led until headed just over 1f out, faded well inside final furlong and lost 2 places close home
in rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, not troubled leaders
towards rear, outpaced from halfway, never a danger
tracked leader, ridden to lead just over 1f out, ran on strongly driven out
tracked leaders, effort entering final furlong, stayed on to take 3nd, held by winner
held up 5th, ridden and effort over 1f out, not quicken, kept on one pace inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish, not troubled leading pair
held up 4rth, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders and weakened quickly over 1f out
behind, headway from well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
Commander Wish has been in fine form of late and after wins at Pontefract and Beverley will no doubt appreciate this stiff finish, however Gentle Guru could be running back into some form and gets the nod ahead of Cape Royal. Richard Phillips' filly had looked very progressive in 2007 but has yet to get the head in front in three starts this year. She has had excuses this season when racing over too far and now dropped back to this optimum trip, she may prove hard to beat. Digital should not be overlooked as whilst he is getting some grey hairs he retains his enthusiasm and will be staying on at the line. Judge 'n Jury is consistent, whilst Diane's Choice ran well last time and may appreciate this stiff finish today. Mick Mullineaux has his horses running well so The History Man may not be far away, comments that also apply to Cape Royal with Frankie aboard and Commander Wish who chases the hat-trick. At a price Sand Cat may run well for the Moore's, however it is Gentle Guru who looks worth a bet.
Cape Royal 6-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 10, 5l behind Matterofact (8-5) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Digital 25-1 (8-11) Raced in centre, always behind, 18th of 20, 9l behind Total Impact (8-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
Sand Cat 33-1 (8-8) Behind most of way, 14th of 19, 9l behind Pearly Wey (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Judge 'n Jury 5-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, steady headway over 1f out, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, ran on well towards finish and closed on leaders, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Cheveton (9-10) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Gentle Guru 10-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway to lead briefly just over 1f out, soon headed, outpaced by winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Linda Green (8-9) at Windsor 6f hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Bertie Southstreet 14-1 (8-3) Chased leader on far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 9th of 20, 3l behind Total Impact (8-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
Commander Wish 9-1 (9-0) Hampered at start and towards rear, headway on outer over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Namir (9-10) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
The History Man (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Led 3f, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Memphis Man (8-12) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-70 (5) hvy.
Musical Script (USA) 10-1 (9-6) Went right start, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after, 11th of 13, 9l behind Exit Strategy (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Coconut Moon 9-2 (8-9) Towards rear, headway on outside 2f out, edged left under pressure over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 9l behind Misaro (9-10) at Bath 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Diane's Choice 7-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden 3f out, kept on to go 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Pretty Bonnie (8-7) at Bath 5f fll hcp (5) gs.
