in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden along 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, remained in touch until not much room and hampered when weakening entering final furlong
held up in rear, effort 3f out, no impression
held up behind leaders, ridden along over 2f out, driven to lead approaching final furlong, edged right, kept on
towards rear, reminders over 3f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, driven 2f out, had every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
The three to note here are Mr Crystal, The Whirlingdervish and Pegasus Prince with are vote going to the last named. The selection has risen fifteen pounds since winning at Southwell on the all weather in April. All three wins this season have come at that track but he did fair well when second at Carlisle recently where he was not beaten far. He still looks a progressive type and with that in mind he is one to stay on the right side of. The Whirlingdervish on the other hand has been about for what seems like an eternity. At the age of ten he continues to perform well, as he did when second to Aphorism at Pontefract last time out. He wins his couple of races year in and year out and it will be no surprise to see him go close once again. Mr Crystal was a winner at Newcastle back in May and has since run well in defeat. He has the benefit of having run well over course and distance in the past so is one to note in the market, but for the winner we return to Pegasus Prince.
Thewhirlingdervish (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, headway over 6f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Aphorism (9-9) at Pontefract 2m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Pegasus Prince (USA) 9-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, hung right 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Directa's Digger (9-1) at Carlisle 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Moonshine Beach 17-2 (9-3) Pressed leader, led 5f out, kicked on over 2f out and soon 4 lengths clear, held on gamely near finish, all out, won at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun beating Leyte Gulf (9-6) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Sendali (FR) 9-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 9l behind Silver Seeker (9-3) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (6) gf in Jun.
Zeloso 10-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, steady headway from over 2f out, chased leading pair final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 15, 6l behind Brave Bugsy (10-13) at Bath 2m 1f amt hcp (6) gf in May.
Senor Set (GER) 33-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, made some late headway, 6th of 12, 10l behind Moonshine Beach (9-3) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
Herrera (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Held up behind leaders, ridden along when outpaced 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 12, 4l behind Maori (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Mr Crystal (FR) 4-1 (8-10) Held up in touch, led halfway, ridden and headed over 3f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 4l behind Numero Due (9-6) at Musselburgh 2m hcap (4) gd in May.
Ashmolian (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Slowly away, in rear, ridden halfway, never a factor, tailed off, 11th of 16, well behind Honolulu (9-5) at Ascot 2m 6f stk (2) gf in Jun.
