held up well in rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders and driven along, weakened final furlong
tracked winner, ridden to challenge over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, never dangerous
slowly into stride, held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on well final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon no impression
made all, hung left under pressure inside final furlong, stayed on well
in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon every chance, no extra inside final furlong
behind, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer
held up, headway over 2f out, soon no impression
held up mid-division, pulled hard, effort over 2f out, stayed on same pace
held up, ridden over 3f out, stayed on well final furlong, never nearer
held up, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on strongly, nearest finish
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A tricky handicap to finish off with and just a tentative vote goes to High Treason ahead of Celtic Spirit, Samurai Way and Dan Dare. The selection scored in gritty fashion last time out at York. He was actually hit repeatedly on the face by his rivals whip on that occasion so he proved that he has the guts for any fight and he must go close today despite a 6lb rise in the weights. Samurai Way and Celtic Spirit both won on their last outings; both are fairly lightly-raced and there may well be more improvement to come. Hernando Royal ran a cracker behind Nosferatu at Epsom and Hughie Morrison's runner still looks progressive, as does Magicalmysterytour. Dual performers Ameeq and Clueless warrant respect, as does Dan Dare who's trainer knows what it takes to plunder a prize and this ground may well suit more than last time out. A tough puzzle to solve, however High Treason is taken to continue his winning form.
Best Prospect (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Towards rear, headway 2f out, beaten when not much room entering final furlong, 6th of 8, 11l behind Rio Riva (9-5) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jun.
Active Asset (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up, chased leaders over 7f out, ridden to challenge well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Luna Landing (8-10) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcap (3) gf in Jun.
My Arch 16-1 (9-4) Led, headed 5f out, 2nd and challenged straight, led 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, 4th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Arc Bleu (8-5) at Curragh 1m 4f prm hcp sft.
High Treason (USA) 5-1fav (8-8) Held up, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May beating Mutawaffer (9-1) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Samurai Way 4-5fav (9-13) Held up behind leaders, smooth headway to lead on bridle 2f out, clear over 1f out, ridden out, very easy winner, won at Thirsk 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd in May beating Mowadeh (8-10) by 6l, 12 ran.
Clueless 9-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 4f out, kept on, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Misty Dancer (8-10) at Ayr 1m 5f hcap (3) gd in Jun.
John Terry (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-12) In touch, lost place over 3f out, came stand side, no chance, weakened over 2f out, soon eased, 6th of 7, 21l behind Castle Howard (10-0) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Jun.
Hernando Royal 14-1 (8-5) Led 3f, tracked leader afterwards, every chance from 3f out, led narrowly well over 1f out, soon headed, no extra, 5th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Nosferatu (8-12) at Epsom 1m 4f hcap (2) gd in Jun.
Magicalmysterytour (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) In touch, ridden 3f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Night Cru (9-8) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Eva Soneva So Fast (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 16l behind Pevensey (8-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
I Have Dreamed (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division, smooth headway 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, challenged strongly thoughout final furlong, always just held, 2nd of 12, hd behind Wild Fell Hall (9-0) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Ameeq (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Held up in rear on inside, headway 2f out, effort approaching final furlong, soon chased winner, stayed on but always held, 2nd of 10, nk behind Polish Power (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Mar.
Dzesmin (POL) 9-2 (9-9) Held up in rear, headway when hampered over 2f out, switched right, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Domino Dancer (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jun.
Nawamees (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Lake Poet (8-11) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Apr.
Celtic Spirit (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 3f out to join leader over 2f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Jun beating Oh Glory Be (9-1) by 1l, 8 ran.
Dan Dare (USA) 4-1 (9-12) Tracked leader, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, went far side, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Castle Howard (10-0) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Jun.
Wing Collar 8-1 (8-6) Held up, ridden over 4f out, never dangerous, 12th of 20, 8l behind Toldo (8-2) at Newcastle 2m hcap (2) gf in Jul '06.
Sienna Storm (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Held up, tracked leader after 3f, ridden over 3f out, effort on stand side over 2f out, weakened quickly 1f out, 5th of 7, 10l behind Castle Howard (10-0) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Jun.
Masterofthecourt (USA) 5-1 (9-4) Held up in 5th, pushed along 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, 7th of 8, 9l behind Cool Customer (9-5) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Jack of Trumps (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden 2f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 10, 11l behind Night Cru (9-8) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
