edged right start, tracked leaders, led over 1f out, hard pressed final furlong, held on
behind, driven over 2f out, no impression
in touch in mid-division, driven and effort 2f out, no impression, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, driven over 2f out, kept on inside final 100 yards, no impression
held up towards rear, not much room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, not much room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
led, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
in touch in mid-division, headway over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, never dangerous
in touch in mid-division, headway over 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, ran on, just held
carried right start, always towards rear
prominent, switched left over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, just held
in touch in mid-division, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final frulong
always towards rear
prominent, driven 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
Nelson Gay got his head back in front at Newcastle six weeks ago and is only 2lb higher but he hasn’t won on Turf in well over two years and is not certain to confirm that form with runner-up Dandy Dinmont. Blind Beggar is starting to come down the weights again while Sugar Baby has continued to run well since successful here in June. May Blossom goes for the hat-trick after narrow wins at Nottingham and Newmarket but has been raised a further 3lb. Beaten only a nose over course and distance six days ago, LE BEAU GARCON is due a change of luck and will handle conditions better than most.
Blind Beggar (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, joined leader briefly approaching final furlong, kept on inside final furlong and went third final strides, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Abate (9-12) at Windsor 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
May Blossom 15-8fav (10-3) In touch, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead final strides, won at Newmarket 5f hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Han Solo Berger (9-4) by ns, 8 ran.
Khabib (IRE) 18-1 (9-12) Led near side group, pushed along 2f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, weakened final 110 yards, 9th of 18, 4 1/4l behind Copper Knight (9-10) at York 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Sparkling Red (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Keen to post, tracked leader until halfway, soon weakened, last of 7, 12l behind The Big Board (9-11) at Doncaster 5f hcp fll (4) gf in Jul.
Riversway 6-1 (9-7) In touch, pushed along over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 7 1/4l behind The Big Board (9-11) at Doncaster 5f hcp fll (4) gf in Jul.
Dandy Dinmont (IRE) 5-1 (10-1) Slowly into stride, off the pace towards rear, headway out wide chasing leaders 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 4th of 10, hd behind Texas Man (9-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Nelson Gay (IRE) 11-2 (10-2) Chased leaders, ridden 1f out, ran on inside last and led towards finish, won at Newcastle 5f hcp (5) pol in Jun beating Dandy Dinmont (10-2) by hd, 14 ran.
Glory Fighter 22-1 (11-10) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, no response, 18th of 19, 11 1/2l behind Soul Seeker (10-12) at York 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Havagomecca 33-1 (9-7) Keen on near side early, chased leaders near side before halfway, ridden 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 16th of 18, 7 3/4l behind Copper Knight (9-10) at York 5f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Le Beau Garcon 8-1 (9-9) Raced stands side, held up in rear, headway and switched over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, ran on well, just held, 2nd of 9, shd behind Ecclesiastical (9-3) at Thirsk 5f hcp (4) sft in Aug.
Saaheq 9-1 (10-0) Towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 11, 8 1/4l behind May Blossom (10-0) at Nottingham 5f hcp (5) sft in Jul.
Majeski Man (IRE) 18-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden and gradually weakened 2f out, 13th of 19, 8 3/4l behind Soul Seeker (10-12) at York 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Sugar Baby 9-1 (11-3) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 19, 1l behind Soul Seeker (10-12) at York 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Secret Road (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Held up early, soon settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Furnace Creek (9-6) at Limerick 7f Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Object 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden halfway, soon weakened and behind, tailed off, last of 16, 34 1/4l behind Cairn Gorm (9-9) at York 6f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Lezardrieux 12-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden when outpaced 2f out, soon lost position, weakened quickly inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 17 1/4l behind Be Proud (9-10) at Doncaster 6f hcp (5) sft in Jul.
