in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on
led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
chased leader, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
always towards rear, no impression
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, eased when beaten 1f out
in touch, ridden behind leaders 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on strongly to lead well inside final furlong, driven out
slowly into stride, held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
Blessed Place can come out on top over Tamino, Kennington and Zazous, with Jucebabe not totally out of things. Blessed Place was beaten very narrowly at Sandown six days ago, running his usual game race in the process, and as this is no tougher, he is taken to make amends, with Jamie Spencer taking over from an apprentice. It could be argued that he is as high in the weights as he has ever been, but if the six-year-old can get off to his usual flying start, he has the class to make all in this company. Similar tactics were employed with Tamino who came good at Sandown a fortnight ago, with subsequent scorer Jucebabe back in third. The latter has a penalty to carry and looks held on the bare form, while Kennington also carries a penalty for a recent success and has it to do. Zazous gained a deserved first victory on Turf at Newbury a fortnight ago, and should not be overlooked entirely, but overall we like the look of Blessed Place in the opener.
Kennington 9-2 (9-9) Tracked leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Detonate (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Blessed Place 8-1 (9-0) Led, ridden over 1f out, weakened and caught final 50 yards, 3rd of 10, nk behind Cerulean Rose (8-8) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Tamino (IRE) 11-2 (8-6) Led and soon pressed, shaken up over 1f out, ran on strongly, driven out, won at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Safari Mischief (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 9-2 (8-8) Led, ridden when edged right over 2f out, soon headed, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Tadlil (8-12) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Whistler 12-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, no chance when nowhere to go on rails throughout final furlong, last of 10, 9l behind Cerulean Rose (8-8) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Turibius 9-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, effort on inside and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Multahab (9-11) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Jucebabe 3-1fav (8-6) Chased leaders throughout, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Bath 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Safari Mischief (9-4) by 1l, 11 ran.
Salviati (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 15th of 17, 9l behind Sir Loin (8-2) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Inka Dancer (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) With leaders, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 5l behind The Cayterers (9-2) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Clearing Sky (IRE) 50-1 (8-0) Always prominent, led just over 1f out, all out, won at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Certain Justice (9-3) by a nk, 13 ran.
Meikle Barfil 9-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Heavens Walk (9-11) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Be My Charm 9-2 (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, hampered 2f out, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Miss Mujahid Times (8-9) at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (6) gs.
Seven No Trumps 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Talcen Gwyn (9-11) at Chepstow 5f hcap (6) gd.
Zazous 16-1 (8-2) Mid-division, headway to lead over 1f out, driven out inside final furlong, won at Newbury 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd beating Small Stakes (8-12) by 1l, 15 ran.
King Egbert (FR) 9-2 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, some late progress, 6th of 13, 2l behind Talcen Gwyn (9-11) at Chepstow 5f hcap (6) gd.
Middle Eastern 28-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra, 9th of 13, 4l behind Summer Recluse (9-3) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
