tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, led over 2f out, ran on
tracked leading pair, effort to chase winner over 1f out, soon hung left, no impression final furlong
dwelt, soon led, set steady pace, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
keen tracked leading pair, ridden and weakened over 1f out
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Only a small field for the opener and NORTH CAPE is our idea of the most likely winner with Maybe I Wont and Iceman George as the alternatives. The selection has been a tad disappointing of late but seems to travel well and with the likelihood of there not being a strong pace - we are confident that this step back up in trip should not be a worry. Maybe I Wont has a light racing weight. Placed off a 4lb higher mark at Pontefract earlier in the season, it would be no surprise to see him go close. Iceman George has been a credit to connections and is sure to run his race. The Hague has been beaten off similar marks whilst the front running, Laish Ya Hajar was unable to follow up a Chepstow success. North Cape has questions to answer but should be a decent price as a consequence.
North Cape (USA) 7-2 (9-10) Soon pushed along towards rear, ridden and no progress 2f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong, 12th of 13, 15l behind Shamir (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
The Hague 6-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, every chance well over 1f out and pushed along, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 8l behind Strathcal (9-7) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Peaceful Rule (USA) 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, well behind That'll Do Nicely (9-4) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Cactus King 8-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, kept on same pace from over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 8l behind Timocracy (9-13) at Lingfield 1m 4f sell stks (6) pol in Jun.
Laish Ya Hajar (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Led after 1f, edged left and headed over 1f out, soon eased, 8th of 9, 17l behind Sircozy (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Iceman George 11-4 (9-5) In touch in rear, headway to lead over 2f out, soon 2 lengths clear, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Mistoffelees (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 3f app hcp (6) gf.
Maybe I Wont 10-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 6l behind Red Skipper (8-7) at Ayr 1m 1f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
