TASTAHIL is a speculative selection in the finale on day one. Love Galore and Rose Street are other interesting contenders, while Allied Powers will handle the ground and is also capable of playing a strong hand. The last named has shot up the ratings this season after a successful spell and is now beginning to look vulnerable. Rose Street is open to plenty of improvement and as his yard have been in flying form the daughter of Noverre makes plenty of appeal. She does need to step things up a few notches though. Love Galore is yet to race on ground this testing but his pedigree suggests he should be able to cope. As a hold-up horse he will need the breaks in running. However, a position in stall two does him no harm and with Johnny Murtagh doing the steering a bold effort can be anticipated from the Mark Johnston-trained colt. However, Tastahil is another lightly-raced colt whose best days are in front of him. Barry Hill's charge has vital experience of the Knavesmire and is forwarded as a decent betting proposition.
Benandonner (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Prominent, 5th before halfway, lost place and no extra from over 2f out, 12th of 18, 18l behind Celtic Dane (9-1) at Galway 1m prm hcp gs in Jul.
Love Galore (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway going well over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, in command final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul beating Savarain (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Kinsya 8-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, 6th of 9, 7l behind Perfect Star (9-8) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Capable Guest (IRE) 20-1 (8-3) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 6th of 12, 17l behind Perks (8-0) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-105 (2) hvy.
Feared In Flight (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Mid-division until weakened over 2f out, last of 16, 27l behind Jedediah (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jul.
Tastahil (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Folk Opera (9-4) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Drill Sergeant 13-2 (8-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon beaten, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Perks (8-0) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-105 (2) hvy.
Charlie Tokyo (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Mid-diviison, ridden and weakened 3f out, 9th of 12, 33l behind Perks (8-0) at Haydock 1m 3f hcp 0-105 (2) hvy.
Rose Street (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Led for 1f, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, not pace of winner, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Premio Loco (9-11) at Kempton 1m hcap (3) pol in Jul.
Samsons Son 16-1 (9-2) In touch, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Tazeez (9-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Prince of Light (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, pushed along halfway, beaten when hampered over 1f out, soon eased, 15th of 20, 14l behind Yamal (9-5) at Goodwood 1m hcap (3) gd in Jul.
Allied Powers (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Held up in rear, smooth headway over 3f out, led well over 1f out, soon edged right, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Daraahem (9-6) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp (3) sft.
Granston (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on, headed towards finish, no extra, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Nanton (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Hunting Country 14-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, led briefly 3f out, weakened, eased from over 1f out, 10th of 15, 7l behind Indian Days (8-6) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Mull On The Run (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Soon towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one paced, 11th of 18, 10l behind Maundy Money (9-9) at Galway 1m hcp 0-90 gs in Jul.
Dubai Meydan (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Dwelt, soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 5, 17l behind Master of Arts (8-9) at Lingfield 1m stk 0-90 (3) pol in Jul.
