tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, chassed winner, no extra over 1f out
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace
led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, and gradually weakened
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, gradually weakened
winner, prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon led, kept on well
held up, ridden over 3f out, some late headway
The David Evans-trained Hazewind gets the nod in the finale, while Ballyhurry and H Harrison are expected to be tough nuts to crack from the opposition. That said, Sarraf is capable on his day and can also make a race of it if he is in the right frame of mind. H Harrison has shaped as if his turn may be coming around again and it will be noteworthy if support comes for him from the betting ring; he goes well for Royston Ffrench and has dropped to a fair mark. Ballyhurry loves this track and, with Danny Tudhope taking 3lb off with his claim, a bold bid cannot be ruled out from him. However, Hazewind also has the assistance of a very tidy claimer in the shape of Paul Mulrennan and, with his recent form looking marginally stronger, Evans' charge looks the one to be on here.
Isidore Bonheur (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Mid-division, chased along over 3f out, soon beaten, 12th of 13, 21l behind Dancer's Serenade (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Hansomelle (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 13, 5l behind Tsaroxy (9-2) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Ballyhurry (USA) 25-1 (8-7) Mid-division, not much room and switched right over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Hadrian (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gf.
Hazewind 16-1 (9-10) Led stand's side to 3f out, stayed prominent, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 24, 1l behind Mine Behind (10-3) at Newbury 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gf.
Able Charlie (GER) 11-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 11, 13l behind Celticello (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
H Harrison (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, not quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Alchemist Master (9-2) at Haydock 7f hcp (5) gf.
Sarraaf (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Hampered after 1f and behind, headway over 2f out, ridden and hampered 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 18, 2l behind Joshua's Gold (8-12) at Catterick 7f hcp (6) gf.
Kinky 33-1 (8-1) Led early, chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 14l behind Along The Nile (9-3) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (5) gf.