switched to race centre soon after start, in touch, headway to lead overall 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure until headed and no extra near finish
mid-division centre group, switched left and headway when hampered 2f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong to lead near finish
led stands side trio, ridden and headed when edged right over 2f out, weakened 1f out
chased leader stands side group to over 2f out, ridden and weakened 1f out
tracked leaders centre group, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on under pressure to chase leading pair inside final furlong, no extra and lost 3rd near finish
mid-division centre group, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division centre group, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on until no extra towards finish
held up behind centre group, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to go 3rd near finish, not reached leading pair
led centre group, ridden and headed when edged left 2f out, soon weakened
behind centre group, headway 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, never on terms
chased leaders centre group, outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader centre group, ridden and edged left 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division centre group, outpaced when hampered 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong, no impression
chased leading pair stands side, headway to lead that side over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
Nonrunner
Dandy Nicholls has a remarkable record in this so Dolly Parton is afforded maximum respect, but preference is for EUCHARIST ahead of Majestic Myles. Richard Hannon's filly may well be flattered by the margin of her Kempton success but that still represents a step forward and she clearly relished the sixth furlong. Her previous two-length second to the smart Marlinka also reads well and our feeling is she's progressive enough to defy a big weight. Majestic Myles conceeds weight all-round but he did well to win at Pontefract last time despite being sent off at 4/9 and beat Dolly Parton on debut. The latter has a 10lb pull in the weights and has clearly also improved since, culminating in a win last time, and it has to be noted that Dandy Nicholls has won the last four renewals of this and all with horses drawn in the centre. Goodwood Treasure would be a popular winner and she's temptingly weighted on her effort at Salisbury although Richard Hannon will know where he stands with John Dunlop's filly and his apparent second-string Rossetti must also be respected. Richard Fahey also relies on two and his Bahamian Sunset won readily enough last time, albeit in a weak maiden, and looks no forlorn hope despite Majestic Myles perhaps looking the yard's best chance. Puddle Duck may confirm previous form by once again beating With Hindsight, but our preference is for Eucharist.
Majestic Myles (IRE) 4-9fav (9-12) Took keen hold early, steadied behind leading trio after 2f, good headway on inside well over 1f out, soon led, hard ridden well inside final furlong, held on, won at Pontefract 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf beating Witzend (8-9) by nk, 5 ran.
Eucharist (IRE) Evensfav (8-11) In touch, tracked leader 4f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Kempton 6f 2yo nov stks (5) pol beating Whoateallthepius (8-9) by 6l, 6 ran.
Style And Panache (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Took keen hold, slight lead to halfway, ridden over 1f out, weakened soon after, 10th of 12, 7l behind Zebedee (9-0) at Goodwood 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd.
With Hindsight (IRE) 10-11fav (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed and lost two places final strides, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind Puddle Duck (9-0) at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Bahamian Sunset 15-8fav (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, led just inside final furlong, edged left and stayed on, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd beating Calypso Magic (8-12) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Goodwood Treasure 5-2 (8-11) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra when lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Avonmore Star (9-2) at Salisbury 6f nov auc stks 2yo (5) gf.
Puddle Duck 9-2 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear, switched left over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on to lead final strides, won at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf beating Belle Royale (8-8) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Rossetti 10-3 (9-3) Always prominent, led 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, edged right towards finish, ran on, won at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Kyncraighe (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Dolly Parton (IRE) 8-11fav (8-11) Made all, edged right from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, just held on, won at Haydock 6f 2yo sll (4) gd beating Beyaz Villas (8-11) by hd, 6 ran.
Saucy Buck (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 9l behind Major Conquest (9-2) at Ascot 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Kyncraighe (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, weakened final 75 yards, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Dozy Joe (9-0) at Ffos Las 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs.
Golden Taurus (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd final 100 yards, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Krypton Factor (9-1) at Sandown 5f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Danzigs Grandchild (USA) 14-1 (8-8) With leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Sky Falcon (8-10) at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Barista (IRE) 11-8fav (8-11) In touch, chased leaders halfway, challenged and carried right 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Leicester 5f 2yo sll (6) gd beating Ruby Alexander (8-6) by 1l, 5 ran.
Silly Billy (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 6, 12l behind Byrony (9-4) at Newmarket 7f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
