led 1f, tracked leader, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
prominent, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace
prominent, ridden to lead 1f out, drew clear inside final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, no progress, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
in touch, chased leader 3f out, not quicken 2f out, soon weakened
held up, no headway over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent until weakened from 2f out
held up, ridden over 2f out and soon weakened
led after 1f, ridden clear 2f out, weakened and headed 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, stayed on, never nearer
always in rear group
Coeur Courageux is a tentative choice in a wide open handicap, Stoic Leader and Miss Jenny look to be the main rivals. The Dandy Nichols trained five-year-old has been steadily dropping down the weights having reached a high of 100 last summer. He wasn't beaten too far in a competitive race last time out and could be on the way back to somewhere near his best. Stoic Leader is a very solid performer and did manage a victory off this mark back in April. He has a good draw if electing to make the running and he looks a major threat to all. Miss Jenny is from a yard in good form and although disappointing so far this term, she has strong claims on the pick of last season's form. Another Genepri may need to drop a few pounds before winning but is another with place claims. However Coeur Courageux looks the pick of the weights this afternoon and he gets the vote.
Lord of The East 50-1 (8-5) Slowly away, always behind, 15th of 16, 11l behind Ordnance Row (8-8) at Chester 1m hcap (2) gd.
Ochre Bay 4-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, held when hampered over 1f out, not recover, 7th of 9, 4l behind Zennerman (9-12) at W'hampton 7f hcap (5) pol in Jul.
Coeur Courageux (FR) 9-4fav (9-13) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Sam's Secret (9-7) at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Ionian 20-1 (9-5) Raced far side, tracked leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 14, 8l behind Archiestown (9-6) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Tous Les Deux 8-1 (9-9) Behind, headway and switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Mozakhraf (8-12) at W'hampton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Jul.
Grand Jour (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Led, headed 4f out, weakened 2f out, 13th of 14, 24l behind Cusoon (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Dec.
Red Contact (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Led, headed 3f out, soon beaten, 11th of 12, well behind Top Dirham (9-4) at Thirsk 1m hcp (6) sft in Jul.
Copper King 2-1jt-fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ran on strongly, won at Carlisle 7f clm (6) gf in Jul beating Lewis Lloyd (8-12) by 2l, 9 ran.
Miss Jenny (IRE) 40-1 (8-1) Raced stands side, mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 19, 10l behind Tarteel (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jul.
Another Genepi (USA) 12-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Hazelhurst (9-4) at Redcar 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Led for 2f, remained prominent, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 9l behind Passion Fruit (9-10) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-80 (4) frm.
Looks Could Kill (USA) 10-1 (9-7) Switched left from wide draw and held up in rear, kept on inside final furlong but no danger, 6th of 14, 6l behind Reeling N' Rocking (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jul.
