mid-division, ridden, headway 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, some late progress, never a factor
held up towards rear, headway, not clear run over 2f out, staying on when not clear run over 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, led 6f out, ridden, headed over 2f out, soon one pace
took keen hold, held up towards rear, good headway from over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led after 1f until 6f out, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded from over 1f out
in touch, headway 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, soon headed, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden 3f out, steady progress from 2f out, stayed on final furlong, went 2nd near finish
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
led for 1f, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out
restrained in rear, still last when not clear run 2f out, switched left, stayed on strongly, led towards finish
always mid-division
Nonrunner
A tough start for punters however it is BENCOOLEN who gets the narrow vote ahead of Addikt and Deep Winter. The selection looks to be drawn well here in stall 14 and was impressive when winning recently at Warwick. That was the second success of his career and it came in first-time cheek pieces, but if the visor works today then he might be able to defy a 7lb rise in the weights. Woolfall Treasure and Tomintoul Flyer both have bits of form that makes them interesting, whilst Wikaala must be respected on this handicap debut with the step up in trip in his favour. Cosmea is chasing a hat-trick and has more weight accordingly, whilst Deep Winter must be respected. She stays well but this new trip asks more questions and she would also probably prefer a drop or two of rain. St Jean Cap Ferrat is held by Palmerin on their previous clash, so whilst Addikt and Stow are two more for the mix, it is Bencoolen who receives the nomination.
Bencoolen (IRE) 11-4 (8-12) Raced keenly, made all, steadied pace after 2f, quickened over 2f out, ran on well, won at Warwick 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul beating Wind Star (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Woolfall Treasure 20-1 (8-12) Always in rear, ridden and struggling early straight, 15th of 16, 15l behind Colony (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Tomintoul Flyer 7-1 (8-8) Always behind, 13th of 16, 22l behind Jedediah (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jul.
Wikaala (USA) 7-4 (9-3) Dwelt, ridden to lead after 1f, under pressure over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, won at Beverley 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Filigree Lace (8-12) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Greylami (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Palmerin (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
St Jean Cap Ferrat 7-2fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on near finish, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Palmerin (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Stow 7-1 (9-6) In touch, led 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 17, 2l behind Buddy Holly (9-8) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Palmerin 7-2 (9-2) With leaders, led over 7f out, steadied tempo, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Slip (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Cosmea 4-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, headway on outside from 3f out, led inside final 2f, driven final furlong, held on well, won at Newbury 1m 2f fll hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Spell Caster (9-1) by a nk, 11 ran.
Sinbad The Sailor 7-2 (9-6) Held up behind leaders, ridden along and headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on, won at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Offshore Anna (9-1) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Cathedral Walk (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Gala Casino Star (8-12) at Beverley 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Southpaw Lad 12-1 (9-9) Pulled hard in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 9l behind Yathreb (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Deep Winter 11-8fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, eased near finish, comfortably, won at Carlisle 1m 1f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jul beating Madison Heights (9-1) by 4 1/2l, 7 ran.
Addikt (IRE) 6-4fav (9-13) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on, won at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Grey Command (9-4) by 2l, 10 ran.
Drum Major (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, struggling over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 5th of 12, 8l behind Palmerin (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Air Chief 7-2 (9-4) Prominent, driven 2f out, chased winner final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Times Vital (9-2) at Haydock 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) hvy in Jul.
