stumbled start, in touch in 4th, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd towards finish, just held
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader, led over 2f out, kept on towards finish
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There's plenty with claims in a wide-open affair including Kiwayu, who won this last year off a similar mark. Saved By The Bell won a lower grade contest over track and trip to land a hat-trick last month and is up a further 6lb while Pearl Castle has been raised the same amount for his recent win over course and distance. Linguine took advantage of a drop in the weights to score at Doncaster and Dolphin Village has claims after winning at Thirsk. Mighty Yar and Nicholascopernicus are others with a chance, but the speculative vote goes to KINGS FETE, lurking at the foot of the weights after winning a maiden race at Sandown last month and open to further improvement.
Mighty Yar (IRE) 15-8fav (9-2) Dwelt, raced wide in touch, came centre straight, pushed along and headway over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, ridden and stayed on near finish, 7th of 14, 2l behind De Rigueur (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Pearl Castle (IRE) 4-1fav (10-13) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at York 1m 4f ladys hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun beating Saptapadi (11-0) by 1l, 10 ran.
Whispering Warrior (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, effort over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, never on terms with leaders, 6th of 13, 3l behind Spirit Of The Law (8-9) at York 1m 1f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jun.
Nicholascopernicus (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, led 8f out, strongly pressed final furlong, kept on gamely, headed final strides, 2nd of 10, hd behind Al Saham (9-7) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Linguine (FR) 7-1 (9-7) Led until over 7f out, remained prominent, led again over 2f out, pushed clear final furlong, comfortably, won at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jun beating Tepmokea (9-1) by 2l, 8 ran.
Saved By The Bell (IRE) 4-1fav (10-1) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on to lead towards finish, won at York 1m 4f app hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun beating Only Orsenfoolsies (9-0) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Grandorio (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 14, 6l behind Totalize (8-10) at York 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Kiwayu 50-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, riddeen over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 14, 6l behind Totalize (8-10) at York 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Itlaaq 10-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 15, 7l behind Wadi Al Hattawi (9-5) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May.
Kings Fete 4-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Jun beating Obsidian (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Stepping Ahead (FR) 10-1 (9-11) Led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Cashpoint (8-4) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gs in May.
Lahaag 25-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, hampered 4f out, switched left over 2f out, staying on when not much room well over 1f out, plugged on same pace inside final furlong, 9th of 18, 7l behind Arab Spring (9-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Esteaming 3-1 (9-3) Close up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f, led entering final furlong, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Magic Hurricane (9-2) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jun.
Lady Kashaan (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Jonny Delta (8-5) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Apr.
Rio's Rosanna (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up in mid-division, effort near side over 3f out, weakened inside final 2f, 10th of 15, 8l behind Wadi Al Hattawi (9-5) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in May.
Dolphin Village (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun beating Tepmokea (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
