held up in touch in last pair, switched left and headway over 2f out, went 2nd well over 1f out, stayed on same pace, flattered by proximity to winner
slowly into stride, in touch in last pair, ridden briefly over 4f out, switched left 3f out, soon closed, 3rd well over 1f out, stayed on one pace, no impression
led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pushed along leaving stalls, soon close 3rd, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 3f out
tracked leader, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, allowed to coast home inside final 100 yards, easily
NonRunner
La Bacouetteuse has been in dreadful form and has questions to answer at the moment, while the handicapper appears to have caught up with Sebastian's Wish. The consistent Stoneham also needs to come down in the weights, so preference is for DOMINATING. He was running on strongly when finishing second in decent race at York, suggesting that this trip will suit, and there may well be more to come. Buyer Beware has shown nothing since switching from hurdles and Yes Daddy’s Flat form does not offer much encouragement.
Yes Daddy (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Tended to jump left, chased leader, led before 2 out until between last 2, one pace and no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 12l behind Catcher On The Go (11-0) at Ffos Las 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Stoneham 18-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer, 4th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Great Fighter (9-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Buyer Beware (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Great Fighter (9-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (3) gf in Jun.
La Bacouetteuse (FR) 33-1 (8-10) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along over 4f out, never dangerous, last of 11, dist behind Frederic (9-10) at Pontefract 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Dominating (GER) 10-1 (8-4) Raced keenly, held up mid-division on outer, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead inside final 2f, kept on until headed and no extra inside final 100 yards, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Zenon (9-2) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Sebastian's Wish (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Led until over 7f out, led again over 3f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Great Fighter (9-4) at Musselburgh 2m hcp (3) gf in Jun.