awkward start, held up towards rear, headway when not much room 2f out, soon angled right, every chance when carried left inside final furlong, held near finish
in touch, lost place 7f out, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to lead and edged left just over 1f out, driven out
held up towards rear, headway when not clear run 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, just held
dwelt, held up in rear, headway and carried head high over 1f out, nearest finish
tracked leader, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed just over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
prominent, pushed along over 3f out, hung left over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, took keen hold, switched right over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken when tightened up inside final furlong, no impression after
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway under pressure over 2f out, stayed on inside final urlong, not able to challenge
led until 2f out, weakened final furlong
Nonrunner
A competitive contest this, with all bar two having won at the distance, and we'll side with DESTINY'S DREAM, in preference to Bergonzi and Hel's Angel. Tracy Waggott's had three wins from 11 runs here this season, including Destiny's Dream last time out, over course and distance, albeit in a much smaller field, when she squeezed through to win with a bit in hand. She's gone up 3lbs for that and gives weight away to all her rivals, but seems fairly treated. Bergonzi was narrowly beaten at Catterick last time out, but the drop in grade will aid his cause today. Hel's Angel was a narrow winner last month, also at Catterick, but has gone up 4lbs for that. A number of these are hold-up types, so Lyra's Daemon may be able to crack out and attempt to make all; she's Willie Muir's only runner on the card, and he'll be at least looking to recoup the cost of the diesel with some place money. Steel Trade is yet to win in 15 attempts and steps up to this trip for the first time. That could prove handy, as he can be slowly away. Last time out he finished with a rattle over a mile and a quarter, and market support should be noted. However, preference is for Destiny's Dream.
Destinys Dream (IRE) 13-8fav (8-7) In touch in rear, took closer order 4f out going well, not much room 2f out, went send 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, readily, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May beating Daaweitza (8-7) by 1 1/4l, 4 ran.
Hel's Angel (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, kept on to lead post, won at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May beating Parhelion (8-9) by shd, 7 ran.
High Ambition 8-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Jawaab (9-1) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Kames Park (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Dwelt, always in rear, 10th of 13, 13l behind Just Lille (9-3) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Bergonzi (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, went 2nd over 8f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, caught post, 2nd of 5, ns behind Granston (9-6) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Lyra's Daemon 3-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 7l behind Dolcetto (8-6) at Chepstow 1m 4f fll hcp (0-75) (5) gd in May.
River Ardeche 18-1 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 20l behind Granston (9-6) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
