steadied start, held up, ridden and headway from over 1f out, carried slightly right on home turn, ran on strongly to lead close home
steadied start, effort over 1f out, never on terms
in touch, ridden and weakened over 2f out
in touch and keen, ridden to chase leaders 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, driven and headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on, just held
mid to rear, behind soon after halfway
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leader, led over 5f out, ridden clear 2f out, fading when headed close home
slowly into stride, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened 3f out
led, headed over 5f out, weakened over 1f out
Le Chiffre appeals as the most likely winner of this seller in a contest where many of his rivals have lingering doubts hanging over them. Le Chiffre showed the benefit of one outing, which followed a six month break when chasing home One More Round in a claimer over this course last time. His rider lost his whip in the closing stages, however it would be brave to say he would have beaten the eventual winner if that incident had not happened. The extended mile will also play to his strengths although stall 13 is not ideal. The veteran Samuel Charles will certainly be better suited by this longer trip than the seven he raced over last time. While he is consistent he remains vulnerable to any potential improver while the most interesting contender is the three year old Jerry Hamilton who is highest rated and is trained by Mark Johnston. His three outings this season have been woeful to say the least, finishing last in all three. Given that he hails for the Johnston yard that will be factored into his price but on what we have seen this season you simply could not get involved. Putra Laju is one that could provide some each way value but Le Chiffre has the most solid credentials.
Arctic Desert 16-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, switched right ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Charlie Delta (9-4) at Newmarket 7f app hcp (5) frm in Jun.
Green Pirate 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Lilac Moon (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol.
Samuel Charles 7-2 (9-13) Slowly into stride, soon tracked leaders on outer, chased leader 3f out, effort over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Shot To Fame (9-7) at Lingfield 7f sll (6) pol in Apr.
Ugenius 4-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, driven 3f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Elusive Warrior (9-4) at Southwell 7f sll hcp (6) fbs in Jun.
Casablanca Minx (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Behind, pushed along over 3f out, came wide entering straight, good headway inside final furlong, hung right towards finish, finished well, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Ten To The Dozen (9-0) at Warwick 1m clm (5) gf.
Into Action 50-1 (8-7) Prominent, ridden along over 5f out, soon behind, 15th of 16, well behind Squirtle (8-4) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Kingsholm 13-2 (10-7) In touch, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 6l behind Paparaazi (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f ldy rds hcp (6) gf.
Le Chiffre (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Always prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind One More Round (8-11) at W'hampton 7f app clm (6) pol in Jun.
Putra Laju (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Held up, headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 15, 8l behind Jarvo (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcap (6) gd in May.
Sir Bond (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Held up, effort approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 9l behind Royal Dignitary (9-6) at Redcar 7f clm (5) gf.
Swift Cut (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Bentley (9-4) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Jerry Hamilton (USA) 40-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, towards rear, eased 3f out, last of 12, 32l behind Violent Velocity (9-2) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Mulberry Lad (IRE) 66-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 14th of 16, 16l behind Charlie Delta (10-2) at Salisbury 6f ldy rds hcp (6) gf in May.
