steadied in rear, headway halfway, edged right and led over 1f out, ran on well
chased leader, under pressure well over 1f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
chased leader, hard driven and effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, never able to challenge
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A wide open finale, in which we'll support CANADIAN DANEHILL as he aims to complete a hat-trick, although strong challenges can be expected from Mattamia and Biniou. Robert Cowell's gelding looks the pick of his two runners here, with Biniou being the other; he won a couple of similar events recently with Frankie Dettori on board, but Pat Cosgrave's got the pilot's role tonight. He's certainly not a steering job, but couldn't be in better form. Biniou also won last time out, and was assisted by a little rain, which he may benefit from here too. He's versatile though, winning in different conditions and over both five and six furlongs. The Thirsk win in May was his first run since December, but he's yet to notch up back to back successes. Mattamia is the only other course and distance winner in the field, and like Canadian Danehill is also on a three-timer, but the previous two successes for Rod Millman's charge were at a lower grade. He made all when winning last time out, and again can handle different conditions. It promises to be a decent finale, with all of these having won at this trip; it is hugely competitive, but our preference is for Canadian Danehill.
Biniou (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, hard driven to lead near line, won at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May beating Captain Dunne (8-13) by nk, 8 ran.
Equuleus Pictor 9-1 (9-1) Slight lead, pushed along and headed well over 1f out, edged left over 1f out, slightly hampered just inside final furlong and weakened, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Canadian Danehill (9-2) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Mattamia (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) Made all, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun beating Dark Lane (9-8) by 2l, 4 ran.
Bahamian Babe 6-1 (8-13) Fly jumped start, slowly into stride, in rear, switched left over 1f out, ridden and no impression, 7th of 9, 6l behind La Zamora (8-6) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Affluent 4-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 6l behind Sugar Free (8-11) at Ayr 5f fll lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Dragon Flame (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra and edged right under pressure inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Royal Intruder (8-12) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Made all, ridden and hung left from over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, just held on, won at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd beating Tabaret (9-9) by hd, 14 ran.
Tabaret 9-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon in touch, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 4l behind Striking Spirit (9-11) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Piscean (USA) 33-1 (9-1) Towards rear far side, never dangerous, 12th of 16, 15l behind Pavershooz (8-7) at Newcastle 5f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Kerrys Requiem (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, keen, ridden and good headway entering final furlong, staying on when strong run was stopped towards finish, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Bajan Tryst (8-11) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
