held up towards rear, ridden and headway 2f out, soon switched right, led inside final furlong, kept on well
prominent, took keen hold, led and hung left over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
held up in rear, some headway on outside 3f out, no impression when wide well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, switched right well over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, headway on outside over 3f out, challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, took keen hold, headway on inside over 1f out, never nearer
Nonrunner
Plenty in with a chance and SWIFT ALHAARTH only gets a tentative vote. Mark Johnston's charge drops back in trip after making all at Doncaster two weeks ago and can follow up if allowed to poach an easy lead here. Calaf and Spanish Plume are both C&D winners this year, but in lesser company, and dual winner Groomed is also facing his toughest task to date. Belle Royale bids for her hat-trick over a longer trip and a 7lb higher mark and Blaise Chorus makes more appeal back here for the first time since her second in the Cheshire Oaks. Las Verglas Star and Mashaaref are others with claims in an open race.
Belle Royale (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, rider soon lost whip, led over 1f out, soon edged right, ran on well, won at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd beating Skilful (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
Swift Alhaarth (IRE) 9-4fav (8-4) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on gamely, in command final 100 yards, won at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf beating Midnight Oil (8-7) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Blaise Chorus (IRE) 11-4fav (8-12) Made all, ridden to assert over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, pushed out, won at Kempton 1m 2f mdn fll (5) pol in Aug beating Sweet Lavender (8-12) by 5l, 13 ran.
Ivan Vasilevich (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Led, headed 8f out, prominent, challenged 4f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 15l behind Mohedian Lady (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Aug.
Weapon Of Choice (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Settled in mid-division, headway over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Hacienda (8-13) at Chester 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Mashaaref 4-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 16, 4l behind Beaten Up (8-11) at Doncaster 1m 2f stks 0-85 (3) gd.
Groomed (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Held up disputing 5th, switched left to outside 3f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Shalloon (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Spanish Plume 9-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, switched right and headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, ran on to lead last strides, won at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Glyn Ceiriog (8-12) by hd, 10 ran.
Las Verglas Star (IRE) 11-4fav (8-9) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, caught close home, 2nd of 11, shd behind Scrapper Smith (8-9) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Calaf 4-1 (8-9) Towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, ridden and ran on to go 2nd near finish, never able to challenge winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Midsummer Sun (9-5) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
