mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, driven along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace
in touch, hung and raced alone far side, weakened 2f out and eased
towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden to stay on final furlong
took keen hold behind leaders, hampered 3f out, not recover
mid-division, hung right over 2f, raced alone stands side, soon weakened
towards rear, never dangerous, eased over 1f out
held up mid-division, edged right 3f out, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent, driven along 3f out, effort when weakening over 1f out
held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division when pulled up over 1f out
led, was pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on when headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Withdrawn
A highly competitive handicap, where the better horses appear to be drawn high, can go to Namroud, who just edges the nod from True Night, Freeloder and Granston. The last named has been kept busy of late but does seem to be thriving on the action. He deserves a change of fortune after a series of near misses. Watch the market with him. Freeloder is also in great heart and comes into the race seeking his third win from his last five starts. However, he is creeping up the weights now and needs to produce a career best effort. True Night is hard to get right but has a habit of popping up in these big field events. Still, he also looks up against it on the terms of this race and, as he has never won off a mark this high before, he could be a risky proposition here. Hills Of Gold also has claims if he can get a prominent position from stall eighteen. However, preference goes to Namroud, who is still open to improvement at a mile. The ground is not an issue with him and bold bid is anticipated.
Stoic Leader (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Banknote (8-2) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Go Padero (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division, driven along halfway, soon beaten, last of 15, 14l behind Marshman (8-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Freeloader (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Audience (9-12) at Salisbury 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Vicious Warrior 15-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, and keen, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 9l behind Ace of Hearts (9-11) at Ripon 1m 1f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
True Night 6-1 (9-11) With leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 4l behind Quantum Leap (8-11) at Epsom 7f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Imperialistic (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, 6th of 13, 9l behind Dark Charm (9-5) at Hamilton 1m hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Granston (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, weakened, 6th of 8, 11l behind Helm Bank (9-13) at Newcastle 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Dark Charm (FR) 14-1 (8-3) Mid-division, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 6th of 22, 8l behind Deerpark (7-9) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Jun.
United Nations 25-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 20l behind Sea Storm (9-3) at Ayr 1m hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Blonde Streak (USA) 9-1 (9-10) In touch, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Hartshead (9-9) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Namroud (USA) 9-4fav (8-7) In touch, driven along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Marshman (8-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Border Music 15-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Acomb (8-9) at Epsom 7f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Inchloss (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Held up, effort over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 22l behind Langford (9-0) at Doncaster 1m stk 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Young Mr Grace (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 7l behind Banknote (8-2) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Tsaroxy (IRE) 25-1 (8-1) Never better than mid-division, 15th of 21, 15l behind Mostashaar (9-1) at York 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Hills of Gold 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, switched, headway 2f out, ridden, stayed on to chase leaders final furlong, 4th of 15, 2l behind Hartshead (9-9) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Master Mahogany 16-1 (8-9) Led, jinked left 5f out, kicked on over 3f out, driven along and kept on final 2f until caught well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, hd behind Jools (8-11) at Windsor 1m hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Sir Sidney 20-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Flotta (8-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
St Pancras (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Dwelt and behind stand side, outpaced halfway, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 20, 12l behind Soyuz (8-10) at Doncaster 7f app hcp (D2) gs in Nov.
Poppys Footprint (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Mid division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, edged left and one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 2l behind Balavista (9-9) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gd in Jun.
