tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, some late headway, never nearer
behind, headway half way, every chance over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach winner
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, lost place well over 1f out
Nonrunner
OLYNARD is capable of defying top weight status (including a penalty) to complete a hat-trick, with the main dangers expected to be Shangani and Tagula Night. Ralph Beckett's gelding has proved to be the progressive type, and won a similar race to this at Windsor last time out. He's giving away plenty of weight, but a seven pound claimer on board is a massive help. Shangani would have been a more comfortable winner last time out had the jockey not eased up; she won't be making the same mistake again, but keeps the ride to keep her competitive. She's Henry Candy's only runner on the card, but he often only sends one to a meeting. Tagula Night is similarly lightly raced, but with a progressive profile and is also a Windsor winner. Olymard's previously finished in front of Tagula Night and we think he will again as he completes the treble.
Enact 12-1 (8-4) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, edged slightly right, weakened out inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Suruor (8-12) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jul.
Brierty (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, driven and outpaced over 2f out, beaten and eased entering final furlong, last of 5, 28l behind Ingleby Lady (9-6) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Shangani 13-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, chased leader and edged left from over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, eased towards finish, just held on, won at Windsor 6f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul beating Sister Clement (9-0) by hd, 10 ran.
Medicean Man 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, ran on, won at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in Jul beating Doc Jones (8-11) by 1l, 10 ran.
Bobbie Soxer (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Went right start, always rear of centre group, behind final 2f, 9th of 11, 11l behind Rapid Water (8-9) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Invincible Isle (IRE) 11-2fav (9-2) Awkward at start, keen, soon chased leaders, improved to chase winner over 1f out, soon every chance, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Glen Molly (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Rainy Night 10-3fav (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 14l behind Medicean Man (9-3) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Olynard (IRE) 9-2fav (9-1) Held up behind leaders, effort on outside 2f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Windsor 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Bel Cantor (8-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Tagula Night (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased leader, challenged from 2f out, led over 1f out, clear final furlong (hand timed), won at Windsor 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Patavium Prince (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Dubai Hills 7-1 (8-12) In touch, outpaced over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened 1f out, 11th of 12, 19l behind Dark Lane (8-13) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.