made all, ridden and pressed over 1f out, driven to assert final 100 yards, stayed on gamely
took keen hold, held up in touch, effort on outside over 2f out, never going pace to challenge, weakened over 1f out
dwelt and not much room start, held up in 7th on inside, headway to dispute 3rd 2f out, stayed on, not pace of front pair final furlong
chased leading trio, pushed along on outside 3f out, stayed on to dispute 3rd 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always in rear, ridden and struggling over 2f out
took keen hold tracked winner throughout, ridden to challenge and edged right over 1f out, found no extra and held final 100 yards
held up towards rear, ridden and headway when hard ridden over 1f out, carried head high under pressure and one pace inside final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leading pair, ridden and no impression 2f out, one pace in 4th soon after
There was plenty to like about the maiden win by ERTIKAAN last time and we'll take Michael Jarvis's gelding to follow up on his handicap debut from a mark of 82, while Kakatosi and The Sailorman are among the dangers. The last-named won over this trip at Chepstow recently before going close from 6lbs higher last time. That defeat has seen the handicapper raise him a further 5lbs for tonight, making this a tough assignment. Kakatosi has been up 6lbs for following up a maiden win with further success on his own handicap introduction over course and distance. He showed a good attitude that day and is not beyond finding what he needs to go very close again. The Confessor steps up in trip after scoring on good to soft at Salisbury and with stamina on his dam's side that may well help to bring about improvement. Either way, with just a 2lb rise he is likely to be very competitive. Fleeting Echo may have a little too much weight and preference is for Ertikaan, who should go very well from this mark.
Kakatosi 2-1fav (8-8) Keen, tracked leading pair on inside, eased out and effort 3f out, led over 1f out, hard driven and kept on inside final furlong, held on, won at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Mass Rally (9-1) by hd, 10 ran.
Sailorman (IRE) 10-11fav (9-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, clear with winner over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Avertis (9-7) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Fleeting Echo 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened towards finish, 9th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Folly Bridge (9-2) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Ongoodform (IRE) 66-1 (7-13) Raced stands side, always behind, 21st of 27, 19l behind Ransom Note (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Dubai Set 11-2 (9-6) In touch in rear, not clear run on inside over 2f out, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 8l behind Rock N Roll Ransom (9-6) at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Ertikaan 4-6fav (9-3) Took keen hold, headway to lead over 5f out, made rest, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear, eased near finish, won at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf beating Self Employed (9-3) by 6l, 5 ran.
Wisecraic 12-1 (9-4) Soon driven along to press leading pair at fast pace, pushed along halfway, went 2nd and challenged 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4l behind Little Garcon (9-3) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Apr.
Fivefold (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Raced wide, pressed leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 12, 17l behind Space Station (9-4) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
The Confessor 13-2 (9-0) Raced stand side, made all, ridden over 1f out, hung right inside final furlong, ran on, won at Salisbury 6f mdn stks (5) gs in May beating Blackdown Boy (8-11) by 1l, 13 ran.
