led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up, improved halfway, challenged well over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra and lost 2nd towards finish
prominent, pulled hard, tracked leader 6f out, challenged 2f out, beaten entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
missed break, held up in rear, closing when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on well, not quite reached winner
raced keenly, in touch, progress to take narrow lead 2f out, soon ridden, edged right inside final furlong, held on
raced keenly, tracked leader 2f, remained prominent, every chance 2f out, unable to quicken when squeezed out over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to trouble leaders
Nonrunner
A poor contest where PERSIAN STORM should be good enough to see off a field who have plenty to find at the weights, although Saltagiooo and Fremen can get competitive. Officially rated 103, the Gary Moore-trained selection has 18lbs and more in hand on all of his seven opponents and it would be a surprise if they were able to bridge that gap. He has won over 10f on a couple of occasions earlier in his career back in Germany, so this stiff mile should not be a major problem, and he has been given a bit of a break since showing moderate form over hurdles, and can hopefully get back to winning ways. This sort of test is ideal for Saltagioo, who acts well on a sound surface and won a Polytrack handicap off 86 in March. The yard is in reasonable form and Darryll Holland can enjoy a good ride. Fremen acts well on fast ground and pops up now and again in low grade handicaps and sellers. The drop back from 9f will probably be a plus and he can take home some money. Conditions and trip suit Elna Bright, who is used to winning in this grade and can put a dismal effort last time behind him to go well once more. The others makes very limited appeal and Persian Storm can finally get it right for Gary Moore.
Cordell (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon in rear, 11th of 12, 20l behind Australia Day (9-9) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Elna Bright 16-1 (10-1) Towards rear, hung right 2f out kept on approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 16, 17l behind Castles In The Air (9-12) at Ascot 7f Ladies Handicap (0-90) (3yo+) (3) gd.
Persian Storm (GER) 13-2 (9-0) Pulled hard in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out, virtually pulled up final furlong, last of 5, 24l behind Re Barolo (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f Listed stks (1) pol in Feb.
Fremen (USA) 10-3 (9-8) Slowly into stride, held up, headway when switched left over 1f out, staying on when short of room and hampered inside final furlong, not recover, 6th of 8, 7l behind Ogre (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m clm stks (5) gf.
Saltagioo (ITY) 7-1 (9-9) Prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 13l behind Marajaa (9-7) at Yarmouth 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Dichoh 16-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden when hampered over 2f out, weakened soon after, 8th of 10, 14l behind Scamperdale (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f (4) pol.
Womaniser (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Started slowly, in rear, ridden 3f out, kept on from 2f out, never in contention, 6th of 13, 13l behind Tropical Tradition (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3f stks 0-55 (6) pol in Nov.
Rock Tech 100-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, always in the rear, 11th of 13, 29l behind Maverin (9-3) at Windsor 6f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
