raced keenly in mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
chased leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon one pace, weakened 1f out
started slowly, always in rear, hanging right from over 2f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on
raced wide in mid-division, ridden and effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out and weakened final furlong
took keen hold, prominent, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, quickened to lead final half furlong, ridden out
led until headed 2f out, kept on until weakened and eased inside final furlong
took keen hold, behind mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no progress, soon in rear
towards rear, good headway 2f out, went fourth inside final furlong, not reached leaders
took keen hold in touch, not clear run from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong and closed on leaders
slowly into stride, raced keenly behind mid-division, late headway over 1f out, nearest finish, never near leaders
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
The best race of the day and preference is for the progressive Shifting Star ahead of Exclamation and Mastership. Walter Swinburn has his horses in good form and this Night Shift gelding looks smart. He has taken his last three races in progressive fashion and having run well on his sole start at Lingfield before, the surface should pose no problems. He is well-drawn in nine, as opposed to Oldjoesaid who is drawn wide in two. Despite a poor run last time and the step up to six not definitely sure to suit, it would be unwise to take his challenge lightly. Eisteddfod is a grand old horse but lacking so far this season, comments that also apply to Mutamarred. Mac Gille Eoin has held his form well and has claims but may now be in the handicappers grip, whilst Warsaw from Mike De Kock's is a real unknown having been picked up from Ballydoyle. Exclamation is talented and looks sure to appreciate the drop to six but he's been off the track for 131 days. Mastership has been running well in big-field handicaps over seven furlongs so would need a really strong temp with the first-time visor on, and so we will return to Shifting Star to win again.
Oldjoesaid 14-1 (9-10) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 18th of 26, 11l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Eisteddfod 16-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 12th of 13, 11l behind Green Manalishi (9-4) at Chester 6f lst stk (1) gd.
Exclamation 7-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Stimulation (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Ebraam (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Always behind far side, 19th of 20, 23l behind Tajneed (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Mac Gille Eoin 14-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 10, 3l behind Strike Up The Band (9-3) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Warsaw (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Outpaced towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression, 6th of 8, 6l behind Fleeting Spirit (8-11) at Doncaster 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
New Freedom (BRZ) 16-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden approaching 2 out, hung right, no impression, 7th of 10, 9l behind Strike Up The Band (9-3) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Mutamared (USA) 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, short of room over 2f out, ridden and soon no impression, 13th of 22, 11l behind Rock Moss (8-11) at Curragh 6f prm hcp gs in Jun.
Shifting Star (IRE) 7-2fav (9-6) In touch and keen, switched left 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on, won at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gs beating Al Muheer (9-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mastership (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 9th of 25, 3 1/2l behind Laa Rayb (9-7) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Ashdown Express (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Chased leaders stands side to 2f out, gradually weakened, 14th of 27, 8l behind Conquest (8-9) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Crystany (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 4th of 9, 5l behind Corrybrough (8-13) at Sandown 5f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in Jun.
