tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not troubled leaders
dwelt, headway to mid-division after 2f, headway to chase leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden clear
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
slowly into stride, took keen hold in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
led, ridden and hung right from 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd near finish
DIVERTIMENTI may not be a winning machine on the grass but he's in good form and can see off Cornus and Barlaman in this competitive opener. Roy Bowring's son of Green Desert probably wouldn't want much rain but he comes here in good form and is still handicapped to win races off a mark of 53. His record on the turf is not as strong as his all-weather form but a repeat of his Catterick second may be enough to win this. Cornus is another who continues to edge up the weights for defeats but Alan McCabe's experienced gelding still look fairly treated with his young jockey claiming a valuable 5lbs, Mutamared was well-backed at Lingfield last time out but failed to deliver, whilst Cape Melody needs to improve for the blinkers but is dropping in grade. A repeat of Kheley's Warwick run would see her go close, Rough Rock saves his best for Folkestone and Yarmouth, whilst Sophie's Beau was picked up after his selling win here in May and isn't the most straightforward of horses. The consistent Barlaman joins Double Carpet on the list of dangers, however we are happy to side with Divertimenti.
Mutamared (USA) 5-2fav (9-3) With leaders, led 2f out, soon ridden and edged left headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Chjimes (9-12) at Lingfield 6f sell stks (6) pol in May.
Cornus 7-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, switched left and ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to chase winner well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Exceedingly Good (8-3) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Cape Melody 16-1 (9-8) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 9l behind Ken's Girl (9-0) at Newbury 7f flls hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Kheley (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Led 1f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 10l behind The City Kid (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Rough Rock (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and kept on same pace from 2f out, 5th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Piazza San Pietro (8-11) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Namir (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Towards rear, effort when not much room inside final furlong, no impression, 6th of 10, 5l behind Riflessione (9-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Sophie's Beau (USA) 25-1 (8-1) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 5l behind Kingsgate Choice (9-3) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Divertimenti (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, always held by winner, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Soto (9-5) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Shannon Golden 16-1 (8-6) Went right start, outpaced, always in rear, 13th of 15, 19l behind Fuzzy Cat (9-2) at Nottingham 6f app hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Signore Momento (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 18l behind Tagseed (9-4) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Schoolboy Champ 15-2 (8-3) In touch, ridden over 1f out, effort when not much room on rail inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 8, 4l behind Russian Rock (9-4) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Barlaman (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Held up in 6th, effort on outer 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Universal Circus (9-4) at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Villaruz (IRE) 28-1 (8-10) Held up behind, driven and outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, never on terms, 6th of 7, 8l behind Bahamian Lad (9-3) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Double Carpet (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Soon prominent, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Mansii (9-1) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6) pol.
