prominent, chased leader 5f out, ridden to lead over 3f out, headed over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, rallied to lead over 1f out, kept on gamely
always towards rear, ridden and switched left over 2f out, no impression
held up, ridden and effort over 2f out, no impression final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 3f out, chased winner final furlong, kept on close home
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden 3f out, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
Press The Button, Mazaya and Tri Nations make the shortlist here with Press The Button the selection. Tri Nations won on debut at Newmarket in April but he disappointed on a return visit to the track next month, finishing last. He is eased in grade here but he is probably best watched until he returns to form. Press The Button was dropped significantly before scoring at Folkestone last time-his last win also came at the Kent track. He enjoys this trip and fast ground and a six pound penalty may not be enough to stop him. A Redcar winner as a juvenile, Mazaya won on his Great Leighs re-appearance before finding a mile and a half too far next time. He has yet to run on a fast surface and although he is dropped two pounds he is taken on. Press The Button may be capable of defying a penalty with conditions in his favour.
Basra (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Towards rear, stayed on well for over 1f out, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 5l behind Safari Sundowner (8-0) at Kempton 1m 2f hcap (3) pol in Jun.
Press The Button (GER) 3-1 (9-6) Made all, in command when shaken up over 1f out, won at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun beating Flying Applause (8-12) by 2l, 7 ran.
Tri Nations (UAE) 20-1 (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, last of 7, 13l behind Without A Prayer (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 3yo stk (3) gf in May.
Proper (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) In touch, under pressure 4f out, driven and went 2nd briefly over 2f out, weakened under pressure 1f out, 5th of 11, 13l behind Australia Day (9-2) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Mazaaya (USA) 5-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 11l behind Enroller (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gs in May.
Penang Cinta 3-1fav (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 7l behind Holiday Cocktail (8-10) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Mission Control (IRE) 3-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Addwaitya (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.