawn Mystery all ran fairly well last time and have to enter calculations. Capistrano stayed on well in a seller last time and should benefit from this step back up in trip but we'll award a hopeful vote to Special Feature.
Capistrano 14-1 (9-7) Behind, stayed on from over 1f out, 5th of 13, 4l behind Blue Empire (9-5) at Southwell 7f sll (6) gf in Apr.
Compton Charlie 3-1fav (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Wulimaster (9-6) at Beverley 1m 4f stk 0-55 (6) gd in May.
Dawn Mystery 14-1 (8-4) Tracked winner, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Inch Lodge (8-10) at Yarmouth 1m 3f hcap (6) gd in May.
Drombeg Pride (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Mid-division, no impression under pressure straight, 11th of 16, 28l behind Solar Sail (8-13) at Tralee 1m 3yo hcp 0-60 hvy in Aug.
Eddystone (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) In touch, progress over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 7th of 9, 5l behind Crispian (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Shenandoah Girl 7-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, hung right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Wulimaster (9-6) at Beverley 1m 4f stk 0-55 (6) gd in May.
Glitz (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Always behind, eased when beaten from over 1f out, last of 14, 36l behind Katimont (9-0) at Windsor 1m 3yo mdn fll (5) gd in Apr.
Hawkstar Express (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind Vinces (9-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Pay The Grey 33-1 (7-9) Never a factor, 5th of 6, 20l behind Flash of Colour (8-7) at Kempton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) pol in Apr.
Special Feature (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) In touch, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 13, 13l behind Captain Mainwaring (8-8) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
Ath Tiomain (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Steadied start, always in rear, outpaced final 3f, last of 8, 17l behind Montemayorprincess (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Mar.
Blockley (USA) 7-2fav (8-7) Always behind, 14th of 16, 26l behind Acapulco Bay (7-9) at Bath 1m 2f hcap (6) gs.
Istead Rise (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 9, 22l behind Exit to Luck (9-3) at Southwell 1m 4f hcap (6) fbs in Feb.
L'Oiseau de Feu (USA) 50-1 (8-13) Mid-division, steady headway over 4f out, ridden and went 2nd approaching 2f out, no impression final furlong, lost 2nd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Arabian Sun (8-9) at Bath 2m 1f hcap (6) gs.
