disputed lead until led 6f out, ridden and headed 3f, weakened 2f out
tracked leaders, pushed along and headway 3f out, pushed along and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led early, tracked leaders, headway over 2f out, soon every chance, led briefly over 1f out, kept on one pace
in touch in rear, wide and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, quickened clear final furlong
disputed lead until 6f out, tracked leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Line of Descent has a first start on the Flat since last year and also makes his stable debut on the level. He looks best watched. Seven Pockets has been brought along with customary patience by Roger Varian and chases the hat-trick on his handicap bow. He also steps up in trip and has obvious claims after just four career starts. However, EMARATY HERO (NAP) has no stamina issues and boasts a solid claim if forgiven a rare disappointment when last seen. He may offer a touch of value here. Arctic Fox also continues to perform with credit and battled on well to score here last month. She's only 1lb higher and has a decent shout, whilst The Nu Form Way looked better on his second start for Hugo Palmer and adds further interest to a tricky contest.
Line Of Descent (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Led, headed before 2 out where not fluent, soon weakened quickly, 5th of 8, dist behind Jelski (11-13) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Seven Pockets (IRE) 10-11fav (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, joined post, won at Kempton 1m 3f stks (4) pol in Mar beating Figures (9-4), 6 ran.
Emaraty Hero 6-1 (9-7) Led, headed and tracked leader after 4 furlongs, ridden well over 2f out, beaten 1f out, 12th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Commonsensical (9-11) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Arctic Fox 10-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, nudged along over 2f out, headway to challenge over 1f out, soon ridden, edged right 1f out, stayed on to lead final 50yds, won at Haydock 1m 4f hcp fll (5) sft in Jun beating Storm Chaser (8-11) by nk, 6 ran.
The Nu Form Way (FR) 4-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, niggled along on inside over 5f out, headway from 2f out, went 4th inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 3l behind Arabian Warrior (9-3) at Newcastle 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Jun.
