mid-division, headway over 2f out, led 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on well
towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out
dwelt, in rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Rock Up showed a bit more at Lingfield last time having slipped down the weights but never threatened the winner. Sedenoo also never looked like challenging despite finishing third at Warwick and drops back in trip along with Hazza The Jazza. Polytrack winner Work Ethic may do better back over 6f today but none of the above inspire much confidence and MERIDIUS is preferred. He was expected to finish closer at Windsor last time but is worth another chance in this company as he makes his handicap debut
Meridius (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Pressed leader, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Oasis Spirit (8-9) at Windsor 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Sedenoo 4-1 (9-3) Tracked winner, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Ziekhani (9-3) at Warwick 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Work Ethic (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, kept on towards finish, not trouble leaders, 5th of 8, 3l behind Jofranka (9-2) at Pontefract 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Rock Up (IRE) 5-4fav (8-12) In touch in rear, ridden over 1f out, driven to go 2nd near finish, no threat to winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Desert Strike (9-12) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jun.
Monsieur Royale 14-1 (9-4) Held up mid-division, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 8l behind Ted's Brother (9-9) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Hazza The Jazza 11-4fav (9-2) Raced wide chased leaders, headway over 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Relight My Fire (9-4) at Ayr 7f 3yo app hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Kwanto 33-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, 8th of 11, 7l behind Lincolnrose (8-11) at Brighton 7f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Only For You 66-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 12l behind Mrs Warren (8-12) at Catterick 7f Classified Stakes (0-65) (3yo+) (6) gf.
Whatwehavewehold 4-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 9l behind Perfect Venture (9-2) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) pol.