mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, switched right and one pace from 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong
led for 2f, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, kept on same pace
led after 2f, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, weakened
prominent until weakened over 2f out
mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, stumbled well over 1f out, no further impression
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 3f out, soon ridden, one pace final 2f
tracked leaders and keen, every chance 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden and stayed on from 2f out, nearest finish
mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
very slowly away, always tailed off
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, soon ridden, led over 1f out, stayed on strongly
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Spinal Tap is steadily improving and can land this competitive handicap, Jafaru and Irish Dancer could provide most danger. Frankie Dettori's mount was stepped up to a mile and three last time and just failed to beat Pothos Way. The slight drop in distance should suit as should the soft ground as he is a son of Selkirk and he looks the best option. Jafaru has been in good form, winning two of his last three starts. He does encounter soft ground for the first time so he cant be backed with any real confidence, but if handling the surface he should go close. Irsh Dancer has flattered to decieve so far this season, but is on a decent mark on his best form and cannot easily be discounted. Of the rest, Cavendish has a six pound penalty for a recent victory, but should still be vying for a place. However Spinal Tap looks a progressive type and he gets our vote.
Jafaru 5-4fav (9-1) Took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Raffaas (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Irish Dancer 9-2 (9-4) Travelled well behind leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Raffaas (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Cavendish 14-1 (8-11) Led, headed 8f out, led again over 3f out, ridden clear over 1f out, edged right near finish, just held on, won at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Jun beating Key Partners (9-9) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Spinal Tap (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, driven 4f out, ran on near finish, just denied, 2nd of 14, hd behind Pothos Way (9-11) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
Gib (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway under pressure 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2l behind Ballet Boy (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Beckenham's Secret 13-2 (8-13) Led for 2f, prominent, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 6l behind Prince of Charm (9-2) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Red Flare (IRE) 11-2 (8-1) In touch, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Winged Farasi (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 3yo app hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Follow The Flag (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon ridden, one pace final 2f, 6th of 17, 12l behind Prince of Charm (9-2) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun.
