slowly into stride, held up, always in rear
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led well inside final furlong, ran on
rider late removing blind, slowly into stride, outpaced
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon hung left, rider dropped rein briefly, onepace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, headway well over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
outpaced, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
went slightly right start, in rear, pushed along, ridden halfway, headway over 2f out, edged left from over 1f out, weakened
pressed leader 4f, hung left over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, stayed on
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, never going pace to trouble leaders
slowly into stride, always in rear
mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, soon edged left, rider dropped whip inside final furlong, weakened
raced keenly, in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold towards rear, headway 3f out, weakened 2f out
Burning Incense has dropped to his last winning mark of 87 and with Ryan Moore and eye-catching booking for the Michael Dods yard, he is given the vote in a race where a whole host of dangers can be listed. 2/23 career record would not inspire confidence where Burning Incense is concerned but having risen to a mark in the mid 90s and raced consistently off those marks, he struggled to post another victory. Last time his rider opted to race in a group of five, away from the main field which would not have suited and taking things into consideration it was not a bad effort. Joseph Henry reserves his best for Goodwood so it was no surprise to see him return there and post a fine effort last time but he doesn't seem to be as effective elsewhere. Even so, straight courses do suit him and his rider has struck up a good relationship with the yards sprinters this season. Wyatt Earp missed the break last time and could never get on terms. He was a winner on his penultimate start when blinkers looked to have the desired effect. He remains well handicapped on the pick of his form. Cape looks plenty high enough in the handicap but does like to come off a fast pace so the likely fast pace will suit. Front runner Harbour Blues faces a stiff task to make all over this course as plenty pressure will be applied from behind while Bel Cantor re-opposes Wyatt Earp but one feels he received an easy lead at Pontefract. Burning Incense is the pick in what is a wide open handicap.
Cape 33-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, held up, no chance final 2f, 10th of 11, 7l behind Balthazaar's Gift (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stk (1) gs in Jun.
Valery Borzov (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Narrow lead, headed 1f out, weakened, 10th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Pearly Wey (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Zomerlust 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 15, 9l behind Knot In Wood (9-4) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Joseph Henry 14-1 (9-4) With leaders, every chance entering final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 19, 1l behind Pearly Wey (9-10) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Burning Incense (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Dwelt, raced stand's side, held up, headway over 2f out, led that group over 1f out, keeping on same pace when no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 3l behind Geojimali (8-9) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jun.
Compton's Eleven 25-1 (10-7) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 20, 12l behind Golden Desert (10-4) at Ascot 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gf in Jul.
High Curragh 33-1 (8-7) Held up, headway over 1f out, one pace, 9th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Look Busy (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Steadied at start, switched left and held up in rear, ridden along halfway, some late headway, never reached challenging position, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Bel Cantor (8-13) at Pontefract 6f hcap (3) gf in Jul.
Bonnie Prince Blue 14-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 6l behind Balakiref (8-7) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-85 (4) hvy in Jul.
Harbour Blues 20-1 (8-10) In touch stand's side, led group over 2f and over all leader, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Bond City (8-13) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Bel Cantor 12-1 (8-13) Made all, ridden 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, won at Pontefract 6f hcap (3) gf in Jul beating Dressed To Dance (9-12) by a nk, 9 ran.
Topflightcoolracer 18-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 12l behind Efistorm (9-5) at Pontefract 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Steenberg (IRE) 22-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 6l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-0) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Hotham 3-1fav (9-4) Towards rear, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Rasaman (9-9) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Artsu 15-2 (9-5) Mid-division, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind Feeling Fresh (8-2) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Monsieur Reynard 20-1 (9-4) Held up, never troubled leaders, 9th of 13, 7l behind Feeling Fresh (8-2) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
