mid-division, ridden halfway, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and quickened clear inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt, always in rear
keen, held up in rear, never dangerous
raced wide, chased leaders over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no pace to challenge
Osiris Way continues to defy the handicapper and can make it four wins in a row, Mambazo and Silent Storm could be the main dangers. This son of Indian Ridge is making up for lost time having made his racecourse debut as a four-year-old. As he has only ever had six races in his career there is still room for more improvement. Mambazo is also in good heart at present having won races here and at Wolverhampton. The handicapper hasn't been too harsh and a hat-trick is not out of the question. Silent Storm has had a good season and wasn't disgraced last time out behind His Master's Voice. The drop in trip shouldn't be a problem and some place money could be on the way. China Cherub may prove best of the others, but Osiris Way is hard to ignore in this mood and he gets the vote.
Silent Storm 11-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind His Master's Voice (8-4) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Mar.
China Cherub 6-1 (9-9) Raced wide towards rear, closed on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never able to challenge, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Romany Nights (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Louphole 3-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, not reach leaders, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Abwaab (8-11) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Dubai Magic (USA) 14-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 8th of 9, 12l behind Vitznau (9-1) at Chester 7f 3yo hcp (3) sft in Jun.
Cool Sands (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Always towards the rear, 6th of 8, 8l behind Westport (8-7) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
High Ridge 9-1 (8-10) Towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, faded, 4th of 12, 3/4l behind Roman Maze (9-13) at Bath 6f hcap (4) frm in Jun.
Mambazo 3-1fav (9-7) Always prominent, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun beating Caustic Wit (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Osiris Way 5-2fav (9-5) Raced stands side, made all, ridden 2f out, pressed inside final furlong, held on gamely, won at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun beating Barney McGrew (9-10) by a nk, 15 ran.
