raced far side, held up towards rear, switched right, headway 2f out, soon hung right, never nearer
raced far side, chased leaders, switched right to challenge 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
raced stands side, soon outpaced, behind final 2f
led far side group and over all leader, clear before halfway, headed inside final furlong, no extra
led stand side group, headed over 1f out, rallied, stayed on strongly to lead stands side group inside final furlong, no chance with far side group
raced far side, tracked clear leader, weakened 2f out
raced stands side, with leader, ridden, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, raced stands side, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led that group over 1f out, keeping on same pace when headed, no extra inside final furlong
held up in touch, raced stand side, ridden well over 2f out, soon no impression
raced far side, chased clear leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
raced far side, held up in touch, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong and over all leader, headed post
chased leaders in stands side group, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
raced far side, held up in rear, switched right, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead post
raced far side, held up in touch, headway over 1f out, staying on when hampered inside final furlong, not recover
Nonrunner
VALERY BORZOV ran creditably on ground that may have been more testing than ideal when chasing home Rising Shadow at Ripon earlier this month, and the David Nicholls-trained gelding looks worth backing on a more suitable surface today off a 2lb higher mark, getting the verdict ahead of Rising Shadow and Barney McGrew. The last mentioned resumed winning ways when taking a handicap over course and distance last month, for which a 4lb rise is perfectly fair and he has to be respected. Bryan Smart's Prince Hamlet was good value for his win at Musselburgh last time but a 9lb rise for that looks harsh and he is not certain to appreciate the drop in trip to six furlongs for the first time today. Richard Whitaker's Damika has run creditably this term and has to be considered but he could probably do with some help from the handicapper. Greco Tom, a Grade 1 winner on his latest start, is probably best watched on his British debut and of more interest may be Rising Shadow, who is closely matched with the selection on Ripon running.
Damika (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Held up, ridden along halfway, stayed on towards finish, 7th of 15, 8l behind Tombi (8-13) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Ripon 6f hcap (3) sft beating Valery Borzov (9-11) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Greco Tom (ARG) (8-9) won at San Isidro 5f Grp 1 frm beating Que Felicidad (8-7) by a nk, 10 ran.
Valery Borzov (IRE) 7-2 (9-11) In touch, driven over 1f out, led briefly entering final furlong, headed and kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Rising Shadow (9-12) at Ripon 6f hcap (3) sft.
Baby Strange 5-1 (8-11) Dwelt, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Ajigolo (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gd in May.
Obe Brave 40-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Musaalem (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Joseph Henry 4-1fav (9-4) Mid-division, edged left over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 11l behind Mac Gille Eoin (9-5) at Epsom 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Burning Incense (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Towards rear, chased along halfway, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 8th of 14, 8l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-1) at Doncaster 7f hcap (2) gd in May.
Signor Peltro 11-2 (8-7) Took keen hold, in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on one pace, 4th of 12, 5l behind Baby Strange (8-6) at Newbury 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Ingleby Arch (USA) 15-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, out pace when edged left over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Blue Tomato (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Pawan (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, one pace final 2f, 7th of 12, 6l behind Mac Gille Eoin (9-5) at Epsom 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Curtail (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Towards rear, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 6l behind Blue Tomato (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Geojimali 12-1 (8-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 9l behind Musaalem (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Trojan Flight 25-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden along halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, held, 2nd of 19, shd behind Harrison George (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Barney McGrew (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Held up in touch, headway when not much room over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Newcastle 6f hcap (3) gf in May beating Stevie Gee (8-13) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Heywood 6-1 (9-5) Pulled hard, mid-division, headway over 2f out, not clear run, switched right well over 1f out, bumped just inside final furlong, one pace, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Daaweitza (9-0) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Prince Hamlet (IRE) 5-2 (9-3) Led early, tracked leader, led again over 2f out, drew clear inside final furlong, won at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Baron's Court (9-4) by 7l, 5 ran.
