held up, ridden halfway, no impression
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on same pace
chased winner 4f, no extra
always in rear
made all, ridden halfway, hung right, ran on final furlong
slow into stride, headway after 2f, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
in rear, ridden halfway, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened approaching final furlong
Nonrunner
Tender Process gets the nod over Tilly's Dream and Diane's Choice, with Devine Dancer also in with a chance. The day's feature race can see the progressive Tender Process score again off what appears to be a decent enough weight. Ed McMahon's gelding has improved for the switch to softer ground, having run well at Bath, before coming good at Thirsk just over a fortnight ago. He shaped as though there was plenty more to come at the North Yorkshire track, and he should go close. Tilly's Dream has a 6lb penalty for a recent improved performance at Folkestone, where she was ridden clear to score. However, she has a bit to find with the selection, while Diane's Choice made all in softish ground at Lingfield and is there to be picked off. Devine Dancer has shown her best form on a faster surface, and those at the top of the handicap are not in form, so we prefer the claims of Tender Process.
River Thames 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 8l behind Burning Incense (8-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Grazeon Gold Blend 50-1 (8-10) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 17, 5l behind Knot In Wood (8-8) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Azygous 9-2 (9-4) Stumbled badly and went left start, raced alone on stands side, no chance final 2f, 6th of 7, 4l behind Blue Aura (8-11) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Makabul 11-2 (9-2) Chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 6l behind Home Sweet Home (8-10) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Diane's Choice 9-2 (9-4) Made all on stand's side rail, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp (5) gs beating Be My Charm (7-9) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Devine Dancer 3-1jt-fav (9-10) In touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside last, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Overwing (9-0) at Bath 5f fll hcp (5) frm.
Tender Process (IRE) 7-1 (8-3) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gs beating Spiritual Peace (9-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Supercast (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Blue Aura (8-11) at Windsor 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Ascot Lady (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up and always behind, 7th of 10, 5l behind Tender Process (8-3) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Mormeatmic 22-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 11l behind Pawan (8-5) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Tilly's Dream 3-1 (8-12) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Folkestone 5f fll hcp (5) gs beating Overwing (9-6) by 2l, 8 ran.