tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened rapidly final furlong
held up towards rear, headway between horses inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved
raced keenly tracking leaders , went 2nd approaching final 2f, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon hung left, weakened quickly final furlong
off the pace towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to get involved
raced keenly towards rear, not clear run persistently from 2f out, finished on the bridle
started slowly, behind, angled out out and headway chasing leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge
mid-division, headway out wide chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden inside final 2f, soon weakened
slowly into stride, off the pace in last pair, not clear run on rail final furlong, not recover
led until pushed along and headed over 2f out, lost place quickly, never dangerous after
held up towards rear, closer in mid-division over 5f out, ridden and weakened rapidly over 2f out
off the pace towards rear, good headway out wide chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden to lead and hung right from over 1f out, stayed on
raced keenly in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, hampered by winner inside final furlong, kept on
off the pace towards rear, headway out wide between horses over 1f out, plugged on
chased leaders, went 2nd inside final furlong, soon ridden to challenge, no extra final 110 yards
Thapa VC has a hood added to cheekpieces and a tongue-tie today but has no form on going this soft. Nottingham third Ardbraccan is interesting, however, and Mr Fustic and My Ambition both arrive on a hat-trick. Just beaten here last October off a 5lb higher mark, JADE COUNTRY attracted market support in a higher grade at Newbury 11 days ago. He only finished fourth but had plenty of excuses and is back over his optimum trip today. Valkyrian has been quite lightly raced and could also go well.
Mr Fustic (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, switched right and going well over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, driven out, won at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Jun beating Barney's Angel (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Thapa VC (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, no progress, 9th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Rocket Rod (9-1) at Doncaster 7f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Hiromichi (FR) 5-1fav (9-11) Took keen hold, midfield, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace entering final furlong, 12th of 14, 15 1/2l behind One Step Beyond (9-4) at Kempton 1m hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Jade Country 10-3jfav (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Youarenotforgiven (9-12) at Newbury 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Ardbraccan (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Close up, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Bobby Dassler (9-6) at Nottingham 1m hcp (5) gf in May.
Rival 8-1 (9-13) Handy, pushed along and led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, gradually weakened, 5th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Mabre (9-11) at Newbury 1m hcp (5) gd in May.
Raqraaq (USA) 15-2 (10-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 5l behind Cabinet Of Clowns (10-4) at Newmarket 1m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Valkyrian (IRE) 4-1 (10-0) Dwelt in rear, pushed along 3f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 7 1/4l behind Klimova (9-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp fll (5) gf in Jun.
My Mate Ted (IRE) 10-3jfav (9-13) Held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, switched left in behind rivals 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Sandy Paradise (9-10) at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jun.
King Of War 22-1 (8-10) Chased leader, lost place over 5f out, headway over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Sir Winston (9-10) at Brighton 7f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Dream Of Mischief 9-4fav (9-7) Keen tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Aurora Dawn (9-11) at Newbury 7f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Ascari 4-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride and went left start, outpaced and always in rear, 7th of 9, 8l behind Girl Magic (9-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp (5) gf in May.
Mindset 9-4 (9-6) Tracked leader, led after 2f and set decent pace, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened soon after, last of 3, 11 1/2l behind Morcar (9-4) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
My Ambition (IRE) 2-1 (9-9) Held up in last, smooth headway over 2f out, soon led, shaken up over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Bath 1m hcp (6) fm in Jun beating Blue Hero (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 4 ran.
