chased leader, led over 2f out, soon headed, held and lost 2nd well inside final furlong
not much room and stumbled just after start, headway on outside from over 2f out, stayed on, went 2nd well inside final furlong, no impression on winner
slowly away, headway 8f out, closed 4f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leader, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, led, clear after 2f, went wide final bend and came stands side straight, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression, well held over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong
held up in touch, lost place 4f out, well behind over 2f out
in touch in mid-division, headway 4f out, led 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, comfortably
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SUN FESTIVAL may only have been contesting low-grade handicaps but has proved a consistent performer who has blossomed further to land two of his last three starts. Especially impressive at Brighton last week, he's the one to beat despite conceding weight all round and having to defy a 5lb penalty. Trip and ground are ideal. Goblet Of Fire is an obvious threat from the foot of the weights after a much-improved effort at Hamilton saw him land a first career success, and a 6lb rise seems a fair reaction from the assessor. La Espanola is interesting on just a second start on the grass after a solid first handicap start last month and should appreciate the drop in trip. Neither Crazy Spin nor Calcutta Dream have scored on Turf, but both are respected on the best of their all-weather exploits.
Sun Festival 7-4fav (9-5) Raced keenly tracking leaders, smooth headway out wide 3f out, led inside final 2f, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jul beating Long Call (9-13) by 5 1/2l, 8 ran.
Calcutta Dream (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) In rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Iron Sheriff (9-8) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Crazy Spin 14-1 (9-8) Led, pressed for lead and ridden 3f out, 1 length ahead 2f out, 2 lengths ahead entering final furlong, kept on inside final furlong, no extra near finish, headed on line, 2nd of 11, nk behind Gallimimus (8-5) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (6) gf in May.
Hanoverian King (GER) 40-1 (9-6) Towards rear of midfield, ridden over 3f out, headway on outer approaching final furlong, ran on well final 110yds, went fourth final strides, not reach leaders, 4th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Glenister (10-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
La Espanola (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Raced wide in mid-division, headway chasing winner after 3f, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Philos (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Cazeva Princess 25-1 (9-9) Prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 10, 31 1/4l behind Gatwick Kitten (9-9) at Yarmouth 6f stks (6) gf in Jun.
Calleveryoneuknow 28-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway out wide chasing leaders 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 5l behind Philos (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Little Tiger 22-1 (9-5) Slow into stride, headway to join leader 9f out, tracked leaders 7f out, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 8, 15l behind Royal Athena (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Goblet Of Fire 8-1 (9-2) Rear mid-division, pushed along 3f out, not clear run well over 2f out and switched left, soon ridden and headway, went 2nd 1f out, stayed on well to lead towards finish, won at Hamilton 1m 1f stks (6) gd in Jun beating Our Dickie (9-13) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Royal Design 125-1 (9-2) Prominent, chased leaders 2f out, ridden before 1f out, unable to quicken behind leading trio inside final furlong, kept on for modest fourth, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Eastern Charm (9-11) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Jul.
