taken to post early, held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
made all, set steady pace, ridden and quickened clear over 1f out, unchallenged
held up in rear, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden 2f out, edged left from over 1f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong
keen, mid-division, lost place, dropped to rear over 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
pulled hard, chased winner, ridden 2f out, outpaced from over 1f out
steadied start, held up in rear, effort on inside when not much room over 1f out, chased winner just inside final furlong, soon no impression
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
keen, held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
A few of these come here on the back of below par performances but we'll give another chance to Harald Bluetooth whilst Kiwi Bay and Rochefort are others that could go well. James Fanshawe's charge was very well backed last time but trailed home in last behind Kalahari Gold. He has won on good to firm ground so the ground cannot be offered up as an excuse but he looked useful when winning his two starts prior to that and is taken to bounce back. Indian Skipper was outclassed in a Group 3 following his maiden win but is of interest back at this level with his yard going well with Angel Rock and Alwaabel others that may prove capable of better. Rochefort and Kiwi Bay have form in the book although the former hasn't quite lived up to expectations. He has been well backed on more than one occasion and races from the same mark as when second at Kempton; he handles soft ground and should be involved. Kiwi Bay has rarely raced over this trip but should see it out well enough and will relish the ground. He's more exposed than the majority but is a reliable sort who may well be able to get his head in front if some of his more fancied opponents fire blanks. We'll be hoping that doesn't occur though and will take Harald Bluetooth to hit the target.
Kiwi Bay 6-1 (8-13) Held up in touch main group, ridden 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Nezami (8-12) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Rochefort (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) In touch, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong and closed on winner towards finish, 2nd of 12, nk behind Golden Penny (8-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Mujaadel (USA) 8-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 10th of 13, 11l behind McConnell (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Indian Skipper (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 8th of 10, 25l behind Twice Over (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Jebel Tara 25-1 (9-5) Behind, ridden over 3f out, hanging right over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 16l behind Dvinsky (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jul.
Alwaabel 7-2 (9-3) In touch centre, ridden over 2f out, driven to chase winner final furlong, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Royalist (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs in Apr.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, no extra and weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Golden Penny (8-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Burnbrake 15-2 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden halfway, soon chasing leaders, weakened well over 1f out, last of 11, 11l behind Habshan (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Jul.
Harald Bluetooth (IRE) 11-10fav (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 18l behind Kalahari Gold (9-9) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Angel Rock (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Keen, in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead post, won at Great Leighs 1m hcp 0-80 (4) std beating Mount Hermon (9-6) by a shd, 10 ran.
