tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never able to challenge
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, one pace when not much room over 1f out, eased well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, in touch, ridden over 2f out, headway and not much room over 1f out, soon switched right, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
with leader, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
The short list contains High Treason, Gringo and Cripsey Brook, with the selection being High Treason. High Treason landed a gamble at Newbury last time and, given that he is officially five pounds ahead of the handicapper for that success, his chance is there for all to see. Gringo looked an improved performer when scoring at Newmarket last time and a four-pounds rise should not stop him from being competitive again. A five-pounds rise for his Hamilton win has made life tougher for Sualda. Count Kristo also has a rise to defy and Khanjar's wins have come so far on the all-weather. Cripsey Brook wins in his turn and, given that he is back to a winning mark, is respected. Neutrino showed promise last season but lacks a recent run, while The Composer is another with a new rating to contend with. Finally, following a good run, Lucky Leo comes into this officially four pounds ahead of the grader, so has to be given some thought and Soho Square has something to prove right now. Overall, though, we will stick with High Treason.
Sualda (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 9th of 16, 9l behind Cresta Gold (8-9) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Gringo 7-1 (9-7) Slowly away, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 4f hcap (5) gf in Jun beating Soufah (8-13) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Count Kristo 7-2jt-fav (9-4) Held up mid-division, headway under pressure 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Secretary General (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (5) gf in Jun.
The Composer 9-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left, stayed on, never a danger, 6th of 12, 10l behind Great Plains (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Lucky Leo 7-2fav (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden 3f out, led over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind La Gessa (7-13) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp 0-70 (5) frm in Jun.
Soho Square 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leader after 3f to 8f out, driven along over 6f out, last and struggling straight, last of 8, 25l behind Souffleur (8-11) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Cripsey Brook 6-1 (9-0) Held up, headway on inner when not much room and switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Mount Usher (8-7) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
High Treason (USA) 10-3fav (9-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, not clear run over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Looks The Business (8-11) by 2l, 11 ran.
