tracked leaders towards centre to over 1f out, faded final furlong
made most stands side until headed entering final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd near finish
raced far side, in touch until weakened 2f out
started slowly, always behind stands side
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader far side, every chance 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
tracked leaders far side, every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
started slowly, raced down side, towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, never nearer
led far side to over 1f out, soon weakened
refused to race
held up in rear stands side, good headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, just failed
in touch far side, not pace to challenge over 1f out, stayed on one pace
prominent towards centre, led that group over 1f out, no chance with stands side group final furlong
prominent towards centre to halfway, weakened quickly 2f out
in touch towards centre, hanging right 2f out, effort over 1f out, soon weakened
held up stands side, headway and effort over 1f out, stayed on final furlong but not troubled leaders
chased leaders stands side to 2f out, gradually weakened
started slowly, soon chased leaders far side, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders far side until weakened quickly over 1f out
started slowly, always behind far side
raced stands side, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
raced far side, always behind mid-division
chased leaders towards centre, weakened 2f out
started slowly, soon in touch towards centre, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up behind towards centre group, headway to lead entering final furlong and overall leader, ran on strongly, driven out
pressed leaders stands side to over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
started very slowly, always in rear far side group
No surprise that there are plenty in with a chance and it is with some trepidation that we give the vote to KING'S APOSTLE ahead of Borderlescott and Beaver Patrol. William Haggas is having a season to remember and his progressive son of King's Best comes here on the back of a midfield finish at Ascot. That was his first run at seven furlongs for a while and now back over a more suitable six he can go well assuming that there isn't lots of rain. Scientists of the draw may debate for days about where to be but at the end of the day there is unlikely to be a huge bias and a good horse will win from anywhere. Dandy Nicholls knows how to prime his sprinters so his runners need respect, with Buachaill Dona looking the best of the bunch on the face of it. Edge Closer has talent but top-weight makes life tough, whilst Hoh Hoh Hoh and Beaver Patrol have claims and could easily go well at big prices. 2006 winner Borderlescott is drawn right next to the rail and he must be considered a major player. However he keeps finding one too good and whilst his attitude is fine, his prominent style of racing leaves him vulnerable late on. Knot In Wood won by the narrowest of margins last time at Hamilton and looks primed for this assignment, Ashdown Express and Patavellian are old-timer's who know how to win but are struggling of late, whilst Hinton Admiral is capable of better than recent efforts might suggest.
Edge Closer 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 12, 3l behind Intrepid Jack (9-3) at Newbury 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Borderlescott 11-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, led 1f out, soon ridden, headed post, 2nd of 10, shd behind Green Manalishi (9-0) at Chester 5f lst stk (1) gd in Jul.
Confuchias (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression from 2f out, last of 9, 12l behind Jumbajukiba (9-12) at Curragh 7f Grp 3 gs in Jul.
Beaver Patrol (IRE) 4-1fav (9-10) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, held when hampered over 1f out, 8th of 14, 8l behind Hitchens (9-1) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Prime Defender 40-1 (9-5) Held up, headway when not clear run over 1f out, ridden and kept on towards finish, 7th of 13, 2l behind Marchand D'or (9-5) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jul.
Hoh Hoh Hoh 25-1 (9-3) Prominent, led after 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened, 8th of 12, 11l behind Intrepid Jack (9-3) at Newbury 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Buachaill Dona (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Led far side, hung right and joined stands' side over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun beating Hamish McGonagall (8-12) by 1l, 16 ran.
Hitchens (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, effort 2f out, weakening when hampered entering final furlong, 17th of 25, 10l behind Laa Rayb (9-7) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Patavellian (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, never on terms, 9th of 11, 13l behind Damika (8-11) at Haydock 6f stk (2) sft in Jul.
Bentong (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Damika (8-11) at Haydock 6f stk (2) sft in Jul.
King's Apostle (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 25, 9l behind Laa Rayb (9-7) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Northern Fling 16-1 (9-4) Raced far side, held up, headway over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, stayed on, 9th of 26, 6l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Knot In Wood (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure, won at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul beating Baby Strange (9-2) by a ns, 15 ran.
Protector (SAF) 25-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 9l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Indian Trail 25-1 (9-3) Raced far side, held up, not much room over 1f out, never dangerous, 14th of 26, 9l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Mac Gille Eoin 12-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 10l behind Crimson Fern (9-0) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jul.
Ashdown Express (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Held up mid-division, headway halfway, never on terms, 12th of 18, 8l behind Little White Lie (9-0) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Off The Record 100-1 (9-5) Tracked leader until over 1f out, 12th of 13, 6l behind Marchand D'or (9-5) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gd in Jul.
Hinton Admiral 16-1 (8-6) Prominent, weakened well over 1f out, 16th of 18, 10l behind Little White Lie (9-0) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 15, 7l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Machinist (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Slowly away, in rear, headway halfway, kept on inside final furlong, 12th of 27, 4l behind Big Timer (9-2) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Raced far side held up, hard driven halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, never nearer, 5th of 26, 3l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Something (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Raced keenly, led, ridden, headed 1f out, no extra, 7th of 11, 4l behind Sir Xaar (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcap (3) gf in Jul.
Sohraab 12-1 (8-12) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 15th of 26, 10l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Conquest (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Stumbled leaving stalls, brief effort 2f out, 11th of 12, 21l behind Phantom Whisper (9-6) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jul.
Siren's Gift 10-1 (8-12) Raced far side, chased leaders, effort halfway, soon one pace, 8th of 26, 5l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Barney McGrew (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 15, 3l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Fyodor (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Raced far side, steadied in rear, never dangerous, 22nd of 26, 12l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
