raced centre, led that group until over 3f, weakened final furlong
raced centre, chased leader, led centre group over 1f out, hung left and soon headed inside final furlong, no extra
raced alone stands side, overall leader 2f out, hung left and headed inside final furlong, rallied and ran on close home
raced centre, held up, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
raced centre, held up, pushed along and headway halfway, led centre group 1f out, overall leader inside final furlong, ridden and ran on
Not a race for a dogmatic approach, so only a tentative nomination goes the way of Salon Prive, while Banjo Bay and Stargem are others that can go close if they are in the mood. Stargem goes well for Jimmy Quinn and the partnership can give each-way backers a good run for their stake-money. However, the fact that the daughter of Compton Place has never won on turf is very off putting and others make more appeal. Banjo Bay has intermittent flashes of ability and can never confidently be ruled out in this sort of company. However, he is not one to rely upon too heavily in a finish; especially over the minimum trip. Therefore a chance is taken with Salon Prive, who is ideally suited to a fast run five furlongs. The Charles Cyzer-trained gelding has held his form well this season and, from a very fair mark, has every chance of adding to his tally if he runs to his best.
Stargem 20-1 (9-0) Raced centre, chased leader 4f, last of 11, 12l behind Royal Challenge (9-7) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (5) gd.
Prime Recreation 33-1 (8-5) Led stand side group, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 15, 18l behind Sierra Vista (9-5) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Guns Blazing 20-1 (9-1) Pressed leader until weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sweetest Revenge (9-3) at Windsor 5f hcp (5) gs.
Pretty Kool 9-4fav (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, unable to challenge, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Kings College Boy (8-12) at Sandown 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Imperial Dragon (USA) 50-1 (8-3) Raced far side, held up, pulled hard, never dangerous, last of 20, 26l behind Boundless Prospect (8-13) at Newmarket 1m hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Taboor (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Dwelt and towards rear, headway over 1f out, not much room and switched right inside final furlong, ran on to lead post, won at Catterick 5f hcp (6) gf beating Rosie's Result (8-11) by a nk, 16 ran.
Raccoon (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 14, 14l behind Mr Wolf (9-13) at Pontefract 5f hcp (5) gd.
Banjo Bay (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 7th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Sarraaf (8-9) at Musselburgh 7f hcp (5) gf in May.
Salon Prive 13-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and hung right from 2f out, hard driven and headed inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Sweetest Revenge (9-3) at Windsor 5f hcp (5) gs.
Turibius 16-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, switched right over 3f out to far side rail, no impression over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Kings College Boy (8-12) at Sandown 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Safranine (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 6l behind One Way Ticket (9-11) at Warwick 5f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
