mid-division, headway to go 3rd over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide early, tracked leader after 3f until ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden 4f out, headway to chase winner 1f out, one pace final furlong
dwelt, early reminders, headway to lead after 2f, ridden and headed entering final 2f, soon weakened
soon pushed along in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd near finish
led 2f, tracked leaders, switched left of rail over 2f out, led enter final 2f, soon clear, eased near finish
in rear, wide and outpaced bend over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on final furlong, never nearer
took keen hold, tracked leaders, lost place 10f out, kept on over 1f out, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Anything that Lady Herries sends out has to be respected but Kokkokila is likely to struggle in a race where THE COMPOSER is marginally preferred to Ned Ludd. John Portman's gelding has slipped to a fair mark and has every chance having run his best race for some time when a close third at Goodwood when last seen in May. Jim Boyle's Marcus Antonius has found one too good in each of his last two outings and may be booked for place at best again, while Mid Wicket probably needs further help from the handicapper. The vote then goes the way of Michael Blanshard's The Composer, who deserves to get his head in front having been running well in defeat of late and he has been given every chance to do so racing off a mark of just 47.
Ned Ludd (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Dwelt, held up towards rear, smooth headway to track leading pair over 4f out, led on bit 2f out, ridden, found nil and headed over 1f out, soon gave up and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3l behind On Terms (9-2) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Mid Wicket (USA) 50-1 (9-2) Led until over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Oriental Girl (10-4) at Bath 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
The Composer 16-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, pushed along on inside over 3f out, stayed on to modest 4th over 2f out, 4th of 11, 6l behind Bravo Bravo (8-6) at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Rosy Dawn 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge 3f out, soon every chance, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Noah Jameel (9-3) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) gd.
Free Falling 14-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, tracked leaders, ridden over 4f out, no impression from 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 13l behind Fuzzypeg (8-7) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Aug.
Mixing 40-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, not much room over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 10, 24l behind Granny Mcphee (9-7) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Marcus Antonius 9-2 (8-0) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Dubai Phantom (8-11) at Kempton 2m hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Jennerous Blue 10-1 (7-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Dubai Phantom (8-11) at Kempton 2m hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
The Midshipmaid 66-1 (9-12) Towards rear, driven over 4f out, well behind 3f out, 9th of 11, 16l behind Clumber Place (10-11) at Chester 7f am hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Kokkokila 25-1 (9-2) Slowly in stride, held up behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 14, 10l behind Dubai Phantom (8-11) at Kempton 2m hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
