led 2f, remained prominant, under pressure over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, driven and headway over 2f out, soon chasing leadrrs, stayed on same pace final furlong
pulled hard, led after 2f, driven and headed 2f out, soon weakened and eased
dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, soon weakened
awkward start, rider soon lost iron and pulled up
held up in touch, smooth headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon strongly challenged, driven clear final furlong
stumbled start, soon tracking leaders, effort over 3f out, weakened 2f out
held up in touch, headway over 3f out, soon pushed along, every chance over 2f out, hung left and no extra aproaching final furlong
Whenever, Swingkeel and Lady Dedlock are the three that make most appeal here with Richard Phillips's gelding taken to confirm the promise of his first two starts. He has been given plenty to do on both occasions and has finished strongly each time. He has been raised by a pound after each outing but clearly has the scope to win from around this mark if John Egan can time his run to better effect. He is versatile with regard to underfoot conditions. In Swingkeel, he meets a typically progressive stayer from Castle Stables and a 6lb rise for his two and a quarter length defeat of Lady Dedlock at Lingfield is reasonable. That came on fast ground but he has run well enough on soft for any worsening of the ground not to be a major concern. Heavy ground suits Bollin Felix well but a 9lb rise for a cosy success in a less competitive race than this leaves him looking vulnerable and a bigger threat may come from the fillies Dolly Penrose and Lady Dedlock. The former handled the York mud better than her rivals before disappointing on fast ground at Sandown; she could bounce back with more ease in the ground. Jamie Poulton's runner continues to progress and should be in the mix again but is likely to find at least one too strong. Timing of the run will be crucial but we'll be hoping that now is the time for Whenever.
Bollin Felix 5-2fav (9-1) Held up behind leaders, led over 3f out, clear over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Jul beating Sphinx (9-5) by 5l, 8 ran.
Whenever 9-2 (8-2) Behind, ridden over 4f out, in rear over 3f out, plenty to do, headway on outside 2f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 4l behind Metaphoric (9-6) at Ascot 2m hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Velvet Heights (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) In touch until weakened over 2f out, 6th of 12, 10l behind Desert Sea (9-9) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Clear Reef 7-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway on outer over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Squirtle (7-13) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Command Marshal (FR) 8-1 (9-4) Led for 4f, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 11l behind Cheshire Prince (9-2) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Lady Dedlock 10-1 (8-0) Towards rear, not clear run and switched right over 2f out, not much room after, kept on, never reached challenging position, 7th of 18, 14l behind Baddam (9-4) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jul.
Swingkeel (IRE) 2-1fav (8-11) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, driven over 2f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul beating Lady Dedlock (9-8) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Dolly Penrose 9-1 (8-12) Took keen hold in rear, ridden and struggling 3f out, last of 7, 14l behind Victoria Montoya (8-6) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
La Estrella (USA) 3-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, one pace final 2f, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Maslak (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Callisto Moon 7-2 (8-6) Tracked leader, led 9f out, pressed from over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, rallied under pressure, always just held towards finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Rajeh (9-9) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
