prominent, effort to chase leading pair over 1f out, ran on under pressure to lead near finish
in touch on inner, weakened 2f out
pressed leader, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
chased leaders, squeezed through and quickened to lead inside final furlong, headed near finish
slowly into stride, switched left and held up in rear, ridden and no headway final 2f
held up last, effort on outside over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace
led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
Sant Elena gets the vote in this tight handicap with Stonescrabtomorrow and His Masters Voice rating the main dangers. The selection won well last time out when beating Greek Renaissance. that form looks rock solid in the context of this race and although he has a penalty for that win he looks a progressive and he is taken to defy a penalty. Stonecrab tomorrow rates the main danger on his latest second behind Ludivico but he has yet to win over this trip. His Masters Voce also won well last time out when beating Up Tempo but this looks tougher and he will need to improve again to win off this higher mark. Libor would have a chance on his best form but disappointed for no apparent reason last time out so can not be put forward with any confidence. Of the remainder Xaluna Bay is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but for the winner we return to Sant Elena.
Stonecrabstomorrow (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Held up, ridden, headway halfway, chased winner over 1f out, soon no impression, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Ludovico (8-12) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (4) fbs in Mar.
Charlie Delta 8-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden when not clear run and snatched up well over 1f out, ran on well final 75 yards, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Garstang (9-7) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Sant Elena 12-1 (9-0) Promininence in force, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, driven out, won at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jul beating Greek Renaissance (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Libor (IRE) 6-4fav (8-13) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6l behind Rochdale (9-7) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Hypocrisy 7-2 (9-4) Pulled hard, switched to race alone stand's side, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Deira (8-9) at Leicester 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Sleeping Storm (IRE) 6-1 (7-11) Held up mid-division, ridden halfway, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 3l behind Folga (9-12) at Newmarket 6f fll hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Xaluna Bay (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Raced centre, pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Deira (8-9) at Leicester 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
His Master's Voice (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven clear inside final furlong, won at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul beating Up Tempo (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
