tracked leaders, headway on inside 3f out, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, kept on until no extra towards finish
behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied to lead again narrowly inside final furlong, kept on, headed towards finish
towards rear on outside, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out, soon eased
held up behind, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong, never troubled leaders
tracked leader, ridden inside final 2f, challenged and every chance inside final furlong, kept on, no extra near finish
mid-division on inside, ridden and headway over 1f out, squeezed through between horses inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead towards finish
tracked leaders, outpaced 3f out, lost place 2f out, beaten when edged right 1f out
mid-division, outpaced 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, never on terms
Nonrunner
An interesting contest for the money and LORD RAGLAN might just be able to defy a 5lb rise for his Chester win to follow-up. The Noverre gelding showed a good attitude that day and won't mind any more rain, while his front-running style will suit this track. Money for Flipping would make him very interesing after his latest slip in the weights, as he sees out this trip well and is another who won't mind some juice. Mason Hindmarsh has frame claims but lacks toe at the finish, while Redcar winner Hail Bold Chief will find today more competitive from 5lbs higher. A repeat of the Newbury run by Finest Reserve would entitle him to be the leading danger to our pick Lord Raglan.
Finest Reserve (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Tracked winner, pressed winner from 3f out, driven inside final furlong, no extra near finish, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Sharedah (9-2) at Newbury 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Beneath 7-1 (9-3) In touch, pushed along and headway 2f out, faded final furlong, 7th of 11, 8l behind Yashrid (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Lord Raglan (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Made all, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, won at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gs beating Effervesce (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
City Vaults Girl (IRE) 66-1 (8-1) Chased leaders to over 3f out, soon behind, eased 2f out, tailed off, last of 16, 48l behind Roxy Flyer (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Muwalla 33-1 (8-11) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd 3f out, until over 1f out, hard ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 13l behind Beachfire (9-7) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Hail Bold Chief (USA) 8-1 (9-2) In touch, led after 2f, made rest, ridden inside final furlong, held on well, won at Redcar 1m 2f Maiden's Handicap (3yo) (5) gf beating Leaving Alone (8-7) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
The Caped Crusader (IRE) 10-11fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Sharakti (8-8) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Flipping 20-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 13l behind Wild Rose (9-7) at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Mason Hindmarsh 8-1 (8-4) With leader, ridden well over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Burns Night (9-6) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Sadler's Mark 4-1fav (9-1) Behind, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden and effort to chase leading pair over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, held towards finish, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Hail Bold Chief (9-2) at Redcar 1m 2f Maiden's Handicap (3yo) (5) gf.
