tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, no extra final furlong
prominent, racing along on far rail 5f out, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
took keen hold, held up, headway when not clear run and squeezed through 2f out, soon led, carried head awkwardly and headed inside final furlong, unable to quicken
held up, pulled hard, ridden and weakened over 2f out
A fascinating race which has twice fallen to Jeremy Noseda in the last six years and Salisbury second Rule Maker has to rate highly but preference is for the rejuvenated SAN CASSIANO. The gelding's former trainer, Ralph Beckett, appeared to hold the gelding in quite high regard but he lost his way and was sent to Ruth Carr for a change of scenery in the hope that it would freshen him up. It certainly seems to have done the trick as he was impressive when winning on debut for the yard and looks capable of building up a sequence. Rule Maker has been raised 6lbs for his head defeat which is never ideal but he may be better suited by getting a lead which could be provided by Rule Breaker who needs to bounce back from a poor run or Kona Coast who is capable of going close here as he showed when third to smart pair Oasis Dancer and Balducci in May. The game and one-eyed First Cat should be on the premises but we'll take him on with San Cassiano.
Rule Maker 15-8 (9-7) Soon led, edged right to far rail over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 5, hd behind Rock N Roll Ransom (9-6) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Kona Coast 16-1 (8-4) Raced far side, chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 16th of 27, 12l behind Ransom Note (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Rule Breaker (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 23l behind Side Glance (8-8) at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
San Cassiano (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, every chance from 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Ripon 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Reel Buddy Star (9-12) by 2l, 13 ran.
First Cat 33-1 (8-7) Dwelt, in rear, headway and carried head awkwardly over 1f out, challenged winner inside final furlong, not quicken near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Sea Lord (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Jibrrya 7-1 (9-3) Steadied start, held up in touch, went 3rd over 4f out, ridden to dispute 2nd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 32l behind Con Artist (9-2) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Admire The View (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) In rear, well of the pace 3f out, no chance when eased over 1f out, last of 6, well behind Seneschal (9-9) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
