held up, headway and hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, headway halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
chased leaders, ridden and switched right inside final furlong, ran on to lead post
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, unable to quicken near finish
led, ridden and edged left final furlong, headed post
held up, headway over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace final furlong
held up, never troubled leaders
A chance is taken with Fictional, who is selected over Tony The Tap, Intriguing Glimpse and Whistler. The last named can never be ruled out in these sort of races and, with Milton Bradley's string continuing to fire, he again holds sound place claims here. Intriguing Glimpse also fits that profile, as he is holding his form well at present. However, he has never won on turf from a mark this high before and others may have his measure near the finish. Tony The Tap is also capable on his day and should make a bold bid to enhance his solid record at this track. The July course almost brings the best out of him and he too is capable of hitting the frame. Another that has to be mentioned is Polish Emperor, who comes here after a confidence boosting effort at Sandown last time out. However, he may struggle from a 5lb higher mark and needs to pull something out of the fire here. Therefore, we take sides with Fictional, who has dropped several hints that he is on the way back lately. Ed McMahon's charge is open to a fair bit more improvement than most and looks the percentage call in a tricky race.
Am Brose (USA) 7-1 (8-11) Behind, effort on outside over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 4l behind Eisteddfod (9-7) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Cape Royal 14-1 (8-13) Soon led, ridden when headed 1f out, weakened, last of 10, 6l behind Smokin Beau (9-3) at Lingfield 5f hcp (2) pol.
Polish Emperor (USA) 11-2 (9-11) Held up in touch, ridden, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, readily, won at Salisbury 5f hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Fromsong (10-1) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Whistler 12-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Mecca's Mate (9-4) at York 5f hcp (3) gs.
Fictional 7-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Mecca's Mate (9-4) at York 5f hcp (3) gs.
Malapropism 7-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, staying on same pace when hampered inside final furlong, 5th of 7, 3l behind Whinhill House (9-2) at Ayr 5f hcp (3) gf.
Glaramara 8-1 (9-6) Prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 7l behind Pieter Brueghel (9-6) at Pontefract 6f hcp (3) gf.
Tony The Tap 4-1fav (9-8) Raced far side, held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, hung left under pressure over 1f out, ran on, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Sierra Vista (9-5) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gs.
Mr Malarkey (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Sierra Vista (8-5) at Newcastle 6f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Louphole 20-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, not clear run and eased inside final furlong, 11th of 12, 7l behind Pinchbeck (8-8) at Lingfield 6f hcp (3) pol.
Intriguing Glimpse 16-1 (8-3) Held up behind, not clear run approaching 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, 3rd of 16, nk behind The Jobber (8-8) at Sandown 5f hcp (3) gd.
Matsunosuke 16-1 (8-9) Raced far side, chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 15, 6l behind Sierra Vista (9-5) at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gs.
