steadied start, held up in rear, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, hung right and led well inside final furlong, caught post
in touch, always travelling well, ridden approaching final furlong, ran to lead post
held up in rear, outpaced 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, no reach leaders
dwelt, mid-division, ridden halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders 3f
chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
The shortlist contains Gone 'N' Dunnett, Brigadore, Salviati, The Jobber and Harrison's Flyer, with the vote going to Salviati. This is tight and we opt for Salviati, who is now a pound below the mark from which he won at Newbury last summer, so you never know after his staying on effort last time. Gone 'N' Dunnett is back to a winning mark and holds claims, while Brigadore will appreciate the drop in trip after his good Ayr effort from today's mark. Harrison's Flyer won from today's mark in May, Ok Pal is another that is back to a winning mark from last year, as is Matty Tun, although the latter might prefer juice in the going, and Wanchai Lad has only won one handicap from 16 attempts. Finally, The Jobber has been holding his form since springing a surprise at Sandown, and a pound rise for his latest effort should not stop him from running well. Overall, though, the vote goes to Salviati.
The Jobber (IRE) 9-4fav (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Green Manalishi (9-6) at Newbury 5f hcp (4) gs.
Wanchai Lad 7-1 (9-2) Led, ridden 2f out, soon edged right, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 15, 4l behind Idle Power (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Matty Tun 14-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, soon chasing leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 4l behind Bond Boy (9-1) at Nottingham 5f hcp (3) sft in Jul.
Ok Pal 4-1fav (8-12) Led to well over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened, 12th of 16, 10l behind The Jobber (8-8) at Sandown 5f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Harrison's Flyer (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Foley Millennium (9-2) at Chester 5f hcp (4) gf.
Salviati (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Raced stand side, held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Foley Millennium (9-8) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (4) gd.
Brigadore 17-2 (9-5) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Fullandby (9-6) at Ayr 6f hcp (4) gf.
Trotters Bottom 5-1 (9-1) Behind, ridden halfway, some headway final 2f but no danger, 10th of 19, 6l behind Kensington (8-8) at Bath 6f clm (6) frm.