raced far side, prominent, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced centre, led that group, switched far side 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
raced centre, held up in rear, headway and switched far side 3f out, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
raced centre, held up in rear, switched far side 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran onto lead post
raced centre, towards rear, improved to go mid-division 6f out, switched far side 3f out, ridden and headway 1f out, led well inside final furlong, headed post
raced far side, led and overall leader, headed and no extra inside final furlong
raced centre, chased leaders, switched far side 3f out, weakened 2f out
raced centre, tracked leader, switched far side 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, raced centre, switched far side 3f out, never trouble leaders
squeezed at start, raced centre, held up, headway and switched far side 3f out, chased leader over 1f out, led briefly well inside final furlong, no extra near finish
raced centre, chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
An interesting mix of experience and potential on show in the opener and only a speculative nomination goes to Infatuate, who is selected ahead of old rival Dansili Dancer and Bolodenka. The last named rates as good value at the likely odds after his solid performance on the Rowley Mile in May. A 61-day absence since then is a little off putting. But the son of Soviet Star has improved with each run and the hint should not be ignored if there is good money to support his claims. Dansili Dancer won well at Goodwood last month and shapes as if there is plenty more to come from him. Phillip Robinson has seen fit to make himself available to ride him again and he too cannot be ignored. Another to throw into the mix is Humble Opinion, who, although more exposed, is a proven tough performer that will act on the ground. His stable are in good form at present and the son of Singspiel is capable of going close in this company. However, Infatuate just edges the vote on this occasion. It was a good effort from the James Fanshawe-trained gelding when he gave Dansili Bay 5lb and a beating at Leicester and, with the promise of further improvement to come, Infatuate is expected to uphold the form today.
Harvest Warrior 7-1 (8-11) Dwelt, always in rear, 7th of 8, 10l behind Kamakiri (8-10) at Newmarket 7f lst hcp (1) gf in Apr.
Leo's Lucky Star (USA) 4-1 (9-3) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, last of 11, 23l behind dhtrs Resplendent Glory (8-7) & Goodricke (9-0) at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp (2) gs in May.
Dansili Dancer 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, switched left and quickened up to lead just inside final furlong, won at Goodwood 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun beating Master of The Race (9-0) by 4l, 10 ran.
Diamonds And Dust 25-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, settled in touch, weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 10l behind Prince Samos (8-4) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Coup d'Etat 11-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on strongly under pressure, won at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jun beating Wazir (9-5) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Yo Pedro (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, led after 2f, ridden clear 2f out, unchallenged, won at Lingfield 1m mdn stk (D3) pol in Jan beating Perfect Story (8-2) by 5l, 12 ran.
Infatuate 15-2 (9-0) Soon led, headed 6f out, led again over 2f out, all out, won at Leicester 1m 3yo mdn aut (5) gd in May beating Dansili Dancer (8-9) by a nk, 14 ran.
Amazin 33-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, nearest finish, 4th of 8, 3l behind Wrighty Almighty (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 66-1 (8-2) Behind until kept on final 2f, never nearer, 8th of 21, 10l behind Mostashaar (9-1) at York 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Bolodenka (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, led 2f out, soon headed, edged left over 1f out, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd in May beating Transvestite (9-3) by 1/2l, 19 ran.
Ashkal Way (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Held up behind leaders, switched left and ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Muzdaher (9-0) by 1l, 8 ran.
Killena Boy (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, restrained into mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leading pair over 1f out, one pace under pressure, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Goodwood Spirit (9-1) at Newbury 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Prince Samos (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 7, 12l behind Mineral Star (8-4) at York 7f 3yo hcp (3) gs in May.
Macaulay (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Chased leaders, headway and led 2f out, clear over 1f out, ridden out, easily, won at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Grecian Gold (9-0) by 4l, 13 ran.
Humble Opinion 6-4fav (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Leicester 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Dry Ice (9-0) by 1l, 9 ran.
Cross Time (USA) 3-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, ran on inside last, edged left near finish, just failed, 2nd of 7, shd behind Langford (9-0) at Doncaster 1m stk 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
