held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, never troubled leaders
led, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up in rear, ridden and headway on inside approaching 2f out to chase leaders, stayed on well towards finish
tracked leader, led well over 1f out, soon edged left, ridden clear inside final furlong
keen, held up in rear, ridden and weakened approaching 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, reminders early, ridden over 4f out, soon switched wide, driven over 2f out, soon weakened
keen, tracked leaders, chased winner 1f out, soon ridden and no impression on winner, just held on to 2nd
Bomber Command is our selection in a competitive affair with Fr Dominic and High Standing respected. John Hills' charge is a fairly tenacious type when push comes to shove and he exhibited this in spades when holding off Cha Cha Cha at Kempton two runs ago. Fr Dominic was highly tried on seasonal reappearance. He won a Newmarket maiden in fine style as a juvenile. High Standing has made hay from an unfeasibly low mark of 38 to where he stands at present. He was not disgraced at Newmarket and suggested that there may still be a little more room left for improvement. Binanti is a fair handicapper on his day although he needs a strong pace to be at his best. Gallantry has ran creditably on two recent starts on the turf. Captain Jacksparra receives little respite from the handicapper for his consistency. Prince Of Light has taken on better opposition than this in the past and makes an all-weather debut. Bomber Command looks the best bet at the likely odds.
Gallantry 15-2 (9-11) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, no response, last of 11, 16l behind Kafuu (9-11) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Rubacuori (BRZ) 50-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 3f out, not quicken 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 12l behind Atlantic Sport (8-5) at Newbury 7f stk (3) gf.
Captain Jacksparra (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Tracked leader stands' side, every chance over 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out, 16th of 28, 9l behind Regal Parade (8-6) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) frm in Jun.
Prince of Light (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) In touch to 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 5l behind Lovelace (9-6) at Sandown 1m hcap (2) gf.
Bomber Command (USA) 33-1 (8-7) Always towards rear stands' side, never on terms, 19th of 28, 11l behind Regal Parade (8-6) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) frm in Jun.
Binanti 14-1 (8-9) Raced far side, chased leaders to 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 21st of 28, 12l behind Regal Parade (8-6) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) frm in Jun.
Fr Dominic (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Held up towards the rear, ridden and no headway well over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 6, 16l behind Redolent (8-12) at Sandown 1m 3yo lst stk (1) sft in May.
High Standing (USA) 11-4fav (9-6) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, every chance when hung left under pressure inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Relative Order (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
