made all, pushed out final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, pushed along halfway, no impression
always behind
Nonrunner
Observatory Star gets a narrow vote over Cross Of Lorraine and old Whitbarrow, with Bahamian Duke also to be considered. This looks pretty wide-open, but Observatory Star has run well both times this season, and Tim Easterby's charge should go close again this afternoon. The four-year-old was not beaten too far by Stamford Bridge at Warwick last time, and should now be spot on. Cross Of Lorraine's trainer is better known for his jumpers, but this individual has been quite consistent on the level, and it has to be said, he did not get the best of luck-in-running when second to River Thames at Ayr last time. He has to be on the short-list. Old Whitbarrow saw his purple patch come to an end at Kempton, but there still may be more life in the old dog, and he cannot be discounted despite topweight, while Bahamian Duke will benefit from the outing, having been off since April, but has a bit more scope than some other more exposed animals. An open affair can go the way of Observatory Star.
Whitbarrow (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Tracked winner, outpaced over 1f out, weakened well inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Misaro (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcap (4) pol.
Heureux (USA) 15-2 (9-6) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 14, 9l behind Webbow (9-7) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (5) gs in Jun.
Cross of Lorraine (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, effort when not clear run over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 11, 4l behind River Thames (9-2) at Ayr 6f hcap (4) gs.
Observatory Star (IRE) 5-2fav (8-13) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Stamford Blue (9-8) at Warwick 6f hcap (4) gd.
Welcome Approach 7-2fav (9-8) Slowly into stride, ridden halfway, soon outpaced, switched right 1f out, ran on towards finish, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Silver Prelude (8-10) at Yarmouth 5f hcap (5) gf.
Bahamian Duke 5-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, soon hung left, one pace, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Violent Velocity (9-0) at Catterick 6f app hcp (6) gf in Apr.
Brigadore 9-2 (9-2) Slowly into stride and towards rear, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 11l behind Bid For Gold (8-13) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Katie Boo (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Led, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 7, 2l behind Dorn Dancer (8-10) at Ayr 6f fll hcp (4) gd.
