chased leaders, led over 3f out, hung left when drawing clear well over 1f out, stayed on well
ridden along to soon lead, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear on outside, headway over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
raced keenly, tracked leader until over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up in rear, headway 4f out, hung left over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, pushed along, stayed on final 3f, never nearer
pushed along leaving stalls, towards rear, ridden 4f out, never a factor
mid-division, lost place over 6f out, well behind final 4f
prominent, raced keenly, went 2nd over 4f out, every chance over 3f out, outpaced by winner final 2f
prominent, pushed along over 6f out, weakened 5f out
Nonrunner
KING OF THE BEERS hinted at a return to form last week and he can regain the winning thread at the main expense of Crimson Mitre, Three Strings and Almahaza. Trainer Ron Harris is in good form at present and King Of The Beers was a decent third here last Tuesday night when he chased home Credential. He was doing his best work at the finish that day so the slightly longer trip should suit and he could provide the value in the race. Crimson Mitre wasn't beaten far over 1m6f here earlier in the month when his chance wasn't helped by the fact that he was squeezed for room at a vital stage in the contest. The drop in trip will not inconvenience him and he can go well. Three Strings has got course and distance form but this is his first run since April so he may be sharper for the run. Almahaza looks opposable over this longer trip, and we will stick with King Of The Beers who can build on his encouraging run here last week.
Crimson Mitre 11-1 (9-5) Keen with leader, led over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Dazzling Begum (8-4) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
My Mentor (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Always in rear, struggling final 3f, last of 10, 17l behind Scamperdale (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f (4) pol.
Smooth As Silk (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, challenged over 1f out, not quicken, 4th of 13, 2l behind Dot's Delight (8-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Karmest 10-1 (9-9) Raced wide, mid-division, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 12l behind Dimashq (9-5) at Catterick 1m 4f clm stks (6) gs.
Three Strings (USA) 9-1 (8-11) Raced wide, mid-division, headway to go in touch 7f out, ridden 4f out, ridden to lead 3f out, joined inside final furlong, edged right and found extra near finish, won at Southwell 1m 3f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Apr beating Safebreaker (8-12) by hd, 14 ran.
Sommersturm (GER) 4-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, lost place over 4f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 30l behind Onemoreandstay (8-6) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) fbs in Apr.
Almahaza (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden and headway on inside over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 14, nk behind Byron Bay (8-9) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jun.
Giant Sequoia (USA) 33-1 (9-12) Reared leaving stalls, in rear, ridden and hung left from over 2f out, 7th of 10, 15l behind Akmal (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 3f mdn stks (5) gd in May.
King of The Beers (USA) 8-1 (9-4) Raced wide, towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Credential (8-8) at Southwell 1m 3f (6) fbs.
Swords 5-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden final furlong, one pace, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Dot's Delight (8-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Flannel (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 16, 17l behind Amazing Blue Sky (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Guga (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Prominent, chased leader over 4f out, ridden 3f out, led 1f out, driven out, won at Southwell 1m (6) fbs beating Russian Music (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Cat Six (USA) 66-1 (7-12) Always in rear, no chance final 4f, 11th of 13, 21l behind Starstruck Peter (8-10) at Chepstow 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Stormy Summer 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, ridden to chase leader over 3f out till 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 13l behind Dazzling Begum (8-4) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs.
