mid-division, outpaced 3f out, ridden 2f out, headway under pressure towards stands side over 1f out, kept on same pace, never reached leaders
keen early, held up in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
made all, driven over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
soon ridden and outpaced, always behind
always behind
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, stayed on, not reached winner
pressed winner, driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
Patch Patch has performed well in a couple of his runs this year and Bronze Beau stands a chance on the pick of his ability but we side with SHARP ECLIPSE who has a hat-trick of runner-up efforts this year to go one better and snatch the win. The selection went off favourite at Yarmouth when last seen in Handicap company and although losing out on that occasion last month this represents another good opportunity to finally lose that maiden tag. He has a good draw and can claim that elusive win. Patch Patch beat Taborcillo back in May and has claims for this race based on that effort. Bronze Beau has one win from sixteen starts and although that sole win was earlier this month he only beat lower rated opposition that day and he may find this contest a tougher test. Taborcillo runs in a first-time visor and will be looking for improvement after a poor try at Newmarket. Although running at the top of the handicap we side with Sharp Eclipse to finish first.
Sharp Eclipse 8-11fav (9-3) Led, ridden inside final furlong, soon headed, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Alis Aquilae (9-1) at Beverley 5f mdn stks (5) gf.
Patch Patch 5-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, prominent, chased winner over 1f out, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Perfect Blossom (8-6) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Bronze Beau 10-11fav (8-13) Hampered on rail after start, took keen hold tracking leaders, ridden and hung right from over 1f out, no impression, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Oondiri (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo clm (6) gf.
Taborcillo 12-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Captain Coke (9-3) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Lees Anthem 12-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 4th of 8, 10l behind Perfect Blossom (8-6) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
On The Piste (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out, last of 10, 6l behind Bahamian Ballet (9-13) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Gower Sophia 14-1 (8-4) Bumped start, prominent, near side, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 16, 8l behind Tamarind Hill (8-13) at Nottingham 5f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
