led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra
with leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well
held up, in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
dwelt, in rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
Nonrunner
SIR THEODORE was a disappointing favourite at Haydock just two days ago but it is surely significant that Richard Spencer returns him to action so quickly after such a low-key run. He'd previously impressed when making all at Nottingham and is given another chance, although stakes should be tempered after that last run and also due to the fact that he's asked to concede over a stone to all rivals. Lady Joanna Vassa, third to the selection on her latest run, should be involved once again, whilst significant cash for the lightly-raced Andalusite should be seriously noted. She has potential for improvement. David's Beauty also has claims on the back of a brave course and distance success last time
Andalusite 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 9l behind Red Box (9-0) at Carlisle 6f mdn fll stks (5) gd in Jun.
Lady Joanna Vassa (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) Chased leader until 3f out, prominent, 2nd again approaching final furlong, ridden and every chance well inside final furlong, held when lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Show Palace (8-13) at Haydock 5f hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Guilded Rock 25-1 (9-5) Raced keenly with leaders until pushed along halfway, chased leaders, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 10, 28l behind Raising Sand (9-13) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
David's Beauty (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon strongly challenged, just held on, won at Leicester 5f hcp (6) sft in Jun beating Mustn't Grumble (9-10) by hd, 7 ran.
Manipura 25-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway halfway, soon no impression, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Sir Theodore (9-7) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Sir Theodore (IRE) 2-1fav (9-13) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3f out, every chance 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 6l behind Show Palace (8-13) at Haydock 5f hcp (5) sft in Jun.
