held up, not clear run over 3f out, switched left to chase leaders and one pace
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden to lead approaching 1f out, headed inside, no extra
led, ridden 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, weakened
prominent and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, effort and headway on outside 2f out, ran on well to lead inside final furlong
held up, not clear run from 2f out, ran on when in clear final furlong
in touch, ridden when bumped, close up inside final furlong, kept on
held up, effort 2f out, ran on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, close up on inside 1f out, no extra
prominent and keen, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened and eased
in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out
Onenightinlisbon reverts to the turf for the first time in almost two years off what looks a very lenient mark of 63. Rated in the 80s following a profitable juvenile campaign with Karl Burke, the selection has been racing over this trip and performing consistently if nothing else on the artificial surfaces. With a fast pace assured here and un-penalised for that success last time in an apprentice handicap, he gets our vote. Silver Blue is the type that is suited by undulating courses and judging by his victory only seven days ago a 6lb penalty means he is well treated here. Paraguay has winning course form but might just be in the grip of the handicapper while at bigger prices Follow The Flag, whose attempts at a mile have been limited, might reward those seeking each way value now that he is stepped back up in trip. Eastern Emperor appears high enough in the handicap for what he has achieved but market support for the Swinburn runner should be noted. Onenightinlisbon is selected to land back-to-back victories.
Eastern Emperor 11-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, held up behind leaders, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 13, 5l behind Dear Maurice (9-4) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Follow The Flag (IRE) 7-2 (8-8) Held up, ridden and edge left from half way, chased leaders approaching final furlong but never on terms, 4th of 10, 5l behind My Learned Friend (8-6) at Lingfield 7f hcap (5) gs in May.
Quaglino Way (GR) 20-1 (8-13) Led to over 2f out, stayed on same pace after, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Dear Maurice (9-4) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Ken's Girl 20-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 15, 6l behind Vanadium (8-9) at Salisbury 7f app hcp (5) gd in May.
Paraguay (USA) 4-1jt-fav (9-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, kept on, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Boy Dancer (9-2) at Carlisle 1m app hcp (6) gd.
Silver Blue (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Held up, headway over 4f out, led over 2f out, soon clear, easily, won at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Uig (8-11) by 9l, 9 ran.
Onenightinlisbon (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, reminders and soon clear, driven out final furlong, won at Kempton 1m app hcp (5) pol beating Eagle Nebula (9-10) by 2l, 9 ran.
Napoletano (GER) 11-4fav (8-9) Steadied start, settled in rear and took keen hold, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not troubled leaders, 4th of 7, 4l behind Perfect Treasure (9-6) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Recalcitrant 5-1jt-fav (8-11) Led until headed over 2f out, kept on, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Onenightinlisbon (9-5) at Kempton 1m app hcp (5) pol.
Binnion Bay (IRE) 16-1 (7-11) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, switched left and headway over 1f out, never on terms, 4th of 11, 6l behind My Learned Friend (8-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Mythical Charm 14-1 (10-2) Never better than mid-division, 13th of 18, 20l behind Im Ova Ere Dad (11-7) at Goodwood 1m 1f amt hcp (5) gd.
