mid-division, driven and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well inside final furlong
led 4f, tracked leader, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on, not pace of winner inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear of mid-division, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, never reached leaders
behind, outpaced 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never nearer
tracked front pair, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, not clear run 2f out, soon outpaced, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, snatched 4th post, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, no impression
mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, every chance 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd and held final 100 yards
short of room after 1f, behind, headway over 3f out, not clear run 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, never on terms, weakened and eased inside final furlong
prominent, led after 4f, soon switched towards inside rail, clear over 6f out to 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
awkwardly away, mid-division, headway over 3f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, soon ridden and one pace, never able to challenge
behind, headway on inside over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, never on terms, weakened final 100 yards
held up towards rear, outpaced on inside when hampered 2f out, driven and kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
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Always a highlight of the Haydock season and competitive as ever. Soldier In Action was well beaten at Royal Ascot but his yard is renowned for getting inmates to bounce back quickly and the booking of Kingscote does catch the eye. The gelding previously impressed at Epsom and is shortlisted along with the ultra-reliable Saigon City. Moonmeister must be taken into account as a Tony Martin raider off a decent mark, whilst Brorocco is another to the foot of the weights expected to contend. He is the archetypal hold-up merchant though and David Probert will need to find the right gaps at the right time but the move to this trip should definitely suit. Baydar seems to have lost his way this term but would be of interest if returning to his best but BIG COUNTRY landed a decent York handicap last time and has always appealed as the sort to notch a major handicap success such as this. He still operates off a fair mark and gets the vote. Shraaoh has to be taken into account too but does not offer too much in the way of value.
Dylan Mouth (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened 1f out, 7th of 10, 13 1/2l behind Dal Harraild (9-3) at York 1m 6f lst stks (1) gf in May.
Soldier In Action (FR) 20-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, outpaced over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 12th of 19, 6 1/2l behind Rare Rhythm (9-2) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp stks (2) gf in Jun.
Baydar 33-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression when rider dropped rein inside final furlong, 13th of 19, 7 3/4l behind Rare Rhythm (9-2) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp stks (2) gf in Jun.
Fabricate 9-4 (9-8) Led, pushed along over 2f out, headed final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd place towards finish, 4th of 5, 4l behind Harrison (9-3) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f stks (2) pol in May.
Tawdeea 14-1 (9-5) Steadied and switched right start, always towards rear, ridden and beaten over 3f out, tailed off and eased over 1f out, last of 14, dist behind Jaameh (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Carntop 25-1 (9-7) Dwelt, held up last, effort on inside over 1f out, squeezed through and ran on well towards finish, went 3rd last strides, not reach leaders, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Soldier In Action (9-6) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Big Country (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Raced wide tracked leaders, pushed along to lead over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, edged left and found extra close home, won at York 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in Jun beating Burguillos (9-5) by nk, 13 ran.
Blakeney Point 7-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, travelling well on outside 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened towards finish, 4th of 11, 4l behind Top Tug (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Kapstadt (FR) 9-1 (8-10) In touch, closed over 2f out, led over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well, in command towards finish, won at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jun beating First Flight (9-2) by 1l, 14 ran.
Shraaoh (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Dwelt, took keen hold, soon tracking leaders on inside, ridden and unable to quicken inside final 2f, plugged on inside final furlong, lost 3rd last strides, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Soldier In Action (9-6) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Cosmeapolitan 16-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, 17th of 20, 29l behind Master Carpenter (9-2) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) sft in May.
Farquhar (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Reared start, always behind, 8th of 9, 10l behind Ickymasho (9-6) at Chelmsford City 1m 2f hcp (3) pol in Jun.
Toulson 6-4fav (9-0) 4th in chasing group, closed on outside over 3f out, went towards far side in straight, led over 1f out, hard ridden and pressed inside final furlong, hung right in closing stages, held on gamely, won at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in May beating Getback In Paris (9-4) by shd, 7 ran.
Moonmeister (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Slowly away, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, challenged between horses and led 100 yards out, kept on, won at Cork 1m 4f gf in Jun beating Spruce Meadows (9-3) by nk, 9 ran.
Brorocco 11-4fav (9-0) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway into mid-division 3f out, not clear run and looking to switch right over 1f out, ran on towards finish, not reach leaders, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Not So Sleepy (9-8) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Euchen Glen 8-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out to chase leader, kept on well to lead towards finish, won at Ayr 1m 5f hcp (3) gd in Jun beating Braes Of Lochalsh (8-2) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Sir Chauvelin 25-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Higher Power (9-9) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) pol in Jul.
Saigon City 9-4 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp (2) sft in May beating Oriental Fox (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
