held up, ridden 3f out, no impression
led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, effort and soon every chance over 1f out, driven and led post
held up in rear, ridden 3f out, never near leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take third inside final furlong
keen, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never nearer
chased leader until 2f out, soon weakened
held up, headway on outer over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, headed post
slowly into stride, keen in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, never nearer
close up, weakened and hung right 2f out
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, headway on inside over 2f out, edged left and kept on final furlong
Very Well Red ran up a sequence last May and may be able to do the same this term now that she's back to her best. Rain would swing the vote San Antonio's way and we'll also be keeping a close eye on Sir Boss. Peter Hiatt's mare has been raised by 3lbs for her pillar to post success at Windsor where she did enjoy the run of the race. However, she stayed on powerfully to keep her rivals at bay that day and can follow up. San Antonio's form is at the top of his game at present but may prefer a stiffer track and certainly needs some cut in the ground to enable him to show his best. King Of Rhythm and Russian Epic have claims but don't make any great appeal and of more interest is Sir Boss. He has only had four starts and his best should still be to come, particularly now that he is stepped up in trip. Rain would probably aid his cause and market support should be noted. Ground conditions appear to come alike to the selection though and Very Well Red is preferred.
King of Rhythm (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, ran on to lead briefly well inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 12, hd behind Myfrenchconnection (8-13) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
San Antonio 1-2fav (10-0) Made all, ridden over 2f out, ridden clear final furlong, won at Ripon 1m hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Jul beating Hurlingham (10-0) by 3l, 8 ran.
Russian Epic 10-1 (9-5) Towards rear, soon pushed along, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 12l behind Harrison George (9-1) at York 7f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Jul.
Baizically (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 13l behind Yamal (9-10) at Bath 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Kensington (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Chased leaders until weakened 2f out, 14th of 20, 15l behind Golden Desert (10-4) at Ascot 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Haasem (USA) 14-1 (9-4) Behind on stand side, ridden 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 7th of 19, 5l behind Oat Cuisine (8-13) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Very Well Red 20-1 (9-5) Made all, ridden over 1f out, kept on well, won at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul beating Aggravation (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Bold Cross (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, weakened 2f out, 6th of 7, 11l behind Very Well Red (9-5) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Sir Boss (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Behind, one pace final 2f, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Cool Sands (8-12) at Southwell 6f hcap (5) fbs in Jul.
Wahoo Sam (USA) 8-1 (9-3) Prominent, steady over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 12, 10l behind Inquisitress (8-5) at Kempton 1m app hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Ours (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Raced keenly, soon mid-division, headway over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ridden and stayed on well to lead near finish, won at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul beating Turn Me On (9-5) by a nk, 15 ran.
Boo 9-1 (8-9) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 26l behind Muhannak (9-9) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
