tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression with leading pair
switched towards stands side rail soon after start, held up in last pair, driven and outpaced over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never reached leaders
led, ridden over 1f out, herd pressed well inside final furlong, headed post
tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to challenge well inside final furlong, led post
tracked leaders, outpaced when hung left over 1f out, no impression final furlong
raced keenly, held up in last pair, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
Nonrunner
This is a competitive little handicap and several look to have solid claims. Rough Rock had Aleqa behind when scoring over C&D in June and the latter went on to frank that form here last time. There may not be much to choose between the pair today. Ongoodform is consistent and a first-time visor could bring about a little improvement, while Bravo King got off the mark at Lingfield last month and Doncaster winner My Own Way Home could appreciate this longer trip. Vitznau and Cloud Rock are potentially well treated but the vote goes to ELSPETH'S BOY, who is certain to strip fitter for his fifth at Epsom and may just be a bit better than his current mark suggests.
Elspeth's Boy (USA) 3-1fav (9-11) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon switched right, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Rondeau (9-11) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Rough Rock (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Quasi Congaree (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Cloud Rock 7-1 (9-5) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 11, 23l behind Tevez (9-7) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Aleqa 11-8fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, effort when not clear run over 1f out, switched right, stayed on to lead final 100 yards, won at Yarmouth 7f app hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Ela Gonda Mou (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Ongoodform (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to press winner entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Tyfos (9-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Bravo King (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Made all, driven well clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, unchalllenged, won at Lingfield 6f mdn auc stks (6) pol in Jul beating Arabian Heights (9-3) by 4l, 10 ran.
My Own Way Home 20-1 (9-0) In touch in mid-division, lost place halfway, 7th of 9, 13l behind Fast Shot (9-0) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Vitznau (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression, 19th of 20, 44l behind Captain Ramius (10-2) at Ascot 7f ladys hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
