held up, ridden and headway 2f out, edged right well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, ridden and lost place over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
held up, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon edged right, weakened from over 1f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on, unable to get back to winner
AWJAB receives the vote in a competitive sprint. Brian Ellison's charge is clearly improving with racing as evinced by a best effort to date when third and seemingly unfancied last time in a decent Haydock contest behind the potentially useful Don't Touch. A 3lb rise does seem a little harsh but the trainer has negated that imposition by booking useful apprentice, Jacob Butterfield for the ride. A repeat of that level should see the Bahamian Bounty gelding on the premises. Explain may have topweight to deal with but couldn't have been more impressive last time in a Windsor romp and commands great respect, whilst Secret Spirit, Straightothepoint and Perardua are all of interest, notably the latter for whom Tom Queally is an interesting booking on her seasonal reappearance.
Explain 13-8fav (9-0) Chased leader, led and edged right well over 1f out, clear final furlong, easily, won at Windsor 6f 3yo stk 0-75 (5) gf beating You're My Cracker (9-0) by 4 1/2l, 6 ran.
Be Bold 20-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 8l behind Magical Memory (9-1) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Awjab (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Don't Touch (9-7) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Perardua 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 5th of 7, 19l behind Juncart (9-0) at Haydock 5f 2yo hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Secret Spirit 9-2fav (9-6) Prominent stands side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase clear winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Robin Park (8-13) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
Jimmy's Hall 14-1 (9-1) Held up, headway and switched right to outside rail over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final 100 yards, won going away, won at Brighton 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May beating Free Entry (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Straightothepoint 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, stayed, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 7l behind Scalzo (9-4) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gs in May.
State Of The Union (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and bumped start, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 5l behind Lexington Place (9-10) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Major Pusey 8-1 (9-3) Went left start, chased leaders, edged right well over 1f out, driven to challenge inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, won going away, won at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May beating Blackasyourhat (8-8) by 1l, 9 ran.
Cloak And Degas (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Pyroclastic (9-0) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo stks 0-65 (6) in Apr.
Moon River (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, 6th of 10, 7l behind Robin Park (8-13) at Nottingham 6f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
