led after 1f, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, kept on until weakened final furlong
chased leader after 1f, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong, and lost 2nd near finish
towards rear, under pressure over 2f out, outpaced, headway over 1f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
towards rear, ridden 3f out, no chance final 2f
started slowly, behind, in rear 3f out, soon tailed off
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to take 2nd near finish, but no chance of winner
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, no progress over 2f out, and weakened quickly over 1f out
started slowly, soon in touch, chased leaders 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, hard ridden and no impression over 1f out
prominent, chasing leaders 3f out, soon ridden, and weakened over 2f out
held up behind, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, tailed off over 2f out
Vilna is selected in preference to Broken Moon, while a case can also be stated for Dance The Star, who has claims but he will need to be at the top of his game from the head of the weights. On face value Broken Moon looks harshly treated from his current mark and appears to need some assistance from the handicapper. However, she has steadily improved for being upped in trip and, now she appears to be getting the hang of things, the James Fanshawe-trained filly makes plenty of appeal at the likely odds. However, the vote goes to Vilna, who has also posted more encouraging efforts since his stamina has been put to the test. And, as tonight¿s extra furlong may bring about even more improvement, the mount of Richard Hughes merits the most respect from a punting perspective.
Title Role 8-1 (9-2) Took keen hold early, held up towards rear, effort on wide outside and driven over 2f out, never reach leaders, 8th of 12, 7l behind Dancing Dik (8-6) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Fair Gale 7-4fav (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden approaching 3f out, kept on, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Novestar (8-3) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Hendersyde (USA) 11-4 (9-1) Tracked leaders, carried right over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Zuwaar (9-1) at Brighton 1m 2f mdn stk (5) frm.
Broken Moon 11-4jt-fav (9-9) In touch, driven over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Neve Lieve (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 3f fll hcp (5) gf.
Heart of Dubai (USA) 16-1 (8-2) Held up, effort 4f out, lost place 2f out, eased when beaten, 7th of 8, 29l behind Prince Kalamoun (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Cuban Rhythm (USA) 9-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, behind mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon ridden, not quicken, weakened over 1f out, tailed off, 8th of 10, 29l behind Ghaidaa (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jun.
Mista Rossa 9-2 (9-4) Towards rear, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 16, 19l behind Cape Colony (9-7) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Classical Rhythm (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Addikt (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Vilna (USA) 7-1 (8-2) Started slowly, held up, steady headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, took 2nd final stride and gaining on winner, 2nd of 11, hd behind Jebel Ali (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Ramprakash 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out, 5th of 8, 7l behind Charlevoix (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Tara's Garden 7-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, tracked winner early, soon settled 3rd, one pace final 2f, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Stage Acclaim (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 1f 3yo hcp (6) sft.
Dance The Star (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway to lead over 1f out, hung left when clear inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Windsor 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun beating Trawlerman (8-7) by 2l, 11 ran.
Colleoni (IRE) 11-4fav (8-1) Held up in rear, not much room over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 13, 12l behind Wisdom's Kiss (9-0) at W'hampton 1m 1f stk 0-55 (6) pol in May.
