mid-division, pushed along and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, one pace and no impression
in rear, headway 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well to take 2nd place towards finish
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
always towards rear
held up mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
with leader, ridden over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, weakened inside final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well
dwelt, always behind
always towards rear
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, one pace
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 1f out, one pace
chased leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, kept on same pace
No horse older than six has won this in the last 10 years. Fort Bastion has joined David O'Meara since landing last year's renewal when less than a length ahead of subsequent stablemate INGLEBY ANGEL (NAP). But the latter is much better off at the weights today and can take his revenge with a recent pipe-opener under his belt. Two For Two is another O'Meara runner but Don't Call Me is preferred only 1lb higher than his win at Ascot last season. Dream Walker makes most appeal of Brian Ellison's trio on his victory at Newmarket in November while Johnny Cavagin, Our Boy Jack and Comino have all proved best over 7f so far. 2010 winner Osteopathic Remedy could only manage fourth last year and is closely matched with fellow veteran Kiwi Bay on running here in August.
Two For Two (IRE) 15-2 (9-12) Held up in rear, headway on wide outside well over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd close home, not quite pace to challenge, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Ticking Katie (8-13) at Ayr 1m hcp 105 (2) gf in Sep.
Don't Call Me (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Raced wide, in touch, ridden over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 8th of 12, 3l behind Grey Mirage (9-5) at Lingfield 1m cnd stks (4yo+) (2) pol in Apr.
Fort Bastion (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Raced far side, mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost place, 16th of 27, 24l behind Bronze Angel (9-2) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) hvy in Oct.
Off Art 9-4fav (9-2) Rearing in stalls, slowly into stride, soon in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 12l behind Fort Bastion (9-0) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May '14.
Ingleby Angel (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Fly leapt start, in rear, ridden over 1f out, never near leaders, 9th of 13, 9l behind One Word More (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Cactus Valley (IRE) 11-2 (9-13) Slow into stride towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Presburg (9-5) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Dream Walker (FR) 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 14, 14l behind Levitate (9-1) at Doncaster 7f hcp 105 (2) hvy in Nov.
Ty Gwr 5-1 (9-8) Steadied start, held up in rear, under pressure over 4f out, tailed off over 3f out, eased, last of 7, well behind Luv U Whatever (8-9) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (0-90) (3) fbs in Jan.
Mujazif (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Raced wide, held up, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind One Word More (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Sound Advice 40-1 (9-6) Chased leader, led approaching final 3f, ridden and headed well over 1f out, soon ridden chasing leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 9l behind Mahsoob (9-6) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Apr.
Autun (USA) 13-2 (8-11) Slow into stride, always in rear, last of 10, 24l behind Off The Pulse (8-8) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) sft in May '14.
Johnny Cavagin 14-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, ridden 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, led narrowly towards finish, just held on, won at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Mar beating Fiftyshadesofgrey (9-3) by ns, 18 ran.
Our Boy Jack (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Held up, ridden 2f out, short of room inside final furlong, never a factor, 10th of 13, 9l behind One Word More (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Held up, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 8th of 13, 8l behind One Word More (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Comino (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Raced wide, prominent, pushed along over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 11th of 13, 9l behind One Word More (9-4) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Eurystheus (IRE) 28-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, 10th of 15, 11l behind Wilde Inspiration (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Apr.
Kiwi Bay 16-1 (9-7) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 13, 8l behind Arrowzone (9-3) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Apr.
Ginger Jack 15-2fav (9-5) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 7th of 18, 4l behind Mica Mika (8-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
