chased leaders, ridden and headway over 3f out, kept on one pace and hung left over 1f out
held up, effort over 4f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final 2f, no impression
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
led for a furlong and a half, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong
with leaders, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, ran on under pressure towards finish, just held close home
tracked leaders and keen, ridden and not much room 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway oer 2f out, staying on when not much room approaching final furlong, one pace
pushed along towards rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not pace to challenge
tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, not much room over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up in touch, ridden and headway over 3f out, led approaching final furlong, hard ridden and kept on under pressure inside final furlong
held up behind, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up mid-division, headway over 7f out, stumbled over 5f out, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out
always towards rear, never dangerous
held up and keen in rear, rapid headway on outer 7f out, in touch when slipped and unseated rider over 6f out
held up, rider lost irons over 6f out, no danger after
prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
with leaders, led after 1 1/2 furlongs, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Trainer Mark Johnston could hold all the aces here as he sends to post Swift Sailor, Contact Dancer and Golden Quest who all look to have strong claims and the vote is given to Swift Sailor. The selection ran well over an inadequate trip last time at Musselburgh when third behind Far Pavillions. He had previously run well when a close second behind Anak Pekan in the Chester Cup. He tackles this trip for the first time today which will suit, and this lightly-raced 4-year-old who remains unexposed should take plenty of beating. Stablemate Golden Quest has a similar profile in that he is unexposed and a thorough stayer. He may have to play second fiddle to Swift Sailor today but he is not without a chance. Contact Dancer finished behind Swift Sailor in the Chester Cup but this track will suit and so will the trip. He is part of a strong hand for his trainer in this race and these three could all be capable of making the frame. Mr Ed has certainly improved with age and he returns to the level after a spell over hurdles. He will need to be produced from the off-the-pace but he will see out every yard of this trip and he looks capable of making the frame. Coconut Beach could be interesting if there is a strong gallop as that will bring out the best in him. He put up a fair effort in the Chester Cup last time and as that was only his fourth run he is sure to benefit from the experience. Dr Sharp would have claims if the rain arrived as he is most effective when there is plenty of cut in the ground, but Swift Sailor has looked like one to stay on the right side of and he is put forward as the one to beat.
Swift Sailor 10-3fav (9-9) Led after 2f, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Far Pavilions (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp (3) gd in May.
Contact Dancer (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (9-9) Towards rear, ridden and headway when switched left over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Golden Quest (8-8) at Haydock 2m hcp (3) gd.
Coconut Beach 7-2fav (8-6) In touch, lost place over 3f out, rallied over 1f out, stayed on, 5th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Anak Pekan (9-6) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gs in May.
Dr Sharp (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (9-5) Prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Golden Quest (8-8) at Haydock 2m hcp (3) gd.
Golden Quest 20-1 (8-8) In touch, switched right and headway 3f out, led well over 1f out, soon edged left, ran on, won at Haydock 2m hcp (3) gd beating Dr Sharp (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Penny Pictures (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Slowly away, held up, ridden and effort 4f out, weakened well over 2f out, 20th of 34, 23l behind Contact Dancer (8-2) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (B1) sft in Oct.
King Revo (IRE) 40-1 (8-2) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon switched right, hung left inside final furlong, stayed on, 7th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Anak Pekan (9-6) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gs in May.
Mr Ed (IRE) 10-1jt-fav (7-13) Mid-division, headway from 4f out, ridden and every chance from well over 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 34, 1/2l behind Contact Dancer (8-2) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (B1) sft in Oct.
Lowlander 10-1 (9-8) Led, strongly pressed early straight, headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure, 3rd of 11, nk behind Oodachee (8-7) at Leopardstown 2m hcp 0-90 gf.
Bendarshaan 3-1fav (9-5) Led, ridden over 3f out, soon headed and gradually weakened, 7th of 11, 8l behind Dance To My Tune (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (4) gd.
Leg Spinner (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, progress 2f out, 8th when slightly hampered 1f out, kept on, 7th of 11, more than 2 1/2l behind Oodachee (8-7) at Leopardstown 2m hcp 0-90 gf.
Mesmeric (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Towards rear, headway over 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 6th of 20, 9l behind Dundry (8-12) at York 1m 6f hcp (4) sft in May.
Ski Jump (USA) 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 2l behind Far Pavilions (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp (3) gd in May.
Kristensen 12-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 6l behind Far Pavilions (9-9) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in May.
Sporting Gesture 11-2 (8-6) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, switched left over 2f out, soon led, ridden clear over 1f out, eased towards finish, won at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in May beating Ganymede (8-8) by 3l, 11 ran.
High Point (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden when bumped 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 16, 12l behind Golden Quest (8-8) at Haydock 2m hcp (3) gd.
Mith Hill 7-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, driven along 3f out, ridden, one pace final 2f, 4th of 6, 7l behind Grampian (10-0) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (3) gd in May.
King Eider 5-1 (9-4) Tracked winner to over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 6l behind Michabo (9-3) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (4) gf.
Yankeedoodledandy (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Led, ridden over 3f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Sahem (9-10) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp 0-85 (D) gs in Aug.
Sindapour (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 13l behind Michabo (9-3) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (4) gf.
