held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
led, headed over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, pushed 3f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, eased towards finish
slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders and keen, weakened 2f out
mid-division, pushed along halfway, no impression
close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out
Hong Kong Island is a lightly raced three-year-old and could be of interest being dropped into a seller for the first time but he needs to improve on all known form to trouble CONO ZUR, who gets the vote over So Bazaar. Alan Swinbank's gelding drops into this grade again having been well held in a handicap at Haydock last time but he has to be respected having won a seller at Ripon in May and representing a stable that is in good heart. Mick Channon's runners in sellers are always worth a second look but Alfalevva has been struggling to win claimers and looks booked for a place at best. Fortunate Bid has been running creditably in handicaps but faces no easy task even in this grade, while any market support for King's Sabre would be of interest. Alan Bailey's Waabel has only had one start so far and could be a threat dropped into a seller having raced with credit in a Newmarket maiden first time up but Cono Zur looks the one to beat. Mark Johnston's colt is rare runner in the grade for his trainer and he looks worth siding with having shown some promise in maidens and handicaps.
King's Sabre 12-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, switched to outside over 1f out, ran on entering final furlong, no impression towards finish, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Polish World (9-4) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Fortunate Bid (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 9l behind Polish World (7-11) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Hettie Hubble 14-1 (8-7) Held up in mid-division, saddle slipped over 4f out, soon behind, 12th of 14, 13l behind Glenluji (8-0) at Ayr 1m app hcp 0-55 (6) gf in Jun.
Melkatant 4-1 (8-9) Led after 1f, headed 8f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 14l behind Andorn (8-9) at Redcar 1m 6f 4-6yo app sell stks (6) gd in Jun.
Alfalevva 20-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside finsl furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Merchant Of Medici (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo sll (6) gf in Jun.
Cono Zur (FR) 25-1 (9-6) Soon led, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 12, 15l behind Dolphin Rock (9-3) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Hong Kong Island (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on outside, ridden and one pace 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 19l behind Beat Baby (9-0) at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (5) gd in May.
Scooby Dee 8-1 (8-1) Held up in touch, took keen hold, slightly outpaced over 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 6l behind Valantino Oyster (8-0) at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) gd in Jun.
Thewinnatakesitall 14-1 (8-9) Mid-division on outside, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 11, 12l behind Suzie Quw (9-2) at Ripon 6f app sell stks (6) gd in Jun.
So Bazaar (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 16l behind Aktia (9-4) at Haydock 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Waabel 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, 6th of 11, 9l behind Mr David (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul '09.
Avaricious 9-1 (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 6l behind Pirate's Song (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f mdn auc stks (6) gf in May.
Both Ends Burning (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, mid-division, pushed along 4f out, weakened well over 1f out, 13th of 15, 23l behind Law To Himself (9-3) at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
