raced keenly in mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten
with leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders, lost place well over 2f out,
chased leaders, hard driven and effort over 2f out, soon outpaced, kept on well inside final furlong, never able to challenge
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon one pace
slowly into stride, soon racing keenly behind leaders, led inside final furlong, ran on well
dwelt, behind, hung right throughout, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten and eased
held up in mid-division, lost place over 2f out
led, hard driven when strongly challenged well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
WEST LEAKE BRIDGE is given the narrow vote ahead of Lord Persia and Alajmal. The selection ran with credit on his debut at Ascot finishing an eye catching fifth of eleven but ran disappointingly at Haydock last time out when sent off favourite. He has been given time to recover since May and will have been well prepared for his come back outing and if back to his best he ought to go close. Lord Persia ran well on his debut at Windsor finishing fifth of fifteen. Ralf Beckett has his team of horses in fine form of late and more can be expected this time around. Of the newcomers Alajmal looks the pick. He is nicely bred and comes from a well respected yard so any market moves should be monitored. West Leake Bridge can put a disappointing run behind him and grab this race in style.
Alajmal (USA) First Samurai colt out of Alattrah.
Chibchan (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, edged left and went 4th inside final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 12, 13l behind Dream Ahead (9-3) at Nottingham 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Coedmor Boy Leporello gelding out of Denise Best.
King Kurt (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, lost place over 3f out, no impression after, 9th of 16, 6l behind Blaze Of Thunder (9-3) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Lord Of Persia (USA) 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Byronic (9-3) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
None Shall Sleep (IRE) Invincible Spirit colt out of Moonbi Ridge.
Royal Reverie Royal Applause colt out of Christina's Dream.
Rylee Mooch 33-1 (8-9) Dwelt, in rear, never nearer, 5th of 8, 16l behind Colorado Gold (8-13) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jun.
West Leake Bridge (IRE) 6-4fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakening when slightly hampered 1f out, 8th of 11, 15l behind Minch Man (8-9) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in May.
