tracked leaders to over 2f out, weakened rapidly
always behind, struggling over 2f out, never a factor
towards rear, headway 2f out, soon chasing leaders, no impression over 1f out,
led until headed 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
held up, headway from 2f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, driven, drew clear inside final furlong
started very slowly, lost several lengths, raced keenly, in touch behind after 1f, ridden over 2f out, never nearer
took keen hold, tracked leader to over 2f out, weakened quickly, eased final furlong
held up 4th, ridden to lead 2f out, no extra when headed just over 1f out, one pace, lost 2nd inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance approaching final furlong, took 2nd inside final furlong, not pace of winner
Coin of The Realm is the only three-year-old in the field and it will be interesting to see how he gets on racing in a handicap for the first time but Ed Dunlop's colt may be a shade high in the weights and preference is for Top Seed, who gets the vote over Fourth Dimension. The last mentioned has shown a consistent level of form in all three starts this term and he should again be thereabouts but may once more have to settle for minor honours. Bell Island has more to do than when landing a Brighton maiden last time, while Dove Cottage disappointed at Goodwood last time but has solid claims on earlier form. Aegean Prince has shown decent form in his last two starts and should again be thereabouts but a better bet looks to be Top Seed, who has been running well this term and he is taken to win again.
Bell Island 16-1 (9-13) Tracked leader, led narrowly over 3f out, ran on well and always holding runner up final 100 yards, won at Brighton 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun beating Shy (8-7) by a nk, 7 ran.
Rapid City 14-1 (8-10) Behind, in rear over 2f out, soon tailed off, 10th of 11, 25l behind Safari Sundowner (8-0) at Kempton 1m 2f hcap (3) pol in Jun.
Know The Law 16-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden 3f out, soon struggling, 5th of 7, 4l behind Valrhona (9-7) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Dove Cottage (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Tracked leader, headway 3f out, led briefly 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 7l behind Hatton Flight (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcap (4) gd in May.
Aegean Prince 3-1 (10-0) Held up, switched to wide outside 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, almost grabbed 2nd, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Press The Button (9-6) at Folkestone 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Spirit of Adjisa (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Led, headed 7f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 6l behind Ross Moor (8-7) at Sandown 1m 2f hcap (4) gs in Jun.
Olimpo (FR) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 19l behind Lochiel (8-11) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Jun.
Fourth Dimension (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Held up, headway on outer from 2f out, soon ridden to go 4th, eased and lost 4th place towards finish, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Lapina (8-7) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Coin of The Realm (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Meethaaq (9-3) at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Aypeeyes (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Held up in touch, not clear run over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Cotton Eyed Joe (8-10) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Top Seed (IRE) 85-40fav (8-11) Held up in last place, ridden well over 2f out, headway in centre of course over 1f out, ran on, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Quince (9-7) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
