led, joined 4f out, soon headed, pushed along 3f out, soon switched left, led again over 1f out, stayed on well
tracked winner until 4f out, 3rd and one pace final 2f
took keen hold, tracked leaders, quick move into 2nd 4f out, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, ran green in rear, ridden and looked reluctant 4f out, never a factor, tailed off
last pair, never a factor, tailed off
tracked leaders, 4th and outpaced final 4f
took keen hold, held up in 5th, outpaced final 4f
NonRunner
Department Of War started out with a victory on good to soft at Nottingham then finished last of three in a Listed contest and disappointed when favourite at Ripon. Fitzsimmons wasn't fancied on his debut at Lingfield last month and never really got serious but should have come on for the run though probably not enough to see off ROCK EAGLE (NAP). Ralph Beckett's charge made a successful debut over this track and trip before just failing to concede 7lb to Dive For Gold at Salisbury. Imperial Court showed promise at Leicester and can get into contention while Jaquar is related to five winners and is one to note on his belated debut.
Rock Eagle 11-10fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, challenged on outside 2f out, hung badly left under pressure into centre of course over 1f out, strong challenge towards finish, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind Dive For Gold (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 2f stks (5) gf in May.
Fitzsimmons (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, in touch in mid-division, closed 2f out, 3rd and hanging left over 1f out, no impression on front pair, 3rd of 10, 9 1/4l behind Stylehunter (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f stks (5) pol in May.
Hidden Depths (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders 5f, soon weakened, last of 12, 26 1/2l behind Vintager (9-5) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (4) sft in Aug.
Jaquar Oasis Dream colt out of Loulwa.
Las Lomas Blanca (FR) Planteur gelding out of Parisian Princess.
Laughing Stranger (USA) 14-1 (9-5) Slowly away towards rear, pushed along 4f out, never on terms, 10th of 12, 34 1/2l behind Burgonet (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f mdn stks (4) gf in May.
Willingforshilling (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Mid-division, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 16, 18 1/4l behind Jawwaal (9-0) at Lingfield 7f stks (5) gd in May.
Department Of War (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) Led early, held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 4th of 7, 8l behind Beauvais (8-13) at Ripon 1m 3f stks (5) gf in May.
Imperial Court (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Keen held up, pushed along and headway 2f out, never nearer, 6th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Global Conqueror (9-3) at Leicester 1m mdn stks (4) gd in Jun.
