prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, rider dropped whip soon after, hung left 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
led, headed halfway, still every chance when badly hampered 1f out, never dangerous after
dwelt, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, driven inside final furlong, ran on to lead and asserted towards finish
went right start held up, held up, shaken up over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong to go 4th
bumped start, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
short of room soon after start, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, looked held when bumped over 1f out
hung left throughout, tracked leaders, halfway, headed over 1f out, soon badly hampered, kept on inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 1f out, never nearer
An interesting maiden where a chance is taken on GOLD CRUSHER, while Opus Dei and Excellent Guest should give him plenty to do. The Robert Cowell-trained selection should improve plenty for his debut here over course and distance last month, when he was well backed before meeting with traffic problems and coming home without being knocked about. He should know plenty more this time and he can hopefully show significant improvement. Opus Dei looks to have produced the best form on offer in this race, having made the frame at Newcastle earlier in the month. Even so, none of his opponents that day has run again since, so it is tricky to assess the strength of the contest and he may be short on value as a result. Cape D'Or is perhaps the most interesting newcomer. Richard Hannon has enjoyed a successful week and this Cape Cross colt, who cost 100,000 guineas at two, should be able to show more ability than most in this. However, he does look likely to be better over further next year if pedigree is any guide. Excellent Guest made a pleasing debut up the road at Yarmouth and it would not take much improvement for him to be heavily involved, while Gunner Lindley may not be one of Barry Hills' leading lights, but he is bred to take a hand here if straight enough on debut and a market check is advised. Gold Crusher is another tentative suggestion.
Black Snowflake (USA) Elusive Quality colt out of Black Escort.
Cape D'or (IRE) Cape Cross colt out of Sombreffe.
Edward Whymper Bahamian Bounty colt out of Sosumi.
Extreme Warrior (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Always outpaced in rear, last of 9, 27l behind Fremont (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in May.
Gunner Lindley (IRE) Medicean colt out of Lasso.
Kahail (USA) Rahy colt out of Al Ihsas.
Opus Dei 25-1 (9-1) Dwelt and behind 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Refuse To Wait (8-8) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Public Service (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 15, 14l behind Alrasm (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in May.
The Human League Tobougg colt out of Noble Desert.
Right Rave (IRE) Soviet Star filly out of Genuinely.
Excellent Guest 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leading pair, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 3l behind Niran (9-5) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo nov stk (5) gd in May.
Gold Crusher (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, weakened 2f out, ridden over 1f out, 4th of 6, 6l behind Niran (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo nov stk (4) gf in May.
