in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly
tracked leader, until weakened inside final 2f
held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, never dangerous
held up in rear, moderate headway final 2f, never reached leaders
held up in rear, steady headway over 4f out, ridden to lead 3f out, headed over 2f out, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, driven 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon beaten
held up in rear, headway from 4f out, ridden to chase winner 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened rapidly
mid-division, ridden 4f out, one pace final 2f
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced
in touch, until weakened over 2f out
in touch, pushed along 4f out, driven to lead over 2f out, stayed on well
raced wide in mid-division, ridden and hung badly left and not run on inside final 2f
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
Nonrunner
Brabazon and Rahy's Crown are in good form this season and look certain to be involved in the finish, however we will take a chance on the handicap debutante Karshaan. Peter Winkworth's gelding contested three decent maidens last season and improved with each run. His final effort was a close up fifth behind Los Cabos at Bath. The third and fourth home that day are now rated in the mid-eighties and so on that evidence he could be thrown in off today's mark. Brabazon wasn't beaten too far behind Ogee over course and distance last time and a similar effort today should see him on the premises. Rahy's Crown hit winning form at Warwick back in April, he still looks on a fair mark and if getting the run of the race he should be capable of making the frame. Recent Wolverhampton winner Oporto may do best of the others, but Karshaan looks the pick of the weights this afternoon and he gets our vote.
Rajaall 10-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on to take 3rd final furlong, but never dangerous, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Remember Ramon (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
Myrtle Bay (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Took keen hold behind leaders, pushed along over 4f out, soon behind, last of 10, well behind Swan Queen (8-13) at York 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Urban Tiger (GER) 11-1 (9-3) Raced wide, chased leader until weakened inside final 2f, last of 8, 8l behind Illustrious Blue (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
Brabazon (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked clear leader, ridden to close 3f out, lost 2nd over 2f out, rallied under pressure to regain 2nd final 75 yards, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Ogee (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Oporto (UAE) 11-2 (8-13) Made all, ridden well over 1f out, driven out, won at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo fll hcp (5) pol in May beating Ruffie (9-1) by 2l, 7 ran.
Rahy's Crown (USA) 6-1 (8-10) Held up in mid-division, headway over 4f out, switched left 2f out, ridden over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, driven out, won at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Apr beating Mambo Sun (8-7) by 1l, 14 ran.
Wannabe Posh (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden on inside 2f out, keeping on when hampered inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 3 1/2l behind High Seasons (8-11) at Bath 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
La Via Ferrata (IRE) 2-1fav (8-6) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead when hung right inside final furlong, kept on, won at Southwell 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) fbs in Feb beating Left Hand Drive (8-2) by a nk, 8 ran.
