soon prominent, ridden over 3f out, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
behind, stumbled over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders
held up, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on, not reached leaders
switched left start, held up, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on to go 2nd inside final furlong, never troubled winner
in touch, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on well
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, ran on, never nearer
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
Dream Theme, Zero Tolerance and Pride Of Nation are the three to look at with Leicester scorer Dream Theme given the vote after two excellent performances. Zero Tolerance won a Listed handicap here in May in similar ground and although unplaced twice since he loves the course and has ground conditions to suit. He looks certain to take all the beating despite top weight. Although well beaten on a fast surface in the Royal Hunt Cup, Pride of Nation won with some authority on heavy ground at Haydock the time before, and had earlier scored with some authority at Bath. He can bounce back to form on ground he enjoys. Winner of three of his four races this season, Dream Theme took a competitive handicap at Goodwood before scoring with consummate ease at Leicester. The six pound penalty he earned that day got him into the race, and the ground was somewhat softer than officially described. Recieiving weight from his principal rivals and with a single figure draw, Dream Theme is the selection.
Zero Tolerance (IRE) 11-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, no extra under pressure from 2f out, 16th of 23, 17l behind Bush Maiden (9-2) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Ace of Hearts 4-1 (8-9) Close up, ridden over 2f out, hung left and hampered over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd post, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Belenus (8-9) at Newmarket 1m stk (2) gf.
I'm So Lucky 10-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 10l behind Dansili Dancer (9-2) at Haydock 1m 3f fll hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Blythe Knight (IRE) 100-1 (9-1) Led far side group to over 3f out, weakened quickly, 29th of 30, well behind Cesare (8-8) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Rohaani (USA) 18-1 (8-13) Hampered after 1f on outer, always towards rear, 14th of 17, 11l behind Spectait (8-9) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf.
Royal Island (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression over 2f out, soon one pace, 8th of 9, 3l behind Prince Of Thebes (9-5) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
St Petersburg 12-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened rapidly over 1f out, last of 14, 7l behind Kew Green (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f lst stk (1) pol in Nov.
Wise Dennis 20-1 (10-0) Behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, not reach leaders, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Audience (9-5) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Pride of Nation (IRE) 11-2fav (8-10) Chased far side leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 30, 9l behind Cesare (8-8) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Bolodenka (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, 7th and headway on outer 2f out, 4th and challenged 1f out, soon led, stayed on well, won at Galway 7f prm hcp gd beating Dynamo Dancer (9-3) by 2l, 16 ran.
Audience 7-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on, won at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf beating Banknote (9-8) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Yarqus 33-1 (9-0) Tracked winner, joined winner 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Prince of Light (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 3yo lst stk (1) gf.
Spanish Don 100-1 (8-9) In touch on outer near side, weakened 3f out, 28th of 30, 35l behind Cesare (8-8) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Skidrow 5-1fav (9-7) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 16, 3l behind Sew'n'so Character (8-12) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Smart Enough 9-2fav (9-8) Raced stands side, led 7f out and overall leader, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul beating Plum Pudding (9-9) by 2l, 19 ran.
Shot To Fame (USA) 25-1 (8-4) Led for 5f, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 17, 7l behind Spectait (8-9) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf.
Illustrious Blue 7-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 2f out, ran on well to lead inside final furlong, readily, won at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Press The Button (8-2) by 2l, 18 ran.
Bayeux (USA) 10-1 (8-9) Behind nearside, stayed on from over 1f out, not reach leaders, 5th of 20, 2l behind Dabbers Ridge (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Pentecost 4-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, took keen hold, towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Prince Of Thebes (9-5) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Another Bottle (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, not pace to challenge, 9th of 19, 7l behind Mine (9-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Capable Guest (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, not clear run and switched left 1f out, ran on, nearest finish, 6th of 17, 5l behind Spectait (8-9) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf.
Flipando (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Hinterland (9-3) at Sandown 1m hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Dream Theme 13-8fav (9-2) Held up, always travelling well, headway over 1f out, led on bit inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Leicester 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd beating Jimmy The Guesser (8-2) by 3l, 6 ran.
