towards rear far side, effort over 2f out, no imprsesion.
tracked leader, far side, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung left isnide final furlong, kept on
mid-division far side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
dwelt and soon prominent stands side, ridden when weakening when 1f out
started slowly and towards rear far side, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
overall leader far side, was driven and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt and always behind stands side
prominent far side, ridden over 1f out, was one pace until weakened inside final furlong
dwelt and towards rear far side, soon chased along, never reached challenging position
prominent far side, ridden 2f out, was one pace final furlong
chased leaders far side, driven over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
prominent far side, ridden 2f out, staying on until hampered inside final furlong, no extra close home
towards rear stands side, never dangerous
led stands side group, driven and edged right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
dwelt and always in rear division far side
towards rear stands side, never dangerous
chased leaders far side, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up mid-division far side, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
It can pay to have one drawn on each side running for you in these big sprint handicaps; with Fonthill Road and Machinist forwarded for a split stakes approach, while Excusez Moi and Fantasy Believer are others that can go well for each-way backers. Fantasy Believer has come good of late and is a tough individual on his day. The eight-year-old holds sway over his stablemate Zomerlust as John Quinn's best hope and a bold bid is anticipated. However, he has run unplaced in two previous renewals and needs everything to drop right for him on this occasion. Excusez Moi looks a much better horse over sprint distances and represents value at the likely odds. He ran a blinder when fourth in the Stewards Cup and a repeat effort would make him a major player today. Ice Planet and Desert Commander are others worth a mention, as both have the ability to make the rest aware of their presence. However, the former is a luckless individual that has a tendency to find all sorts of trouble in his races, while Desert Commander was a big disappointment last time and now has a bit to prove. Obe Bold has dropped to an attractive mark and is also worth noting in running. He will be interesting if turning out at York next week. However, Fonthill Road and Machinist make a touch more appeal on this occasion and they form a our two-pronged attack on this valuable prize. Fonthill Road has only been seen twice since finishing second in last year's Ayr Gold Cup and looks an ideal type for races of this nature at this time of year. Richard Fahey has the same race as the target this time around and, having reported the gelding to be in rude health, a bold bid looks assured. Machinist - a worthy winner at Ascot last time - is a prime candidate amongst the low numbers and can emerge as the principle player from David Nicholls' quintet of acceptors. Joe Fanning exuded confidence in the saddle when the partnership landed the Jockey Club Sprint Stakes 20 days ago and, with that run fresh in the mind, Machinist is brought in alongside Fonthill Road to give us one to cheer along from both sides of the course.
Fonthill Road (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 16, 7l behind Steenberg (9-2) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in May.
Excusez Moi (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on far side, hampered over 1f out, soon switched left, ran on, 4th of 27, 3/4l behind Borderlescott (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Obe Gold 4-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 6, 3l behind Idle Power (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Desert Commander (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division on far side until weakened over 1f out, eased, 26th of 27, 10l behind Borderlescott (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Coleorton Dancer 12-1 (8-12) Chased leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 20, 6l behind Partners In Jazz (9-1) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gd in May.
King's Gait 22-1 (9-13) Hampered at start, always in rear division, 9th of 13, 6l behind Rising Shadow (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Mr Wolf 9-1 (9-0) Led, headed over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 3 1/2l behind The Kiddykid (9-0) at Chester 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Machinist (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Held up in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out, final furlong, just held on, won at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul beating One More Round (8-8) by a shd, 23 ran.
Tagula Sunrise (IRE) 7-2fav (9-6) Took keen hold in rear, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Dark Missile (8-13) at Ascot 6f fll hcp (2) gf.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) Held up stands side, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead post, won at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd beating Rainbow Rising (9-0) by a shd, 13 ran.
Zomerlust 11-1 (9-11) Held up far side, pushed along halfway, effort over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Rising Shadow (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Ice Planet 3-1fav (9-9) Chased leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Rising Shadow (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Continent 33-1 (8-8) Behind on stand side, stayed on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders, 16th of 27, 3l behind Borderlescott (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Fantasy Believer 9-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear on stands' side, headway 2f out, soon ridden, drifted left, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, won at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-95 (2) gf beating Idle Power (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 24 ran.
Pieter Brueghel (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 3l behind Peace Offering (8-12) at Newcastle 5f hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Traytonic 9-1 (9-8) Held up, headway 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden, kept on well final furlong, won at Redcar 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Carnivore (9-0) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Crimson Silk 20-1 (9-8) Prominent for 4f far side, 11th of 13, 7l behind Rising Shadow (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Josh 16-1 (9-7) In touch far side, ridden to lead group over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Rising Shadow (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Fullandby (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Held up stands side, driven and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 2l behind Rising Shadow (9-6) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Beckermet (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, 6th 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure, 7th of 8, 5l behind Moss Vale (9-10) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Bond City (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) In touch on stand side, kept on same pace final furlong, 10th of 27, 2l behind Borderlescott (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Blue Tomato 13-2 (9-2) Held up, ridden halfway, no chance final 2f, 5th of 6, 5l behind Idle Power (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Algharb 15-2 (9-12) Always in rear division, 9th of 11, 6l behind Mr Wolf (9-9) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
