prominent on stands side, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on
mid-division in centre, ridden and hung right 2f out, beaten and eased final furlong
raced in centre, never better than mid-division
led far side group, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up behind in centre, ridden and headway from 2f out, ran on final furlong
led centre group, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra
mid-division on standside, switched right 3f out, soon ridden, ran on strongly final furlong, led near finish
went left and slowly into stride, always in rear on far side
mid-division on standside, ridden 2f out, no impression until ran on well final furlong
chased leaders on stands side for over 2f, soon behind
towards rear on stands side, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
raced in centre, always behind
mid-division on stands side until 2f out
chased leaders in centre, ridden and edged right 2f out, weakened final furlong
hung right from 2f out, never better than mid-division in centre
led stands side group until over 1f out, kept on but no extra
chased leader on far side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
behind on stands side, some late progress, never a factor
prominent on stands side, ridden into overall lead over 1f out, kept on, caught near finish
reared leaving stalls, never better than mid-division on far side
Nonrunner
A whole host in with a chance here and the tentative vote goes to RASAMAN from stall one, with Toms Laughter and Mambo Spirit rated as the main dangers. The selection has the pace to take advantage of what looks a plum draw next to the rail. He comes here chasing a hat-trick after wins at Hamilton and Beverley. Whilst this track is a different kettle of fish, he looks to be getting the hang of the game and he can get owner Roy 'Chubby' Brown back into the winner's enclosure again. Millfields Dreams comes here in good form, whilst Dandy Nicholls has his sprinters running well and both of his runners come here on recent wins. Of the two, Mandurah could be the pick but there is probably little to choose between them. Merlin's Dancer has been in consistent form this season, comments that also apply to Total Impact and old-timer Digital. Toms Laughter sprang a surprise a few days ago in the Hong Kong Sprint and a 6lb penalty may not be enough to stop him if in the same frame of mind today - the blinkers remain on today. Course and distance winners Ocean Blaze and Hereford Boy add some more intrigue to the race, however the pin comes down on the hat-trick seeking Rasaman.
Toms Laughter 50-1 (8-3) In touch, led over 1f out, soon hard driven, wandered inside final furlong, held on, won at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf beating Strike Up The Band (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 26 ran.
Elhamri 28-1 (8-6) Raced far side, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 11th of 26, 6l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf.
Bond City (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, hung right approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 4l behind Efistorm (9-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Merlin's Dancer 12-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, every chance entering final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 19, 1/2l behind Holbeck Ghyll (8-7) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd in Jun.
Special Day 14-1 (9-1) Towards rear stands' side, never dangerous, 15th of 16, 8l behind Buachaill Dona (9-12) at Newcastle 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Ocean Blaze 12-1 (8-13) Led, soon clear, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 13, nk behind Sohraab (9-9) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Total Impact 16-1 (8-0) Raced far side, chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon hard ridden, stayed on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 26, 2l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf.
Mambo Spirit (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 10l behind Efistorm (9-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Tony The Tap 16-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, never nearer, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Sohraab (9-9) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Rasaman (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) In touch, led 2f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd beating Steelcut (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Johannes (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Steadied start, took keen hold, held up, headway over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Pawan (8-12) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Digital 10-1 (9-5) Outpaced well in rear, plenty to do and still in rear over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong to take 2nd near finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Cheveton (9-8) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Millfields Dreams 6-1 (8-1) In touch, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Phantom Whisper (9-6) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
Magic Glade 14-1 (9-2) Led 1f, tracked leaders after, ridden over 1f out, no impression, 5th of 9, 3l behind Little Edward (9-13) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jun.
Blazing Heights 6-1 (9-7) Close up, ridden and not clear run over 1f out, not recover, 6th of 8, 7l behind Rasaman (9-0) at Hamilton 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Mandurah (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) Made most, ridden over 1f out, kept on, won at Haydock 5f app hcp (5) gd beating Niteowl Lad (8-12) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Bertie Southstreet 4-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, stayed on one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Make My Dream (9-0) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
Guest Connections 1-4fav (9-6) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Hamilton 5f sll (6) gd beating Obe One (9-0) by 1l, 5 ran.
Even Bolder 7-2 (9-12) Chased winner, strong challenge final furlong, no extra and held towards finish, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Regal Royale (9-0) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Diane's Choice 13-2 (9-2) Tracked leader to well over 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 7l behind Mandarin Spirit (9-0) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
The Jobber (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, not quicken, 9th of 11, 5l behind Kay Two (9-3) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gs.
Hereford Boy 11-1 (9-8) Settled towards rear, headway 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra and faded inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Cheveton (9-8) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
