prominent, led over 2f out to well over 1f out, rallied to lead again inside final furlong, all out finish
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in rear, not clear run over 3f out, switched left, stayed on, not trouble leaders
prominent to over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leader, led after 4f, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, effort and every chance 2f out, soon ridden and weakened final furlong, lost 3rd close home
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, gradually weakened
led 4f, stayed prominent, under pressure over 3f out, weakened
held up towards rear, not clear run and switched left to outer 3f out, headway to lead well over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
held up mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on steadily final furlong to take 3rd close home
held up, ridden along over 3f out, no headway, never nearer
towards rear, outpaced 4f out, stayed on well final 2 furlongs, nearest finish
Nonrunner
Balkan Knight made a highly satisfactory reappearance and first start for David Elsworth when second at Epsom last week but preference is for Kempton winner Linens Flame, with Golden Quest the most interesting of the others. The selection ensured a test of stamina under similar underfoot conditions when making a winning return at the Sunbury venue and remains feasibly well treated despite a 10lb rise in the weights. Theatre is capable on his day but does not win very often and of more interest may be the John Manners-trained Jonanaud, who has a nice racing weight and for who the booking of Alan Munro takes the eye. Alan King's Precious Mystery will not mind the cut in the ground and she is another worthy of a mention but the vote goes to Linens Flame, who has ideal conditions and is taken to defy his 10lb rise.
