led after 1f, headed 10f out, tracked leader, led again over 8f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
dwelt, in rear, headway outer 3f out, led approaching final furlong, kept on well
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out
tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, led 10f out, headed over 8f out, tracked leader, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish
soon led, headed after 1f, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish
led early, soon steadied and dropped towards rear, never dangerous
held up towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
Red Courtier was all out to win at Kempton on Wednesday and will do well to follow-up under a penalty. Folkestone winner Rockfella should be thereabouts over this longer trip and Admirable Duque has claims if producing his best form on the all-weather, but preference goes to ESHTYAAQ. Placed in four of his six starts, David Evans charge need only reproduce his effort over today's trip at Salisbury in May when finishing a close-up third in better company, to come out best here. Blazing Desert and Rock With You are others with a chance.
Rockfella 4-1 (8-11) Dwelt mid-division, effort over 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 11l behind Porgy (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Kings Bayonet 11-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, not clear run and switched left 2f out, headway over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 6l behind Duster (9-5) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Admirable Duque (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) In touch, headway over 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Goldtrek (9-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Issabella Gem (IRE) 9-2fav (9-7) Took keen hold, chased leader, pushed left 10f out, lost 2nd inside final 3f, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 31l behind Tweedledrum (9-2) at Chepstow 1m 4f fll hcp (0-75) (5) gd in May.
Blazing Desert 15-2 (9-7) Led 1f, tracked leader, led again 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Jackday (9-3) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Spensley (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Close up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 50l behind Oriental Cavalier (8-11) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Katies Tuitor 9-1 (11-2) Held up, reminders after 3f, ridden over 4f out, no headway over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 11, 12l behind Elopement (10-5) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (4) gs in Sep '07.
Eshtyaaq 7-2 (9-2) Mid-division in touch, ridden and headway to chase leader 2f out to 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Danvilla (9-3) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Raktiman (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Awkward leaving stalls and lost 10 lengths, headway 3f out, switched left and ran very wide 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders, 5th of 10, 13l behind Transfer (8-5) at Haydock 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun.
Cornish Beau (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Goldtrek (9-7) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Rock With You 40-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 4f out, headway on inside over 3f out, edged right and chased winner from 2f out, stayed on, no impression, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Amana (9-0) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Red Courtier 5-2fav (9-7) Tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden clear over 2f out, hung left under strong pressure inside final furlong, found extra when pressed near finish, won at Kempton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol beating Penangdouble O One (9-3) by nk, 14 ran.
