in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out
raced wide, held up, weakened 3f out
held up, ridden and headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
raced wide, in touch, chased leader 4f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
always in rear
held up, lost place 5f out
towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f
tracked leaders, led 4f out, soon headed, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, headway over 3f out, ridden to chase winner 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on same pace
dwelt, held up, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, left in lead when winner swerved over 1f out, headed near finish
led, headed 4f out, soon weakened
keen tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, swerved right and headed over 1f out, rallied to lead near finish
raced wide, mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
dwelt, held up, headway to join leaders over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened and hung left over 1f out
On a line through Harris Tweed, Mark Johnston's Green Lightning should be winning this up just 5lbs for beating the Haggas-trained inmate when last seen. That Joe Fanning gets off Bay Willow to ride him is also a pointer towards his chance but he's been off the track for over three months since winning that Newmarket contest and that is a worry. Consequently we'll select BERLING in the hope that blinkers spark a return to form. John Dunlop's animal has disappointed the last twice since an unlucky fifth at Royal Ascot but with the likelihood of a good pace to aim at he could be worth siding with dropped a pound. Despite the jockey bookings Bay Willow isn't dismissed after resuming his progression at Ascot, likewise Zuider Zee is respected as his form stacks up but he has been clobbered for winning a mediocre race at Doncaster. Montparnasse comfortably holds Moose Moran and could go well along with the progressive Trovare, whose yard remains in good form.
Moose Moran (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Raced wide towards rear, headway on outside over 4f out, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, hung right and no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 5l behind Mikhail Glinka (9-1) at Royal Ascot 2m 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Bay Willow (IRE) 4-1fav (9-0) Made most, ridden 2f out, hung left final furlong, stayed on gamely, won at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul beating Opera Gal (8-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Desert Sage 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, no impression in 7th 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 23l behind Snow Fairy (9-0) at Curragh 1m 4f 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gd in Jul.
Bowdler's Magic 14-1 (10-0) Tracked leading pair, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, one pace final furlong, no impression, 5th of 10, 5l behind Mister Angry (9-5) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Desert Recluse (IRE) 3-1 (8-0) Took keen hold, held up in 6th on inside, pushed along 4f out, switched left over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Colloquial (9-5) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jul.
Berling (IRE) 9-2fav (9-0) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 9th of 16, 7l behind Verdant (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Zuider Zee (GER) 5-2fav (9-6) In touch, headway over 2f out, soon hard ridden, ran on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Doncaster 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul beating Woodford Belle (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Comedy Act 7-4 (9-3) Led, increased tempo 5f out, clear 3f out, ridden and still over 2 lengths ahead over 1f out, joined final 100 yards, headed and no extra final 75 yards, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Zigato (9-3) at Haydock 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Christopher Wren (USA) 5-1 (9-8) Behind, headway on outside over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders inside final 2f, stayed on same pace, never on terms, 7th of 10, 9l behind Mister Angry (9-5) at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Tactician 10-3 (9-6) Held up in 4th, left tracking leading pair 9f out, lost footing briefly 4f out and again when ridden inside final 3f, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with unchallenged winner, 2nd of 5, 7l behind Bowdler's Magic (9-3) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Trovare (USA) 11-4 (9-6) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden to regain lead 1f out, stayed on well, won at Newmarket 1m 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul beating Reality Show (9-9) by 1l, 5 ran.
Mount Athos (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, still pressing leaders over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 5th of 16, 4l behind Verdant (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Grey Bunting 20-1 (8-6) Close up, headway on inside 3f out, chasing leaders and going for gap on rail when badly hampered and hit rail over 2f out, eased, 13th of 16, 23l behind Verdant (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Montparnasse (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Held up behind, headway on inside over 3f out, soon switched right, ridden inside final 2f, led entering final furlong, kept on under pressure, won at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul beating Sidney Melbourne (8-11) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Deauville Post (FR) 4-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 12l behind Desert Recluse (8-11) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Green Lightning (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Made virtually all, hard driven over 2f out, stayed on strongly, won at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May beating Harris Tweed (9-6) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Baltimore Clipper (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, held on well, won at Thirsk 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul beating Nave (9-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
