in touch, not clear run and switched left over 2f out, soon ridden, led just inside final furlong, no extra when headed final 40 yards
mid-division, short-lived effort 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened just over 1f out
held up behind, headway over 2f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out
always behind
held up towards rear, crept closer over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, ran on well to lead final 40 yards
led, ridden and hard pressed from over 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders until weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
always towards rear
always behind
Withdrawn
Steig has the sort of profile that leaves punters scratching their heads, and it is hard to imagine that this drop to seven will suit, and so it is Vanadium who gets the vote ahead of Golden Desert. Whilst one is loathe to criticise the bonny Francesca Cumani (ring me), the selection may not have been given the best of rides last time and can be rated better than the bare result. Held up in the rear having dropped back to six, she found plenty of trouble and with Champion Jockey elect (I know, in June, but who are we kidding?) Ryan Moore in the saddle, a big run looks on the cards given a bit of market support. Golden Desert has claims, especially based on his fine recent second, however he is yet to win on the turf and he will do well to carry top-weight to victory today. Tony James has ability but his best trip is probably six furlongs, whilst Frankie looks an interesting booking for Gentle Guru who returns to the track today after a period off. Councellor is consistent and is well-treated compared to his all-weather mark, whilst Fleuret returns to the scene of her sole success but has a little to find with Tony James on their recent run. Manchurian could be capable of better, but he is likely to be far too short for a horse of his profile, and so for the winner we will return to Vanadium.
Golden Desert (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, chased winner 3f out, driven and challenged final furlong, always held, 2nd of 9, hd behind Councellor (8-10) at Goodwood 7f hcap (4) gf in May.
Tony James (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 4th of 11, 1l behind Seamus Shindig (8-8) at Salisbury 6f hcap (4) gf in May.
Fleuret 10-1 (9-1) In touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, 5th of 11, 1l behind Seamus Shindig (8-8) at Salisbury 6f hcap (4) gf in May.
Count Ceprano (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up, effort over 1f out, stayed on but not pace of winner, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Orchard Supreme (9-2) at Goodwood 1m hcap (4) gd in May.
Cape of Luck (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Started slowly, held up towards rear, never on terms, 9th of 14, 4l behind Reeling N' Rocking (8-13) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Dec.
Gentle Guru 6-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, closed on runner-up near finish, no chance with winner, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Salient (9-4) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Sept.
Buxton 14-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 12th of 13, 6l behind King of Dixie (9-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Apr.
Wavertree Warrior (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Always in rear, last of 8, 7l behind Highland Harvest (8-6) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
Manchurian 10-3 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Obe Gold (9-3) at Haydock 6f hcap (4) gf in May.
Councellor (FR) 10-3 (9-7) Tracked leader on outer, effort over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Perfect Treasure (9-6) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Steig (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Tracked leader, narrow leader 2f out, kept on towards finish, won at Brighton 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Apr beating Winning Show (8-4) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Blue Java 20-1 (8-9) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 20l behind Bankable (9-8) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Grizedale (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Held up never dangerous, 8th of 10, 13l behind My Learned Friend (8-6) at Lingfield 7f hcap (5) gs in May.
Dr Synn 16-1 (8-4) Steadied start, behind, headway over 2f out, kept on, never on terms, 5th of 10, 6l behind My Learned Friend (8-6) at Lingfield 7f hcap (5) gs in May.
Vanadium 5-2fav (10-3) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, switched left over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 16, 9l behind Charlie Delta (10-2) at Salisbury 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in May.
