chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
led to halfway, weakened final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, no impression
behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders, not much room entering final furlong, switched right, stayed on inside final furlong
with leaders, led halfway, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well
pushed along towards rear, one pace from over 1f out
steadied start, held up behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression from well over 1f out
chased leaders, kept on same pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leaders, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, not much room over 1f out, one pace
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A wide open heritage handicap for which Express Wish appears as if he has been primed for a bold bid. He is the selection from his middle draw which gives Frankie Dettori plenty of options with regard to where to track the pace. Second on his seasonal debut at Newmarket, his trainer has stated that he is the type that will come into his own as a four year old. His lack of experience against some tough and hardy opponents is the worry. Knot In Wood is one that rates high on the shortlist after a Hamilton victory last time. Third in the Stewards Cup last year, he reserves his best for these contests while Harrison George, stable companion of Knot In Wood has won three of his last four outings and the stable excel with these sorts. Tamagin was poorly drawn at Chester last time and as a consequence was always fighting a loosing battle but his Wokingham fifth leaves him in with a big shout. Phantom Whisper and Pawan are closely matched on previous form but it would be surprising if these exposed sorts landed it while at bigger prices Blue Tomato could go well for sprint king Dandy Nicholls. He found the five furlong trip at Newmarket last time too sharp and the extra furlong will suit. Express Wish is the vote.
Tombi (USA) 12-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 25th of 27, 21l behind Big Timer (9-2) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Tamagin (USA) 8-1 (9-2) Prominent, reminders 4f out, weakening when not much room over 2f out, 10th of 11, 19l behind Blythe Knight (9-7) at Chester 7f lst stk (1) gd.
Phantom Whisper 11-2jt-fav (9-6) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, led just inside final furlong, driven out, won at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft beating Millfields Dreams (8-1) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Sunrise Safari (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, 7l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Ajigolo 22-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 15, 6l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
River Falcon 14-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden and hampered over 1f out, ran on strongly inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 16, 2l behind Look Busy (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gd.
Express Wish 5-1 (8-7) Close up, led halfway, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Ajigolo (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gd in May.
Lesson In Humility (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Took keen hold, tracked winner over 2f, not clear over 3f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 2nd of 7, nk behind Clifton Dancer (8-12) at Warwick 7f 3yo lst fll (1) gf in Jun.
Pawan (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance from over 1f out until no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Blue Tomato 9-1 (9-7) Behind, some late headway, never nearer, 7th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Sohraab (9-9) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Stevie Gee (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 15, 5l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Efistorm 6-1 (9-5) Held up, headway when not much room over 1f out, switched right approaching final furlong, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Hotham (8-11) by a nk, 15 ran.
My Gacho (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Made all, unchallenged, ridden 2f out, eased near finish, won at Leicester 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Toms Laughter (9-10) by 4l, 9 ran.
Malcheek (IRE) 18-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Musaalem (9-3) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Bazroy (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Always behind, 11th of 13, 6l behind Sohraab (9-9) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Knot In Wood (IRE) 7-2jt-fav (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure, won at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd beating Baby Strange (9-2) by a ns, 15 ran.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 15, 7l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Zomerlust 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 15, 9l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Kaldoun Kingdom (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden halfway, kept on well final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Zomerlust (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) hvy.
Harrison George (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Held up behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at York 7f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy beating Ink Spot (8-13) by a nk, 13 ran.
