held up towards rear, headway halfway, led entering final furlong, headed close home, no extra
close up, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders to halfway
towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
dwelt, soon led, headed entering final furlong, weakened
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly final furlong to lead close home
close up until weakened over 1f out
dwelt, behind, ridden halfway, some late headway
raced alway far side, no chance final 2f
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Celtic Mill, River Falcon and Caribbean Coral are the trio to focus on here, although this is a wide open renewal of this highly prized sprint, with Celtic Mill taken to come out on top. A winner at Chester already this season, Caribbean Coral finished fast to take third in the Vodafone Dash at Epsom on Derby day. That was a good effort, and if the ground continues to dry out he can go well. River Falcon's winless run stretches back over two years, but he is a consistent type, albeit paying for that solid form by going up the handicap. He handles these conditions well, and this is his first run of the season where the ground has not been fast, so an improved effort would not be a surprise. He too can go close. Celtic Mill's last success came in a Listed race at York in September, but he has turned in some solid efforts in defeat this season, in tough contests. He too has ground to suit, and this son of Celtic Swing has a low draw, which should be best. Celtic Mill can defy top weight to take this prestigious affair.
Mecca's Mate 20-1 (9-6) Raced stands side in rear, behind final 2f, 28th of 29, 17l behind Beaver Patrol (8-10) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf in May.
River Falcon 11-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 14th of 17, 6l behind Aegean Dancer (8-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Orientor 25-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 11th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Aegean Dancer (8-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Tournedos (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 17, 3l behind Aegean Dancer (8-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Caribbean Coral 10-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, gaining close home, 3rd of 18, nk behind Hogmaneigh (9-1) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Turn On The Style 8-1 (8-8) With leaders, every chance when ridden, hung left over 1f out, faded well inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind Caribbean Coral (8-4) at Chester 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Inter Vision (USA) 11-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-10) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Oct.
Green Park (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, never able to challenge, 14th of 15, 5l behind Dingaan (8-7) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gd.
Continent 12-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, driven to challenge and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3l behind Ice Planet (9-9) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Prince Namid 11-2 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Machinist (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Overstayed (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Took keen hold in rear, always behind, 14th of 18, 7l behind Hogmaneigh (9-1) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Celtic Mill 14-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 17, 1l behind Aegean Dancer (8-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Fonthill Road (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, 12th of 17, 5l behind Aegean Dancer (8-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Bond City (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Aegean Dancer (8-1) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Tabaret 100-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, hard ridden well over 1f out, soon weakened, 15th of 17, 11l behind Amadeus Wolf (9-2) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Buachaill Dona (IRE) 13-8fav (9-3) Raced freely, prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 8l behind Sierra Vista (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcap (2) gf in May.
Fire Up The Band 12-1 (9-2) Chased leader near side rail, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 18, 6l behind Hogmaneigh (9-1) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
