close up, tracked leader 11f out, led 6f out, pressed and driven 3f out, soon narrowly headed, chased leader and every chance under pressure, lost 2nd 2f out, one pace in 3rd final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway to modest 4th over 4f out, hung right under pressure and one pace final 2f
behind, ridden and struggling in rear 5f out
behind, ridden 5f out, plugged on final 2f, no chance
close up, tracked leading pair over 4f out, challenged on inside over 2f out, led inside final 2f, hard ridden final furlong, stayed on gamely
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and struggling 5f out, tailed off
always prominent, tracked leader over 5f out, challenged going well 3f out, soon narrow lead, headed inside final 2f out, driven and rallied near finish, always just held
led, set strong pace, ridden and headed 6f out, soon dropped away, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, 5th and one pace final 2f
always in about same place in mid division, no chance final 3f
close up, under pressure in 5th over 4f out, soon dropped away, tailed off
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened under pressure over 4f out
slowly into stride, always behind, ridden and struggling 5f out, tailed off
ULTIMATE QUEST is taken to win with his six pound penalty and get the better of Uncle Keef and City Stable who will pose as the main dangers. The selection broke his maiden tag after winning over course and distance last time out. He is still relatively unexposed for his age and lacks the experience that some of his rivals may have. He has continued to improve and the step up to two miles has really worked in his favour this summer. He comes from a yard in top form and with luck in running he will be difficult to oppose. Uncle Keef is seven pounds higher in the weights since winning over the same trip at Yarmouth last time out. That was his first real sign of ability and he obviously relished the step up in trip also. Again he lacks race experience and will pose as the main danger to the selection. City Stable is another with a recent win to his name having won over a mile five furlongs at Warwick last time out. His recent form has been eye catching, however he is untried at this trip and for that reason he should be treated with caution. Ultimate Quest comes from a shrewd stable and he can continue in his winning ways.
Ultimate Quest (IRE) 15-8fav (9-4) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway to lead 10f out, reminders 5f out, driven and joined 2f out, stayed on to assert inside final furlong, won at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol beating Where's Susie (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Uncle Keef (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) In rear, steady headway from 4f out, joined leader going well 2f out, ridden 1f out and found little, stayed on to lead post, won at Yarmouth 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Hassadin (8-5) by nk, 12 ran.
Night Orbit 5-1 (9-13) Reminders soon after start, led 2f, tracked leaders after, ridden and lost place 5f out, headway on outer from 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd close home, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 9l behind Benozzo Gozzoli (8-0) at Nottingham 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Oct.
City Stable (IRE) 10-3 (10-5) Held up in rear, smooth headway over 2f out, led on bit over 1f out, shaken up inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Warwick 1m 5f am hcp 0-60 (6) gd beating Sand Repeal (10-4) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Graylyn Ruby (FR) 13-2 (9-10) Tracked leader, led over 9f out, saddle slipped and soon clear, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Salontyre (9-6) at Chepstow 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Court Princess 20-1 (8-5) Mid-division on inside, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 28l behind Miss Keck (9-1) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Stage Acclaim (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, chased leader over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Simple Jim (9-3) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Mister Frosty (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, chased leader over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 17l behind Uncle Keef (9-4) at Yarmouth 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Purely By Chance 16-1 (8-4) Started slowly, soon pushed along in rear, pushed along 4f out, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Ultimate Quest (9-4) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Fulfilment (IRE) 3-1fav (8-6) Tracked leader, led briefly over 4f out, kept on and every chance until lost place over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 12, 8l behind Jezza (8-4) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in May.
Prickles 6-1 (8-7) Led until narrowly headed 3f out, chased winner after, held near finish, kept on well to hold 2nd, 2nd of 11, nk behind Le Corvee (8-1) at Lingfield 1m 3f hcp (6) gf.
Hassadin 12-1 (8-5) Led, ridden 3f out, joined 2f out, stayed on gamely, headed post, 2nd of 12, nk behind Uncle Keef (9-4) at Yarmouth 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Dee Cee Elle 33-1 (8-1) In rear, headway 4f out, ridden to go 3rd 2f out, no impression final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind If I Had Him (9-1) at Wolverhampton 2m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in May.
Coda Agency 12-1 (9-7) Led 5f, close up, renewed effort to chase leaders under pressure over 4f out, hard ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 13, 23l behind Ultimate Quest (9-4) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
