prominent, ridden 3f out, slightly outpaced, stayed on to chase winner final furlong in vain
slowly into stride, in touch, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, weakened final furlong
made all, quicken clear 2f out easy
in touch and keen, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders to halfway
Esteem Machine is given one last chance to get his head in front with , Doyles Lodge and Wahhaj rating the main dangers. The selection has been in good form of late without winning, but a reproduction of his latest second behind Persian Dream sets the standard. He was only caught in the last stride on that occasion and if ridden with slightly more restraint he will be hard to beat. Doyles Lodge rates the main danger on his best form. However he disappointed last time out but he could improve for the fitting of a first-time visor and he should be watched in the market. Wahhaj is a well-bred colt by Muhtarram and will not need to be anything special to take a hand in the finish so he should be watched in the market. However, Esteem Machine sets a fair standard and he gets our vote.
Demolition 50-1 (9-2) Soon ridden in rear, always behind, 11th of 12, 25l behind Vallemeldee (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn aut stk (5) pol in Jun.
Doyles Lodge 7-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 6th of 9, 10l behind Lordship (7-11) at Warwick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Esteem Machine (USA) 6-4fav (9-0) Led, ridden over 2f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, caught final strides, 2nd of 11, hd behind Parisian Dream (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Wahhaj Muhtarram colt, half-brother to 1m1f winner Northern Gold and sprinter Mouseman.
Auntie Mame 50-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, kept on steadily final 2f, 6th of 14, 10l behind Duchess Royale (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs.
Caj (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, never near leaders, 11th of 13, 6l behind Dance of Dreams (9-1) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Mar.
Dance Steps 100-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride and always behind, 12th of 14, 15l behind Duchess Royale (9-3) at Windsor 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gs.
Quicklime Gorse filly, half-sister to winning stayer Linden Lime.