chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, weakened over 5f out
held up mid-division, one pace final 2f
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 3f out
took keen hold in touch, no extra from over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead post
towards rear, weakened halfway
in touch, ridden over 4f out, headway over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, effort over 3f out, never dangerous
held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, hard ridden and under pressure inside final furlong, caught post
led until raced wide halfway, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
always towards rear, tailed off over 2f out
in touch, weakened halfway
chased leader, led halfway, ridden and headed when weakening over 2f out
mid-division, effort over 3f out, never dangerous
in touch, weakened over 4f out
held up, ridden over 7f out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Nosferatu has plenty more in the locker and is fancied to provide Amanda Perrett another winner of this prestigious event; Sentry Duty will have to defy all the statistics about carrying weight, but, along with Irish raider Al Eile, is respected as a tough opponent with a solid each-way chance. The same can be said of Chester Cup-winner Greenwich Meantime, who is a versatile character that is likely to have his supporters. However, the ground has turned against Richard Fahey's charge and it will take a lifetime best for him to prevail. Others worth noting include: Sir Michael Stoute's Ogee, who is interesting now that he is upped in distance, while Colloquial and River Alhaarth appear closely matched and should again run their races. Both have ground to make up with Sentry Duty, who won a valuable handicap at Newmarket when he was last seen out. Set to race off an 8lb higher mark, the Nicky Henderson-trained gelding has a big task ahead of him, though. Jumps trainers do have a fair record in this race and Len Lungo's Monolith can make his presence known once more. The Scottish trainer won this with a similar type in Mirjan three years ago and his charge again looks one of the lively outsiders worth considering. Al Eile has been well supported in the ante post betting and looks sure to be on the premises. However, Nosferatu stands out as a very well handicapped type and, on the assumption the trip is no problem, he can strike another blow for his very capable trainer.
Sentry Duty (FR) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 6f hcap (2) gd in May beating Mikao (8-10) by 2 1/2l, 20 ran.
Greenwich Meantime 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, edged slightly right over 1f out, led 1f out, ran on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Chester 2m 3f hcap (2) gf in May beating Fair Along (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Al Eile (IRE) 15-8fav (9-5) Held up, 9th 6f out, 4th and headway approaching straight, moderate 2nd when drifted left under pressure 1f out, kept on without threatening winner, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Lounaos (9-0) at Leopardstown 2m prm hcp gs in Nov.
Halla San 13-2 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, soon behind, last of 15, 40l behind High Treason (8-8) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
River Alhaarth (IRE) 6-4fav (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden and headway to chase winner over 2f, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Colloquial (8-8) at Haydock 2m hcap (2) gf.
Juniper Girl (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, sustained challenged under pressure inside final furlong, went 2nd post, 2nd of 20, 1/2l behind Full House (9-1) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gd.
Colloquial 9-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to go clear over 1f out, won at Haydock 2m hcap (2) gf beating River Alhaarth (8-12) by 2l, 10 ran.
Nosferatu (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, driven out, won at Epsom 1m 4f hcap (2) gd beating Misty Dancer (8-4) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Odiham 33-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 20, 4l behind Full House (9-1) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gd.
Mustajed 3-1fav (9-7) Prominent, led over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Love Always (8-9) by 3l, 8 ran.
Macorville (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden along over 3f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 5l behind High Treason (8-8) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Cape Secret (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden, no headway over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 16, 7l behind Nosferatu (8-12) at Epsom 1m 4f hcap (2) gd.
Leg Spinner (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chasing leaders when not much room inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 4th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Full House (9-1) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gd.
La Estrella (USA) 8-1 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Misty Dancer (8-10) at Ayr 1m 5f hcap (3) gd.
Monolith 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden along over 4f out, driven over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 9, 4l behind Thewhirlingdervish (8-5) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Tilt 6-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 3f out, headway 2f out kept on, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Misty Dancer (8-10) at Ayr 1m 5f hcap (3) gd.
Winged d'Argent (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, driven along from 1 mile out, plugged on at one pace final 2f, 11th of 20, 21l behind Full House (9-1) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gd.
Gee Dee Nen 9-2fav (9-9) Held up in mid-division, headway oover 4f out, chased leaders 3f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 15, 7l behind Full House (9-5) at Goodwood 2m hcap (4) gd in May.
McEldowney 12-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden along 5f out, weakening when not much room 3f out, 15th of 20, 47l behind Full House (9-1) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gd.
Dr Sharp (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened, last of 6, 28l behind Trance (9-1) at Ayr 1m 7f hcap (4) gd in May.
Ogee 5-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 7l behind Pevensey (8-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Rationale (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 11, 12l behind Misty Dancer (8-10) at Ayr 1m 5f hcap (3) gd.
