in touch, ridden 3f out, close up 2f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, close up, stayed on same pace final 2f
slowly into stride, soon prominent, went second 7f out, driven 3f out, lost 2nd 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance final furlong
raced freely, led, ridden 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, no impression and lost 2nd last strides
held up in rear, under pressure over 2f out, soon beaten, eased when no chance final furlong
took keen hold, tracked leaders, stayed on same pace final 2f
behind, driven along and struggling 4f out, tailed off
always behind, ridden and struggling final 4f
held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, driven and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd last strides, no chance with winner
in touch, effort on wide outside over 2f out, checked leader 2f out, driven to lead just inside final furlong, soon clear, stayed on well
soon tracked leader until 7f out, ridden 3f out, weakened rapidly
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Another tricky race for punters with very little between many of the leading fancies but the principals look to be Kavachi, Bon Viveur, Girardii and Meantime and the tentative vote is given to Kavachi. The selection finished in mid-division in a better race behind Princess Cocoa last time out and with the drop in grade and step-up in trip in his favour he looks the value bet. Bon Viveur rates the main danger on his latest third behind Babcary, especially if the fitting of a first-time visor brings about some improvement. Girardii was a fair second behind Gower Song last time and is another with place claims but a rise in the handicap may just find him out. Meantime has dropped to a handy mark and could go well at a price if he stays this longer trip. Of the remainder, Pip's Baby is from a yard in form but he may just need the run after a 240-day absence and with this in mind for the winner we return to Kavachi.
Grey Paint (USA) 40-1 (9-1) In rear, some headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 8th of 15, 13l behind Bauer (8-6) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
High Seasons 6-1 (8-11) Took keen hold in touch, ridden, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 10, 6l behind Ogee (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf in May.
Kavachi (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no impression when eased towards finish, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Princess Cocoa (8-11) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Kalatime (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-4) Took keen hold behind leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 9l behind Epicurean (10-0) at Pontefract 1m 2f fll hcp (5) gs in May.
Meantime (USA) 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 20l behind Makai (8-8) at Southwell 1m 3yo hcp (5) fbs in May.
Floodlight Fantasy 16-1 (8-7) Held up, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 15, 14l behind Bauer (8-6) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Pip's Baby 7-2fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and kept on gamely final furlong, won at Southwell 1m mdn auc (7) fbs in Oct beating Mighty Kitchener (9-0) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Find It Out (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, effort over 2f, no impression, 5th of 12, 15l behind Sir Arthur (9-3) at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) hvy in May.
Storm of Arabia (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Held up, never troubled leaders, 9th of 13, 10l behind Urban Tiger (9-4) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Maximix 22-1 (9-1) Led to 4f out, hung left and weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 31l behind Gower Song (9-7) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Bob's Your Uncle 7-2fav (9-4) Mid-division, headway on inside over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden out, won at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf beating Travolta (8-13) by 2l, 14 ran.
Sa Nau 200-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up, ridden over 3f out, soon behind, last of 10, 21l behind Le Colombier (9-3) at W'hampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) pol.
Bu Ali (USA) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 19l behind Bob's Your Uncle (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Bon Viveur 7-2 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Babcary (8-8) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Girardii 11-2 (9-0) Led, headed 2f out, chased winner, rallied inside final furlong, always just held, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Gower Song (9-2) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
