not handle track, in touch, ridden to chase leaders and hung left from 2f out, stayed on one pace under pressure
mid-divison, staying on one pace when hampered on rail final 2f out, kept on
steadied rear, effort on wide outside and driven 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
chased winner, ridden to take narrrow lead entering final furlong, soon headed, ran on under pressure, just failed
chased leaders, weakened straight, soon behind
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, chased leaders ovcer 1f out, outpaced final furlong
racied wide, chasing leaders when hung right entering straight, pushed along 3f out, weakened rapidly
dewlt, soon recovered to chase leader, ridden and hung left from 2f out, soon beaten
behind, shaken up on inner over 2f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, shaken up 3f out, weakened 2f out
chased leaders, ridden and huing left inside final 2f, one pace under prerssure after
raced freely, led, headed briefly final furlong, driven and held on gamely, all out
A tough race to get Epsom's action underway and a chance is taken with Beckett Hall, who edges the selection over Desert Consort, Thomas A Beckett and Seven Samurai. The last named showed improved form at Folkestone last month and is shaping up nicely. He is can pick up a small handicap somewhere along the line if he continues to go the right way. Thomas A Beckett is speedily bred and looks sure to have benefited from his debut run. Watch the betting where he is concerned. Desert Consort was another that showed a marked improvement when he last raced and is in the right hands to be placed to good effect. This trip should not be a problem for him and he can play a leading role from a good draw on the far rail. However, Beckett Hall has the best form on offer at this stage and is fancied to have the natural ability to overcome the minor set-back (in this company) of a wide draw. The Stravinsky colt took on some fair opponents last time and was far from disgraced in defeat. Beckett Hall also has the proven ability to handle an undulating surface and looks set to make his presence known over a trip that will be ideal for him.
Apres Ski (IRE) Orpen colt, half-brother to several winners over a variety of distances.
Beckett Hall (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up, headway to press leaders on outer over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 3l behind Prince of Light (8-11) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs in Jul.
Dance Sauvage 40-1 (8-7) Soon pushed along in rear, 8th of 12, 18l behind Primary (9-0) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Deputy Consort (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on outer, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 5l behind Celebration Song (9-0) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Galaxy Bound (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, never reach leaders, 7th of 13, 7l behind Right Ted (8-9) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
King's Fantasy (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner from 2f out, one pace and soon no impression, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Souvenance (8-9) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Salvestro 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 14, 8l behind Flight Captain (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Shannon House 66-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, going well but no chance when not clear run 2f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 14l behind Faith And Reason (9-0) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Thomas A Beckett (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up, driven along from 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, not troubled leading pair, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Rochdale (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Ciccone 50-1 (8-11) Mid-division, driven well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders, 7th of 15, 5l behind Chatila (8-11) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
Dark Moon 50-1 (8-6) Prominent and keen to 3f out, weakened soon after, 9th of 12, 4 1/2l behind John Keats (9-0) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn aut (6) gf.
Keep Attacking (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 5l behind Famcred (8-11) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf.
Ribald 28-1 (8-11) Chased leaders to halfway, 14th of 15, 18l behind Cross Channel (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Jul.
Swan Maiden (USA) 15-8fav (8-9) In touch on outside, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 15, 7l behind European Dream (9-0) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) sft.
Seven Samurai 16-1 (9-0) Chased winner to just inside final furlong, weakened, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Right Ted (8-9) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
