prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra when headed inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
behind, good headway over 1f out, ran on well to lead inside final furlong, ridden out
always towards rear
chased leaders until weakened 2f out
mid-division, headway 3f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, behind, headway 2f out, no further impression final furlong
led until over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
never better than mid-division
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, switched right and good headway over 1f out, kept on
always towards rear
prominent, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakening when not much room 1f out
held up towards rear, not clear run 2f out, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, not clear run 2f out, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, every chance 2f out, soon weakened
behind, good headway to chased leaders opver 2f out, not extra inside final flurlong
A competitive sprint, in which we will select Guildenstern ahead of, mainly, Presto Shinko, Idle Power, Sir Edwin Landseer, Sir Desmond and Goodenough Mover. It is dangerous to let too much sentiment come into betting but the selection has done us proud this year, winning three times. He looked as though he needed the run last time - and maybe failed to stay anyway - but, with that under his belt, he can show his true colours today. Obvious dangers are recent Windsor winner Presto Shinko, Smokin Beau - if at his best, although recent efforts have not been great in this respect - Idle Power, who loves it here and just holds Sir Edwin Landseer on recent course and distance form, King's Caprice, who is back to a winning mark, admittedly over seven furlongs, but whose stable won this last year with Marker, Goodenough Mover, who is racing from a competitive mark, recent winner Bond Boy, who has won over course and distance, and Sir Desmond, who is back to a winning mark. The others need career bests to score, which is entirely possible, of course. For us, though, Guildenstern gets the nod.
Greenslades 17-2 (9-0) Always behind, 17th of 20, 9l behind Fictional (8-11) at York 6f hcp (2) gd.
Bahiano (IRE) 15-2 (9-8) Held up towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on final furlong, nearest finish, 8th of 15, 4l behind Appalachian Trail (9-6) at Newbury 7f hcp (2) gf.
Presto Shinko (IRE) 7-2fav (8-13) Held up, good headway in centre over 2f out, ridden to lead just inside final furlong, driven and kept on well, won at Windsor 6f hcp (2) gf beating Russian Symphony (8-9) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Smokin Beau 14-1 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 10l behind Cape Royal (8-9) at Sandown 5f hcp (2) sft.
Am Brose (USA) 40-1 (9-3) Reared start, always behind stands' side, 23rd of 27, 9l behind Gift Horse (9-7) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Idle Power (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Raced centre, with leaders, ridden when carried left towards far rail over 1f out, no chance after, 15th of 16, 5l behind Presto Shinko (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp (2) gf.
King's Caprice 50-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, centre, ridden and unable to quicken when squeezed out over 1f out, 10th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Presto Shinko (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp (2) gf.
Goodenough Mover 12-1 (9-3) Raced far side, in touch until weakened quickly over 2f out, last of 14, 17l behind Moonlight Man (9-9) at Chepstow 7f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Bond Boy 6-1 (9-1) Soon outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Nottingham 5f hcp (3) sft in Jul beating Bluebok (8-7) by 1l, 8 ran.
Safari Sunset (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, led 4f, weakened and eased over 1f out, last of 12, 25l behind Sea Hunter (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Guildenstern (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Pulled hard, with leaders, chased winner over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 8l behind Sea Hunter (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Currency 16-1 (9-4) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on to lead towards finish, won at Haydock 6f hcp (4) gf beating Najeebon (9-2) by a nk, 10 ran.
Desert Dreamer (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out, no danger after, 9th of 14, 8l behind Ali Bruce (8-10) at Lingfield 7f hcp (4) gs.
Effective 6-1 (8-12) Raced alone and made all stands' side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well, won at Newcastle 6f hcp (4) sft beating Balakiref (8-11) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Devon Flame 33-1 (7-9) Chased leaders on outside, driven along halfway, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Cape Royal (8-9) at Sandown 5f hcp (2) sft.
Sir Desmond 28-1 (8-3) Behind far side, ridden and hung left over 1f out, never dangerous, 13th of 23, 11l behind Ice Planet (8-7) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
High Ridge 6-1 (9-6) Led, stand's side throughout, kept on well final furlong, not pace of leading pair, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Adantino (8-9) at Windsor 6f hcp (5) gs.
Chatshow (USA) 16-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, no headway final 2f, 9th of 13, 6l behind Adantino (8-9) at Windsor 6f hcp (5) gs.
Sir Edwin Landseer (USA) 7-2fav (8-10) Chased leaders, led halfway, ridden 2l clear over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Middleton Grey (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
