pressed leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, squeezed out 3f out, switched right over 2f out, soon beaten
mid-division, headway over 3f out, led 2f out, soon in command, ran on well
in rear, shaken up over 2f out, no real headway, eased
raced keenly, pressed leader, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, not clear run well over 2f out, soon switched left and headway, kept on same pace inside final furlong
made most 5f, weakened over 1f out
prominent, raced keenly, weakening when slightly bumped 2f out
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
towards rear, well beaten final 2f
prominent, lost place 3f out, struggling after
slowly into stride, in rear, headway 2f out, never dangerous
prominent, lost place 5f out, edged left and headway 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, headway over 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
CELTIC STEP could be the answer to a tricky puzzle with Frankie Dettori booked for the ride for the first time; Glenridding, Maxwell Hawke and Convince may be the biggest dangers. The selection can carry his head high and may not be the most straight-forward, however he ran a decent race in defeat at Ripon last time, acts on any surface and looks well drawn for an attacking ride. His jockey is one of the best pace-setters in the world and the Selkirk gelding can add just his 3rd career win. Zomerlust is a course winner and has been shaping well of late, showing more relish for his racing, whilst Malcheek looks like he may be well-handicapped now (rated 75, has won off 72) but the yard are very hard to predict. Summer Dancer and Bold Marc have been holding their form well and should give a bold showing, along with Silver Wind who might be suited by the return to this trip. Glenridding is likely to help force the pace; James Given's gelding has JP Guillambert back on board (unbeaten in two rides) and he has a chance, despite this tough mark of 74 following that successful spell. Mesbaah is dangerously well-handicapped, whilst any rain would probably suit Doric Echo and Salerosa. The consistent Convince must be considered a threat having been in good form in lesser races, however in a tough 'getting-out' stakes, it is Celtic Step that is narrowly preferred.
Silver Wind 20-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Striking Spirit (9-11) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Bold Marc (IRE) 11-4fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf beating Turn Me On (10-0) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Zomerlust 6-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 4l behind Desert Dreamer (8-8) at Chester 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Celtic Step 8-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, challenged over 4f out, ridden and stayed on to lead just inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Keys of Cyprus (9-5) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Malcheek (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 8l behind Red Cape (9-0) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Summer Dancer (IRE) 11-4fav (9-8) Pulled hard in rear, headway when short of room and not clear run approaching final furlong, attempted to switch right, bumped rival, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Bold Marc (9-10) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Glenridding 4-1 (9-7) Went slightly left start, soon led, kicked on 3f out, soon clear, ridden over 1f out, caught near finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Many Welcomes (8-3) at Chester 1m app hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Maxwell Hawke (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Prominent, effort over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, not recovered, 9th of 13, 7l behind Magaling (9-4) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in May.
Silver Hotspur 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 16l behind More Time Tim (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Mesbaah (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 6l behind Paraguay (9-2) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Doric Echo 28-1 (9-7) Towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 19l behind Legal Legacy (8-13) at Doncaster 7f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Inside Story (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 14l behind Tom Tower (9-4) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Shadowtime 9-2 (9-4) Steadied in rear, headway over 2f out, soon hard ridden to challenge, every chance inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 6, shd behind Petsas Pleasure (9-3) at Hamilton 1m hcap (5) gf.
Salerosa (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Held up on outside, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 9l behind Keys of Cyprus (9-5) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Convince (USA) 11-2fav (8-7) Chased leader stands side, weakened 2f out, 13th of 19, 12l behind Capone (8-13) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Tevez 9-1 (10-3) Pushed along to chase leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 11th of 15, 16l behind The Last Alzao (9-8) at Beverley 1m 2f (6) gf.
Cornus 25-1 (8-9) Towards rear, soon chased along, some late headway, never trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Oceana Blue (8-9) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jun.
Commando Scott (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Prominent, pushed along 3f out, hampered and lost place over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 9l behind C'mon You Irons (9-7) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
