started slowly, in rear, ridden halfway, kept on from over 1f out, no impression on leaders
held up behind mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not troubled leaders
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no headway, weakened over 1f out
led until headed just over 1f out, one pace afterwards
prominent, ridden to dispute lead 1f out, every chance, not pace of winner inside final furlong, kept on for 2nd
always in rear, outpaced final 2f
chased leader, ridden to lead just over 1f out, joined 1f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, soon lost 2nd
steadied start, settled in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders on rail, not clear run over 1f out to inside final furlong, kept on when clear without troubling leaders
in touch on rail, not clear run over 1f out switched left, ridden to lead inside final furlong, edged right, soon clear, comfortably
Nonrunner
A competitive sprint and Sohraab is our selection to land the opener with Strike Up The Band and Chartist the dangers. It seems incredible but Sohraab's victory at York last time was his first success on the turf but on that evidence, it won't be his last. Jimmy Quinn will need around two stone of lead ibn his saddle for this race but he is deserving of keeping the ride and a 5lb rise for hi recent success does not look harsh. Strike Up The Band is a likeable enough sort. He isn't the force he once was but he will be always dangerous if securing a pitch on the speed. Chartist can be given claims on a solid second to Look Busy at Chester and has run well previously over course and distance. Ebraam is better known on the artificial surfaces but his stable are in good order at the moment and it would be no surprise to see him go close. Tabaret isn't particularly flashy but is consistent while Osiris Way hadn't run for six months before his victory at Salisbury last time. This is a step up in class but he has earned it. Crimson Fern has been busy over the last few months and is battling against a career-high mark. Sundae would not be out of this if any overnight rain arrives but SOHRAAB ticks all the right boxes in this contest and we side with him.
Bazroy (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 13l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-1) at Doncaster 7f hcap (2) gd in May.
Sohraab 14-1 (9-11) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun beating Total Impact (9-3) by 1l, 19 ran.
The Jobber (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Held up, effort over 2f, soon beaten, last of 13, 26l behind Musaalem (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Strike Up The Band 11-2 (9-9) Led, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 14, hd behind Everymanforhimself (9-8) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Sundae 10-1 (9-11) Held up, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 4l behind Musaalem (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Tabaret 11-1 (9-7) In touch, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Redcar 6f hcp 0-95 (3) frm in Jun beating Total Impact (8-11) by a nk, 8 ran.
Fantasy Believer 33-1 (8-6) Raced centre, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 24th of 25, 18l behind Off The Record (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gd in May.
Osiris Way 10-1 (9-13) Tracked leader 4f out, ridden 2f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on strongly, driven out, won at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun beating Playful (9-10) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Tony The Tap 40-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, 18th of 19, 10l behind Sohraab (9-11) at York 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Playful 7-1 (9-10) Steadied start, held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders, hung left inside final furlong, ran on and gaining on winner near finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Osiris Way (9-13) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Crimson Fern (IRE) 11-4fav (9-8) Took keen hold headway to chase leaders over 1f out, chased winner and every chance well inside final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Osiris Way (9-13) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Ebraam (USA) 5-1 (9-4) Keen, tracking leaders, travelling well 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Viking Spirit (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) sft in May.
Golden Dixie (USA) 25-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Bo McGinty (8-11) at Chester 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Chartist 13-2 (8-13) Close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 5l behind Dubai Princess (9-1) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jun.
