in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra near finish
dwelt, always behind
mid-division, ridden 2f out, never able to challenge
raced keenly, soon in touch, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong
mid-division, headway on far side over 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
behind, driven and some headway over 1f out, never near leaders
mid-division, driven over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead near finish
slowly into stride, always behind
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
in touch, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
led, driven over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
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This looks hugely competitive, and from a massive field, we'll side with BINIOU in preference to Excusez Moi and Internationaldebut. Robert Cowell's gelding is one of three sharing joint top-weight status, the others being Excusez Moi and Barney McGrew. Dropped in trip last time out for his seasonal opener he won well at Thirsk, but now returns to six furlongs, which is a positive. He's got a low draw to overcome, and doesn't always put in good back to back races, but he's started this season as well as any here, as he gets ready for Ascot. Excusez Moi met trouble in running last time out; he's been winning every other race recently, and that sequence suggests today could be his day. He's won off a higher mark than this previously, and Ruth Carr is going well at the moment. Internationaldebut always shows a game attitude and won well over the minimum trip in a better race at York last month, since when he's not been able to repeat the performance. He's due to go to Ascot too for the Wokingham, along with the selection, Biniou.
Barney McGrew (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders far side group, stayed on from over 1f out, 5th of 20, 6l behind Palace Moon (8-8) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Mar.
Excusez Moi (USA) 9-2 (9-7) Held up, headway and not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, one pace, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Grazeon Gold Blend (7-9) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Baby Strange 5-1 (8-13) Dwelt, towards rear, headway over 1f out, led just inside final furlong, kept on, won at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May beating Errigal Lad (8-9) by nk, 10 ran.
Piscean (USA) 10-1 (9-4) Behind, made some late headway, never on terms, 9th of 16, 9l behind Baldemar (8-8) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Internationaldebut (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Toward rear, keeping on one pace and no chance when badly hampered on rail inside final furlong, 10th of 16, 10l behind Baldemar (8-8) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Sammy The Snake (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden and lost place over 3f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong, last of 9, 42l behind Beacon Lodge (9-7) at Haydock 7f Listed stks (1) gd in May.
Inter Vision (USA) 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 5l behind Grazeon Gold Blend (7-9) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Seamus Shindig 8-1 (8-7) Mid-division, not clear run from well over 1f out, never able to challenge, 11th of 13, 5l behind High Standing (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Roker Park (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Behind and outpaced, 14th of 15, 6l behind Pavershooz (7-13) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Rising Shadow (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and always behind, 14th of 16, 14l behind Baldemar (8-8) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Spirit of Sharjah (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, one pace, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Grazeon Gold Blend (7-9) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Quiet Elegance 28-1 (9-4) Always rear division, 9th of 10, 17l behind Angel Rock (8-9) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) sft in May.
Legal Eagle (IRE) 2-7fav (9-4) Went right start, crossed over to stands rail, made all, pushed out, stayed on well, won at Hamilton 6f Claiming Stakes (3-4yo) (6) gf beating Aahaygirl (7-13) by 2l, 6 ran.
Biniou (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, hard driven to lead near line, won at Thirsk 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May beating Captain Dunne (8-13) by nk, 8 ran.
Bond City (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) In touch, headway 2f out, soon ridden and effort, edged left and no extra final furlong, 5th of 10, 1l behind Baby Strange (8-13) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Spitfire 25-1 (8-10) Prominent, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 13th of 14, 16l behind Signor Peltro (8-7) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Eton Rifles (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) Made all, ridden 1f out, held on final furlong, won at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in May beating Ingleby Arch (8-8) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Ebraam (USA) 33-1 (8-10) Raced centre, behind, some late headway, never nearer, 8th of 10, 10l behind Jimmy Styles (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Nobilissima (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Led over 3f, ridden well over 1f out, regained lead inside final furlong, ran on gamely, won at Warwick 6f hcap (4) sft in Sep beating Charles Darwin (9-0) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Great Charm (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Led, headed over 2f out, weakened, last of 10, 12l behind Baby Strange (8-13) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
