tracked leader, lost place over 4f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 2f out, tailed off
led, quickened 6f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, lost 2nd near finish
held up in touch, effort 3f out, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
held up behind, steady headway over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on, took 2nd near finish
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on
It is hard to discount any of these and so a narrow vote is given to Serpentaria, we will put forward Double Deputy and Industrial Star as the most likely dangers. Sir Mark Prescott's charge improved for the step up to two miles with an excellent second to Thewhirlingdervish on heavy ground here last month. Today's conditions should suit her better and she does look the best option. Double Deputy, a recent winner over the jumps, has some solid flat form from last season and although looking a little high in the weights he should still be in the shake up. Industrial Star has been well beaten on his last two outings but had previously beaten Thewhirlingdervish, form that gives him a good chance here. However Serpentaria is expected to improve further for this faster surface and she is just given the decision.
Double Deputy (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 5f out, weakened over 3f out, 5th of 7, 21l behind Nero West (8-3) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Jun.
Mister Arjay (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 7f out, chased leader, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 11l behind Inchnadamph (9-11) at Catterick 2m hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Industrial Star (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Prominent, reminders over 4f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 2nd of 10, 13l behind Downing Street (8-6) at Thirsk 2m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Muntami (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden and outpace over 4f out, kept on to take 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 10l behind Market Forces (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Serpentaria 4-1 (8-9) Led, quickened over 3f out, driven and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Thewhirlingdervish (9-6) at Beverley 2m hcap (4) hvy in Jul.
Sivota (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Started slowly and behind, never a factor, 6th of 7, 39l behind Copernican (8-9) at Ripon 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) sft in Jun.