tracked leaders, raced far side entering straight over 3f out, on terms final 2f, stayed on, always held final furlong
behind, headway nearside 2f out, stayed on final furlong to take 3rd, not trouble winner
chased leaders, came nearside, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
started slowly, in rear, came nearside straight, never on terms
started slowly, towards rear, headway near side over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
behind, ridden along halfway, came near side, kept on final 2f, never dangerous
led 2f, stayed prominent, came near side, weakened 3f out
mid-division, came near side straight, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on gamely under pressure final furlong, all out
Tears Of A Clown can put a smile on punters' faces, with Night Cru, Manbar, Seabow and Clear Sailing the ones that he has to beat. Tears Of A Clown caught the eye in no uncertain terms on his return from a 428-day absence at Folkestone a week ago. Asked to carry 9st 11lb on what was only his fourth career outing, and only his second on Turf, Jamie Osborne's gelding finished like the proverbial train to go down by just a head, and if suitably recovered, can run a big race in his bid to make up for lost time. Night Cru has been a model of consistency over the summer, and will have his supporters, but he does race off a career-high mark today, while Manbar in contrast is making his handicap bow after scoring easily Goodwood. He drops back in trip here, although his stamina will still come in handy up the hill. Clear Sailing blew up completely on his return from an eight-month break when last of five here in June, and in the belief that he is better than that, is another to keep in mind. He has nearly 18-lengths to make up on Brief Goodbye, but should be a lot closer to that rival this time at least. Seabow has not been seen since taking a soft-ground Nottingham maiden last October, but the fact that Godolphin keep him in training should be heeded, and he can pay to follow as the season progresses. For now though, we are happy to side with Tears Of A Clown.
Weightless 40-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 18l behind Pevensey (8-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Seabow (USA) 9-4 (9-3) In touch, smooth headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, shaken up to go clear approaching final furlong, eased towards finish, won at Nottingham 1m 2f mdn stk (5) sft in Oct beating Galactic Star (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Night Cru 7-2fav (9-8) Keen, tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on (hand timed), won at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun beating Magicalmysterytour (9-11) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Clear Sailing 7-2 (9-7) In touch, headway over 3f out, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 18l behind Greek Well (9-5) at Sandown 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in Jun.
Zaif (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Held up, not trouble leaders, 6th of 10, 9l behind Night Cru (9-8) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Brief Goodbye 20-1 (9-1) Held up, headway 2f out, chased winner final furlong, always just held, 2nd of 5, nk behind Greek Well (9-5) at Sandown 1m 2f hcap (4) gd in Jun.
Polish Power (GER) 14-1 (10-11) Mid-division, progress into 4th 4f out, ridden in moderate 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 17, 7l behind Do The Trick (9-11) at Curragh 1m 4f ldy rds hcp hvy.
Manbar (USA) 10-11fav (9-3) Made all, driven and in command from over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May beating Sowdrey (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Cabinet (IRE) 7-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 10l behind Eradicate (9-7) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Fabrian 13-2 (9-7) Pulled hard, chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Prize Fighter (9-7) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Cedar Mountain (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, one pace final 2f, 9th of 14, 16l behind Pevensey (8-10) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Tears of A Clown (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, squeezed through gap inside final furlong, soon chasing winner, kept on strongly, 2nd of 9, hd behind Emerald Wilderness (9-5) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
