chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened inside final 2f
pressed leader, led inside final 2f, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, weakened entering final 2f
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened closing stages
outpaced towards rear, never on terms
chased leaders, went 2nd inside final 2f, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed and not pace of winner last strides
outpaced towards rear, never on terms
slowly into stride, outpaced towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
never better than mid-division
towards rear, driven and struggling over 2f out, never on terms
raced wide in mid-division, headway on outside halfway, chased leaders and hung left over 1f out, strong run to lead final strides
outpaced, never on terms
slight lead, ridden over 2f out, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
There's rarely a meeting goes by here without an appearance from Bateleur but he's an infrequent winner nowadays. Equuleus Pictor is usually a force at this level, however, although he needs to put a poor run at Yarmouth behind him while Wooden King likes it here though is only one of seven previous C&D winners which include SERMONS MOUNT. A winner at Goodwood earlier this month, he only went down by a short-head at Folkestone last time and looks in good nick at present. Piddie's Power is knocking on the door again but Steelcut probably needs to drop a few pounds in the weights before rediscovering the winning habit.
Equuleus Pictor 2-1fav (9-10) Switched left to race in center soon after start, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 5, 7l behind Midnight Rider (9-5) at Yarmouth 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Wooden King (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Dwelt in rear, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 4th of 9, 1 1/4l behind Barons Spy (9-6) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Superior Edge 16-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, last of 8, 31l behind Polar Annie (9-11) at Chepstow 1m flls hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Piddie's Power 4-1fav (9-10) Chased leaders on outside, went 2nd halfway, led 2f out, ridden and narrowly headed 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Aristeia (9-5) at Salisbury 6f fll hcp (5) gf.
Steelcut 14-1 (8-5) Dwelt, in rear and keen, no impression from over 1f out, last of 6, 4l behind Star Rover (9-3) at Ffos Las 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Sermons Mount (USA) 9-4 (9-5) Soon led, headed over 2f out, ridden to lead again 1f out, caught post, 2nd of 5, shd behind Efistorm (9-8) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Johnstown Lad (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Mid-division, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 7l behind Ucanchoose (8-13) at Tipperary 5f hcp 47-75 in Jul.
Emiratesdotcom 11-2 (8-7) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 2l behind Barons Spy (9-6) at Bath 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Make My Dream 25-1 (9-6) Held up in mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure, never on terms, 5th of 12, 5l behind Paradise Spectre (9-0) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Brandywell Boy (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Soon pushed along in mid-division, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 12, 10l behind Francis Albert (8-6) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
The Name Is Frank 13-2 (9-6) Held up towards rear, pushed along and outpaced halfway, plugged on inside final furlong, never a threat, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Minety Lass (9-1) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Bateleur 3-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, outpaced in 5th, headway 2f out, chased winner and edged left over 1f out, no extra final 120 yards, 2nd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Bobby's Doll (9-7) at Brighton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Interchoice Star 16-1 (9-6) Led at fast pace and soon clear, reduced lead and hung left over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 4l behind Highland Harvest (9-11) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
