held up in last trio, pushed along over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to modest 5th inside final furlong
chased leading tio, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and weakened approaching final 2f
held up in last trio, headway on outside over 2f out, went 2nd approaching final furlong, no chance with winner
held up in 7th, headway on inside over 2f out, chased leaders 2f out, led over 1f out, came clear final furlong, stayed on strongly
led 1f, chased leader until 8f out, chased leading pair, led again 4f out, ridden and headed approaching final 2f, chased leader until well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in 6th, pushed along 5f out, headway to 3rd over 3f out, no extra in 4th inside final furlong
pulled hard, led after 1f, headed 4f out and dropped to 3rd, weakened and eased inside final 3f, virtually pulled up 2f out, tailed off
raced wide, held up in 5th, went 4th 3f out, weakened quickly inside final 2f, tailed off
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on wide outside when edged right over 1f out, soon switched left, stayed on to 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer
took keen hold tracking leaders on outside, went 2nd 8f out, ridden to lead approaching final 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Yet another multiple entry from the Johnston yard and STAR LAHIB is fancied to come out on top under Ioritz Mendizabal. Two of her three wins have come over this trip and she had Icebuster, Haylaman and Scatter Dice behind when pouncing late to land the Old Newton Cup at Haydock two runs ago. She stayed on late over 1m2f in the John Smith's Cup at York subsequently and appears in good form at present. Ustura has solid claims on his third in the Duke Of Edinburgh Handicap over course and distance at the royal meeting while Beaufort Twelve was third at Pontefract on Wednesday and has place claims again if making a swift reappearance. Willie Wag Tail is fairly unexposed and on a decent mark but has been a little disappointing so far this term.
Haylaman (IRE) 11-4 (10-0) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed and not pace of winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, nk behind Charles Camoin (10-0) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Ustura (USA) 7-4fav (9-7) Tracked leader until 8f out, chased leaders, ridden on inside 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Seal Of Approval (9-2) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jul.
Sadler's Risk (IRE) 13-8fav (10-0) Tracked leader until over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, 7th of 8, 14l behind Astra Hall (8-10) at Ffos Las 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Star Lahib (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Danchai (8-11) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Scatter Dice (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Led at steady pace, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Bishop Roko (9-3) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul.
Willie Wag Tail (USA) 6-1 (10-0) Took keen hold, soon prominent, ridden over 4f out, lost place over 3f out, not much room well over 1f out, switched left and well beaten, 6th of 10, 17l behind Havana Cooler (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
Cry Fury 12-1 (9-7) Dwelt always in rear, 10th of 11, 7l behind Nabucco (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Beaufort Twelve 3-1fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Kiama Bay (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Icebuster 14-1 (9-10) Dwelt, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, edged left and stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 9, 8l behind Gabrial The Great (9-10) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Jupiter Storm 7-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 14l behind Rawaki (8-8) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Communicator 20-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, well beaten over 1f out, last of 17, 25l behind Star Lahib (8-8) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in Jul.
Incendo 5-1 (9-0) In touch towards rear, headway approaching final furlong, ridden and chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Swinging Sultan (8-11) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
