held up mid-division, always travelling well, headway 6th, led approaching 2 out, soon clear, easily
in touch, ridden after 6th, soon beaten
held up, blundered badly 3rd, never dangerous
held up, good headway 7th, led after 3 out, soon ridden and headed, weakened approaching last
chased leaders, weakened after 4 out
held up, headway 4 out, chased winner and blundered last, soon weakened
always behind
chased leaders, effort 3 out, soon one pace
chased leader, led 7th, headed after 3 out, weakened next
held up in touch, headway 4 out, every chance next, weakened approaching last
led, headed 7th, ridden 3 out, soon weakened
held up, never dangerous
held up, mistake 6th, behind when pulled up 2 out
held up in touch, weakened 6th
held up in touch, weakened approaching 3 out
held up mid-division, stayed on same pace from 3 out
held up, headway after 3 out, kept on one pace
held up, headway and hit 3 out, kept on flat, no chance with winner
held up, never nearer
Fortune Island, Almah and Brooklyn Brownie are the three for the shortlist here and the vote is given to Fortune Island. The selection has proved himself to be a useful individual on the flat this season and he has also got a fair strike-rate in this sphere. He has ground conditions to suit and as he is fit after his stint on the level he should take plenty of beating. Almah ran with great credit when last seen out at Wincanton when she finished second behind Penneyrose Bay. She was well clear of the rest of the field that day so this mare has to be worthy of serious consideration. Brooklyn Brownie ran well when returning from a break last time and as he is sure to strip fitter for the run he has to be considered. Sunday City won well last time and is another to consider but for the winner we are happy to return to Fortune Island.
All Star (GER) 10-1 (11-5) Tracked winner, effort approaching 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Yes Sir (11-8) at Kelso 2m 2f hdl (C) gf in May.
Almah (SAF) 4-1 (11-4) Prominent, chased leader 6th, ridden 3 out, soon lost touch, weakened when mistake last, 2nd of 8, 14l behind Penneyrose Bay (11-12) at Wincanton 2m 6f mrs hcp hdl (C) gd.
Turaath (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Held up in rear, headway approaching 9th, ridden and hung left from 3 out, weakened flat, 4th of 13, 19l behind Drumbeater (10-11) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in Oct.
Fortune Island (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, mistake 4th, headway 7th, not much room approaching final bend, switched to lead 1f out, kept on, won at Hereford 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs in Mar beating Mini Dare (11-2) by a nk, 13 ran.
Corlande (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, ridden approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 13, 18l behind Ungaro (11-10) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-125 (D) sft.
Prince of Persia 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway 5th, ridden after 7th, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 45l behind Lady Racquet (11-6) at Worcester 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in May.
Festive Chimes (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) In touch, headway to chase winner after 3 out, hit last, idled flat, ridden out, won at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs beating Jayed (9-13) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Smart Boy Prince (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, weakened 4 out, mistake 2 out, 7th of 13, 24l behind Itsmyboy (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m nov hcp hdl (B) gd in Oct.
Newtown Dancer (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, hit 3 out, 3rd and held when hit last, 3rd of 24, 14l behind Water King (10-12) at Cheltenham 2m 5f cnd hcp hdl 0-115 (E) gs.
Dubai Ace (USA) 5-2fav (10-13) Held up, ridden and headway approaching 9th, chased winner 3 out until 2 out, weakened last, 4th of 16, 33l behind Like A Lord (10-12) at Worcester 3m nov hdl (E) gf in Jun.
Barney McAll (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Prominent early, weakened from halfway and pulled up 3 out in race won by Snoopy Loopy (11-9) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl sft in Apr, 25 ran.
Brooklyn Brownie (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Keen, mid-division, headway 6th, every chance 3 out, soon ridden, weakened flat, 3rd of 13, 18l behind Drumbeater (10-11) at Haydock 2m 7f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) gd in Oct.
Aldiruos (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Always behind, 16th of 17, 47l behind The Market Man (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-140 (B) gd in Oct.
Dere Lyn 4-1 (11-2) Held up, ridden and some headway 4 out, weakened 2 out, mistake last, 4th of 7, 10l behind Irish Legend (11-12) at Ludlow 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-115 (D) sft in Mar.
Assoon 6-4fav (11-9) Held up, tracked winner from 5th, effort approaching 2 out, one length down when hit last, no extra, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Come Bye (11-12) at Fontwell 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) sft.
Son of Greek Myth (USA) 13-2 (11-5) In touch until 6th, tailed off, 9th of 10, well behind Festive Chimes (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 2f hcp hdl 0-110 (E) gs.
Ingres 16-1 (11-5) Lost touch from 7th, tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Royal Hector (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f beg chs (E) gs.
Sunday City (JPN) 10-1 (10-7) Held up, headway approaching 4th, chased leaders 3 out, ridden and every chance 2 out, led flat, ridden out, won at Huntingdon 2m nov hdl (D) gd beating Meadow Hawk (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Qualitair Pleasure 15-2 (11-11) Headway towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden to chase leader after 2 out, no impression, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Penric (11-3) at Hereford 2m 3f cnd nov hcp hdl (F) gf in Oct.
