prominent on inside, 3rd 2f out, no chance with winner over 1f out, lost 3rd near finish
always towards rear, never a factor,
always in rear, beaten when eased final furlong
pressed winner to over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, ridden over 3f out, hanging right over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway to go 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner, kept on to gain on winner final 75 yards
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace
made all, narrow leader, ridden clear from 2f out, unchallenged over 1f out, driven out
in touch, no impression on winner over 1f out, soon lost 2nd, stayed on same pace
held up behind, ridden along well over 3f out, outpaced and weakened over 2f out
Seamus Shindig is a sporting choice over Rabbit Fighter and Louphole, while Dvinsky can never be ruled out at this level but often proves susceptible to a strong finisher. Still the last named can help to ensure this is a truly run contest and he should again run his race. Louphole is on a long losing run but has shown signs of a revival of late. Still, the handicapper does appear to be in charge and it would take a very good effort from the six-year-old to hold on in this company. Rabbit Fighter has been in good heart and is entitled to plenty of respect. He likes this course but is another that appears to be weighted to the hilt. Therefore, we take a chance with Seamus Shindig, who is holding his form well and, as his rider¿s 7lb will be a big help, the Henry Candy-trained gelding can give us a solid run for the money here.
Halsion Chancer 9-2 (9-12) Held up in rear, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 9, 6l behind Little Edward (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
Seamus Shindig 9-2 (9-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never threatened leaders, 5th of 9, 5l behind Peter Island (8-12) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Mogok Ruby 16-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, never a factor, eased final furlong, last of 15, well behind Seamus Shindig (8-7) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Charles Darwin (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Went right start, led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, faded, 8th of 11, 8l behind Shifting Star (9-6) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Jebel Tara 33-1 (9-0) Bumped start, held up towards rear, lost touch over 2f out, 9th of 10, 23l behind Adversity (9-3) at Chester 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Expensive Art (IRE) 11-2 (9-13) Started slowly and towards rear, headway over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Tawzeea (9-5) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Honey Monster (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, raced centre, soon tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 20, 5l behind Spanish Bounty (8-7) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Dvinsky (USA) 9-2 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on approaching final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 10, 8l behind Diriculous (9-7) at Great Leighs 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Louphole 12-1 (9-8) Behind mid-division, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on to go 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Mandarin Spirit (9-0) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Rabbit Fighter (IRE) 17-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders, driven to lead approaching final furlong, kept on until headed close home, 2nd of 9, shd behind Balakiref (8-7) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy.
Applesnap (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Keen, tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Registrar (8-8) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
