held up, never near to challenge,
ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace
soon behind, pulled up halfway, lame
held up, headway going well to lead 2f out, soon edged left, ran on well and drew clear final furlong
keen hold in touch, effort under pressure over 2f out, soon one paced
chased leaders, every chance 3f out, soon ridden and beaten
always in mid-division
mid-division, ridden to challenge 4f out, soon beaten
slowly away, always behind
in mid-division until weakened over 3f out
led for 2f, settled behind leaders, every chance 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
led after 2f, headed 2f out, weakened rapidly
close up, ran wide bend 5f out, weakened over 3f out
held up, headway over 2f out, soon every chance, until outpaced by winner final furlong
keen hold in touch, behind final 4f
slowly away, soon in mid-division, ridden to challenge when not much room from 2f out, soon no impression leaders
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
soon chased leader, weakened over 4f out
Probably an above average with seller with the usual posse of badly handicapped and modest performers taking their chances. Thorntoun Gold took the eye when given too much to do in a fillies handicap at Windsor in June. She has since confirmed the impression that she has a modicum of ability in a placed effort at Chepstow and effectively sets the benchmark. Birth of The Blues does make some appeal off his mark of 37. He is undoubtedly modest but he does tend to specialise at this trip and perhaps, more importantly, holds his form at this level. Saxe Coburg has shown nothing since joining new connections from Dubai. Today is surely a last resort. Kashmir Surprise finished fourth in what probably was an above average seller at Lingfield Park. The winner went for in excess of 16000 guineas of the night and with the second and third both attracting claims of 6000 guineas; he is at least interesting on reappearance from an absence. Golden Fields scored on his tenth attempt at Warwick. That looked a very modest affair but the manner of his victory suggested that a follow up was not out of the question. Tumbleweed Tenor is watched in the market for signs of confidence. With many holding chances, we will stick with Thorntoun Gold. The stable could not be in better form and the booking of Pat Eddery certainly catches the eye.