soon crossed to rails to lead, ridden 2f out, headed no extra inside final furlong
hampered soon after start, raced wide in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, effort approaching final furlong, stayed on to take 2nd towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away in rear, still last approaching final furlong, ran on on wide outside towards finish, not reach leaders
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
held up, headway over 1f out, soon switched right, led inside final furlong, ran on
held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on towards finish
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
There are plenty in with a chance in the finale and we will nominate CARMENERO to see off the challenge of Tourist and Jonny Lesters Hair. The selection has plenty to recommend him as he won well at Brighton last time over 6f, he will be suited by this longer trip and he has the best of the draw. Tourist wasn't beaten far last time over 1m1f but this drop in trip is a negative for him and he may get run off his feet. Jonny Lesters Hair has been tumbling down the weights and he hinted at a return to form at Newcastle earlier in the month, so he is another to consider. Trainer Ruth Carr has had a great season and Ninth House loves it here so it would be foolish to dismiss his chance too readily now that he is dropped back in trip. Chief Exec is another with a chance, but Carmenero ticks plenty of boxes and he gets the vote.
Captain Jacksparra (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Raced wide, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, behind from over 1f out, last of 12, well behind Invincible Force (9-11) at Chester 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Tourist 11-4fav (9-3) Always prominent, raced keenly, ridden to challenge over 1f out, not quick inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Luck Will Come (8-6) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in May.
Cornus 20-1 (9-4) Keen in rear, ridden 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 11, 8l behind Without Prejudice (9-3) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Gazboolou 8-1 (9-10) Towards rear, effort and headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 9l behind Expensive Problem (9-9) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Fiefdom (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Pha Mai Blue (9-0) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
Chief Exec 4-1fav (9-6) Slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, 6th of 16, 8l behind Indy Driver (9-13) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
Mark of Meydan 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 16, 12l behind Mandalay King (8-5) at York 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Ninth House (USA) 5-1 (8-10) Behind, headway over 2f out, soon chasing winner, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Reel Buddy Star (9-5) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Dream Express (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Held up, headway when not clear run, approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on well towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Turnkey (9-5) at Ayr 6f clm stks (5) gf.
Carmenero (GER) 8-11fav (9-2) Held up in touch, not clear run inside final 2f, until found room on rail over 1f out, driven and edged left but ran on under pressure to lead post, won at Brighton 6f sell stks (6) gs beating Miss Pusey Street (8-7) by ns, 8 ran.
Jonny Lesters Hair (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 9, 2l behind Violent Velocity (8-13) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Glenridding 20-1 (8-11) Pressed winner until over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 12, 6l behind Invincible Force (9-11) at Chester 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
