held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, quickened up to lead approaching final furlong, headed just inside final furlong, rallied, kept on gamely towards finish
in touch until weakened over 2f out
held up in rear, effort on wide outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leaders
always in rear
tracked leaders, going well 2f out, soon ridden, found little, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, not much room over 2f out, soon ridden, hung right, beaten over 1f out
tracked leader, pushed along halfway, beaten when hampered over 1f out, soon eased
raced wide in rear, effort on wide outside 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced wide, always in rear
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway 2f out, not clear run, squeezed through soon after, switched right to rails, led entering final furlong, driven out
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakening when hampered just inside final 2f
led to over 1f out, soon hung right, weakened after
in rear, ridden, struggling 3f out
close up, ridden over 2f out, soon hung right, weakened
behind, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, finished well
mid-division, hanging right when not much room 2f out, ridden, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
in touch, pushed along 3f out, led over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
behind, pushed along 3f out, some late progress
mid-division on inside, not much room on rail inside final 2f, eased when beaten after
Swop is sure to be popular but we're prepared to take him on with MOUNTAIN PRIDE whilst Kings Point may be worth an interest at a price. Following Mountain Pride's win at Sandown, John Dunlop was reported to have said that they were most disappointed that he had flopped over 10 furlongs as they thought the world of him. However, he showed just why they held him in such high regard with a taking performance over a mile last time and he can overcome a 6lb rise in the weights and step up in class now that connections have found the key to him. Swop is clearly well regarded and there should be more to come from him but the handicapper hasn't taken too many chances and this will be a different test for him. Dandy Nicholls inherited a well-handicapped horse in Kings Point and this former course winner has recaptured some form of late. He wasn't seen at his best on soft ground last time but will relish the faster ground on offer here and is just the type of horse that his yard does so well with. He could show up well at a price.
Swop (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Led, headed after 2f and remained in touch, regained lead over 2f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun beating Sam's Secret (8-13) by a nk, 8 ran.
The Snatcher (IRE) 7-2fav (9-11) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Cape Hawk (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Kavachi (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 9th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Lovelace (9-6) at Sandown 1m hcap (2) gf.
Orchard Supreme 7-2 (9-4) Held up, not clear run on rails 2f out, squeezed through gap over 1f out, ridden to go 3rd entering final furlong, ran on, edged left towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Military Cross (10-0) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) frm in Jun.
Kings Point (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Habshan (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
Habshan (USA) 8-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, driven and headway from well over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, driven clear, won at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) sft beating Den's Gift (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Prince of Light (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Held up in rear, ridden and headway on inside approaching 2f out to chase leaders, stayed on well towards finish, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Bomber Command (9-7) at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
Axiom 11-4fav (10-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 7l behind Topazes (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Very Wise 11-2 (9-13) Started very slowly, held up in rear, headway on inside over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 14, 5l behind The Fifth Member (9-10) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Yamal (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, switched left and headway over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Perfect Stride (8-10) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Fool's Wildcat (USA) 20-1 (9-7) Led for 2f, prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Upton Grey (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Den's Gift (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Habshan (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) sft.
Cactus King 16-1 (8-12) Took keen hold in mid-division, no headway 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 21l behind Kaateb (9-4) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Multakka (IRE) 2-11fav (9-4) Soon led, set good pace, ridden clear over 1f out, pushed out, easily, won at Lingfield 7f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Nov beating Takaamul (9-4) by 6l, 7 ran.
Ivory Lace 20-1 (9-8) Held up in rear stand side, headway over 2f out, effort 2f out towards centre, not quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind Nutkin (9-2) at Ascot 1m fll hcp (3) gs.
Mountain Pride (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Made virtually all,quickened over 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, won at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun beating Diamond Yas (9-4) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort well over 1f out, soon chasing winner and one pace, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Master of Arts (9-12) at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-90 (3) pol.
The Fifth Member (IRE) 2-1fav (9-10) Held up, headway on outer to lead 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, driven out, won at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol beating Mumbleswerve (9-9) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Red Birr (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Broke well, held up, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Warwick 1m hcp 0-75 (5) frm in Jun beating Garden Party (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Woodcote Place 9-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Shifting Star (9-6) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
