dwelt, held up in mid-division, switched right over 2f out, headway and quickened on outer to lead over 1f out, ridden and in command when edged left inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along halfway, chased winner approaching final furlong, one pace inside final furlong, just held on for 2nd
chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, switched right over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong
bumped start, in touch, hard driven and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner
behind, ridden and struggling 2f out
held up well in rear, switched left to stand rail 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
mid-division on outside, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
chased leaders on outer, ridden halfway, soon weakened
went right start, chased leaders, hanging right from 2f out, beaten when not much room over 1f out, weakened
quickly away, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Sohraab deserves to get his head in front having been placed in each of his last five starts but he may have to settle for minor honours again having been raised 5lbs for his latest effort and preference is for Obstructive, who gets the vote ahead of Desert Opal. The last mentioned overcame a bad draw when successful under a brilliant ride from Jamie Spencer at Beverley in May and it is of interest that Spencer is back on board again today so he has to be of interest. Dig Deep has paid the penalty for improved form on the all-weather and needs some help from the handicapper, while Figaro Flyer is on a long losing sequence and may have to settle for a place at best. The lightly raced Ken's Girl looks to be going the right way and is another worthy of a mention but preference is for Obstructive, who is similarly lightly raced but has shown better form of late.
Dig Deep (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never able to challenge, 8th of 16, 3l behind Moorhouse Lad (10-0) at Newmarket 5f hcap (3) gf.
Sohraab 9-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, impeded near finish, headed post, 2nd of 9, hd behind Fathom Five (9-7) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (2) gs in Jun. Later awarded race.
Peter Island (FR) 10-1 (9-12) Led at fast pace, and soon clear, reduced lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, weakened rapidly, 8th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Romany Nights (9-4) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Figaro Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Raced stands side, always in rear, 13th of 15, 11l behind Osiris Way (9-5) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Don Pele (IRE) 13-8fav (9-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 5l behind Charlie Delta (9-11) at Yarmouth 6f clm (6) gd in May.
Fairfield Princess 25-1 (9-3) Led, weakening when headed 2f out, 9th of 12, 5l behind Roman Maze (9-13) at Bath 6f hcap (4) frm in Jun.
Desert Opal 10-1 (8-9) Held up behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Glasshoughton (8-9) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-90 (3) hvy.
Gwilym (GER) 7-2 (9-5) Close up, ridden to lead inside final 2f, stayed on, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Bahamian Ballet (9-13) at Windsor 5f hcap (5) gd in Jun.
Ken's Girl 4-1 (8-8) Led, headed halfway, remained prominent, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, staying on near finish, 2nd of 7, hd behind Goodbye Cash (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Chinalea (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) In touch, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 11, 3l behind Caustic Wit (8-10) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Blessed Place 8-1 (9-9) Pressed leaders in centre 4f, 12th of 14, 12l behind Makabul (9-13) at Windsor 6f hcap (5) gs.
Obstructive 7-1 (9-5) Chased leader, led halfway, soon ridden, caught post, 2nd of 9, shd behind Sundae (9-4) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
