mid-division on far side, ridden 3f out, hampered over 2f out, switched right and stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders on stand side until weakened 2f out
chased leader on stands side, effort over 2f out, led that group entering final furlong, not on terms with winner far side
chased far side leaders, effort and bumped 2f out, soon weakened
behind far side, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 1f
made all far side, ran on well, ridden out
chased far side leaders until weakened 3f out
behind far side, some late progress, never a danger
chased leaders stand side, ridden when switched to far side to chase winner 2f out, faded final 1f
led stands side group, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
raced stands side and always behind
chased winner on far side, ridden over 3f out, hung left and weakened over 2f out
Nonrunner
MABAIT is our idea of the winner, while Zowington and Halsion Chancer are both in great form and will pose as the biggest dangers. The selection is six pounds higher in the ratings after winning on his seasonal reappearance at Ripon. He is still only lightly raced and it is clear that he has trained on and improved since his two year old days. If he can recapture his recent form he is thought good enough to overcome his rise in the ratings. Zowington carries a six pound penalty for his recent success at Leicester. He has won off a mark of 88 in the past and was good enough to win off 78 last season so he is more than capable of performing well off his current rating. Halsion Chancer gets a five pound rise for winning at Lingfield at the beginning of the month. He is another horse that is well treated on his old form and if returning to anywhere near his best he is sure to be in the shake-up come the business end of the race. Mabait is relatively unexposed compared to the majority of his rivals and is taken to come out on top.
Spirit of Sharjah (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2l behind Roker Park (9-5) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Earlsmedic 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders until weakened 2f out, 12th of 13, 6l behind High Standing (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Filligree (IRE) 7-2fav (10-0) Towards rear, saddle slipped over 3f out, headway over 2f out, rider nearly unseated over 1f out, kicked both irons out, no chance after, 9th of 10, 12l behind Artistic License (9-9) at Bath 6f hcp 0-80 (4) fm.
Merlin's Dancer 25-1 (8-3) With leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, weakening when hung left approaching final furlong, 15th of 18, 11l behind Indian Trail (8-2) at Epsom Downs 5f hcap (2) gd.
Harlech Castle 16-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, hung left and no extra, 2nd of 14, nk behind Memphis Man (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Zowington 2-1fav (9-7) Dwelt, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, squeezed between horses inside final furlong and ran on to lead post, won at Leicester 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Misplaced Fortune (9-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Daddy's Gift (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and one pace over 1f out, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Lemon N Sugar (8-13) at Goodwood 6f (3) gd.
Mabait 5-1 (8-13) Mid-division, outpaced halfway, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating White Shift (8-13) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Halsion Chancer 3-1fav (9-5) Held up, headway and switched left 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Balata (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Luminous Gold 14-1 (9-1) With leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May beating Plumage (8-5) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Flashy Photon 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out and soon eased when no chance, 12th of 14, 15l behind Silaah (9-3) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Rio Royale (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and edging right from 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 4l behind Perfect Pride (9-5) at Goodwood 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Buxton 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and slightly hampered 2f out, one pace, 13th of 14, 10l behind Memphis Man (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Rocker 8-1 (9-6) Never reached beyond mid-division, 9th of 11, 10l behind Blue Jack (9-8) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
