in touch near side to 2f out, weakened rapidly
prominent far side until weakened over 1f out
chased leaders far side, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader far side, ridden to dispute lead and every chance 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
always behind far side, never dangerous
slowly into stride
with leader near side to 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
prominent near side, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, driven out
raced far side, not clear run 2f out, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, left but gaining towards finish
chased leaders far side to 2f out, soon weakened
held up far side, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
led near side to over 1f out, soon weakened
started slowly, always in rear group near side
towards rear far side, kept on from over 1f out but never nearer
held up far side, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead that group entering final furlong but held by near side group by over 1f out
in touch near side, soon weakened over 1f out
behind near side, kept on from over 1f out but never nearer
chased leaders near side, led that group over 1f out and overall leader, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders near side to 2f out, gradually weakened
mid-division far side, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
always behind far side group
behind far side, ridden and effort 2f out, no headway over 1f out
always behind far side
led far side, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong of that group and weakened
started slowly, held up near side, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, stayed on one pace
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace over 1f out
towards rear far side, trying to improve when squeezed out over 1f out, not recovered
A wide open contest here and there is very little between many of the leading lights but the principals look to be Mujood, Merlins Dancer, Captain Hurricane and Boarder Music and the vote goes to the last named. The selection won well last time out when beating Hoh Hoh Hoh and although having a three pound penalty for that win he again has conditions to suit and from a good draw he looks the one to be on. Merlins Dancer rates a big danger as he has dropped to a handy mark and has his right conditions for the first time this seaso. However he has been done no favours by the draw and he is taken on with this in mind. Captain Hurricane is another worthy of respect as his yard are in top form and although he has shown little so far this season he is well weighted and he could go well at a big price. Sprint King Dandy Nicholls has plenty of chances here and Indian Trail looks the best of his with his son Adrian Nicholls taking the ride. Of the remainder He's A Humbug could go well on his best form and although dissapointing on his latest starts he could go well from a low draw. This is wide open and few can be ruled out but Border Music looks a sporting bet and he gets our vote.
Sand Cat 50-1 (9-4) Raced wide, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 17l behind Laa Rayb (8-12) at Goodwood 7f stk 0-95 (2) gd.
Woodcote (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Squeezed out start, behind on far side, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 7th of 24, 4 1/2l behind Stoneacre Lad (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Jul.
Longquan (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Raced stands side, broke well, soon held up, some headway over 1f out, never on terms, 8th of 19, 6l behind Shmookh (8-7) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Merlin's Dancer 12-1 (9-13) Led, edged right over 2f out, headed over 1f out, hampered when weakening final furlong, 10th of 11, 7l behind Ishi Adiva (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Fire Up The Band 12-1 (9-2) Chased leader near side rail, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 18, 6l behind Hogmaneigh (9-1) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd in Jun.
Pacific Pride 3-1fav (9-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 8, 18l behind Nobilissima (8-1) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jul.
Varadouro (BRZ) (8-8) Never in contention, 11th of 12, 7l behind Conceal (8-11) at Nad Al Sheba 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Pearly Wey 11-1 (9-12) Steadied start, headway when not clear run over 1f out and again inside final furlong, switched right and ran on, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Signor Peltro (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Indian Trail 9-1 (9-11) Held up, headway over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5l behind Final Dynasty (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Lady Livius (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Prominent to over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 3l behind Orpsie Boy (9-6) at Ascot 6f hcap (3) gf in Jul.
Mujood 80-1 (7-13) Prominent until 2f out, 23rd of 27, 10l behind Third Set (8-2) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gs in Jul.
He's A Humbug (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 9l behind Ishi Adiva (8-12) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Golden Dixie (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Raced far side in mid-division, ridden and no impression final 2f, 14th of 24, 7l behind Stoneacre Lad (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Jul.
Captain Hurricane 10-1 (9-9) Keen in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Signor Peltro (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Obe Gold 5-1 (9-12) Broke well, soon lost place, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 6l behind Everygrainofsand (8-13) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Roman Maze 6-1 (9-11) In rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, gaining near finish, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Signor Peltro (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Idle Power (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on from over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Misaro (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcap (4) pol in Jul.
Joseph Henry 10-1 (7-11) Held up, headway on inside over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace inside furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-12) at Chester 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
My Gacho (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 7l behind Desert Commander (9-11) at Ripon 6f hcap (3) gf in Jun.
Border Music 8-1 (8-7) Prominent in chasing group, headway on bit inside final 2f, challenged inside final furlong, pushed along and ran on to lead close home, won at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul beating Hoh Hoh Hoh (8-8) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Forest Dane 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 2l behind Moorhouse Lad (10-0) at Newmarket 5f hcap (3) gf in Jul.
Tony The Tap 18-1 (8-0) Slowly into stride, raced in mid-division on far side, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 24, 3l behind Stoneacre Lad (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Jul.
Mine Behind 14-1 (9-2) Held up, never troubled leaders, 14th of 15, 8l behind Signor Peltro (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Oranmore Castle (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Dwelt, always towards rear, 12th of 13, 8l behind How's She Cuttin' (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcap (3) gd in Jun.
Namir (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Towards rear, soon ridden along, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Final Dynasty (9-4) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
The Cayterers 13-2 (10-3) Slowly into stride, some headway over 2f out, one pace, 8th of 12, 7l behind Tamino (9-4) at Salisbury 6f ldy rds hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Don Pele (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-6) Prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Desert Opal (9-5) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jul.
Guest Connections 14-1 (8-11) In rear, ridden halfway, never nearer, 8th of 15, 4l behind Signor Peltro (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
