pressed leader, driven to lead over 1f out, kept on when hard pressed final 50 yards, headed final stride
towards rear, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, driven over 1f out, stayed on into mid-division, inside final furlong, never near leaders
mid-division, driven over 1f out, kept on final 50 yards, not reach leaders
tracked leaders, driven over 1f out, stayed on to challenge final 50 yards, led final stride
switched right start, held up in rear, driven 2f out, stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never nearer
behind, driven and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, just failed for 3rd, nearest finish
towards rear, driven over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never near leaders
tracked leaders, driven 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened final 75 yards
led, driven 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on until no extra towards finish, just held on for 3rd
mid-division, driven 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
mid-division, driven 2f out, weakened final furlong
Plenty of these arrive in good form including top weight Bahamian Dollar, who will appreciate dropping down in grade afer a good run at Windsor and has his regular partner on board. One Big Surprise won at Brighton in April and didn't appreciate an extra furlong at Bath while Danecase showed his narrow defeat here was no fluke when scoring at Goodwood and is only 2lb higher. Passing Star is much better on the all-weather but SWANTON BLUE, a winner at Wolverhampton in November, reappeared with a comfortable victory over the course and distance last month and a 6lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent a follow up. Perfect Pastime has won ten races including a Class 5 handicap at Epsom last month so Jim Boyle's veteran has to be respected.
Bahamian Dollar 20-1 (9-0) Raced in centre, chased leaders, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never able to challenge, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Major Pusey (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gs in May.
Beauden Barrett 10-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Holiday Magic (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Dec.
Anonymous John (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Athassel (9-5) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in May.
One Big Surprise 2-1 (9-7) Keen close up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 4th of 5, 5 1/2l behind In Ken's Memory (8-13) at Brighton 7f hcp (5) gd in May.
Gold Hunter (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Awkwardly away, held up in last trio, headway on outside halfway, chasing leaders over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Joe Packet (9-3) at Goodwood 6f hcp (4) gd in May.
Danecase 9-4fav (9-12) Dwelt and went right start, soon chasing leaders on outside, 2nd inside final 2f, ran on inside final furlong, led final strides, won at Goodwood 6f hcp (5) gd in May beating Deer Song (8-10) by hd, 9 ran.
Born To Finish (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Towards rear of mid-division, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved, 9th of 20, 7 1/4l behind Robero (9-7) at Ascot 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Passing Star 3-1fav (9-7) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway well over 1f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, stayed on strongly to lead towards finish, won at Chelmsford City 6f stks (6) pol in May beating Pearl Acclaim (9-7) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Babyfact 9-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, no impression on leaders, 5th of 10, 6l behind Trick of The Light (9-4) at Bath 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Swanton Blue (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Led after 1f, hard ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Salisbury 6f hcp (6) gf in May beating Langley Vale (9-4) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Perfect Pastime 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, in lead as runners came into view inside final furlong, ridden out (limited race comments due to poor visibility and no time taken), won at Brighton 6f hcp (5) gd in May beating Black Caesar (9-7) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Thewestwalian (USA) 25-1 (8-8) Fly leapt leaving stalls, in rear, headway on outside from 1f out, ran on, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Compton Prince (8-9) at Bath 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
