slowly into stride, soon chasing leader, ridden 4f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, soon one pace
held up, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace
led until headed over 3f out, weakened quickly and soon heavily eased
mid-division, driven and headway over 3f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, pressed leader on inside over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, never dangerous
tracked leaders, led over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
held up, never dangerous
always behind
held up mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer
This is a competitive handicap to close the card and we will side with Amwell Brave to get the better of Glendale and Zaffeu. The selection is proving difficult to win with but he hinted that his turn might not be far away with a solid effort here last time when he finished third behind Dark Parade. That was a decent effort and if he can run up to that form today he will not be far away at the finish. Glendale reserves his best form for here so he has to be considered, although he is unproven over this trip which means we are prepared to take him on today. Zaffeu has to be considered as he is running as though his turn is about to come, although he does have a habit of finding one too good. However, he has won over this course and distance so has to be on the shortlist. Larad is more than capable of making the frame so he is another to consider, as is Perfidious who was returning from a break when last seen out. This is a trappy contest and narrow preference is for Amwell Brave to lead them home.
Perfidious (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Led until headed over 2f out, weakened 2f out, 11th of 14, 12l behind Turner's Touch (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Apr.
Siena Star (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 14, 5l behind Diamond Dan (8-8) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) frm.
Amwell Brave 5-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on to take 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Dark Parade (8-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in May.
Full of Zest 25-1 (9-3) Never troubled leaders, 10th of 14, 18l behind Great View (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (5) gs in May.
Sovereign Dreamer (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened 4f out, last of 10, 44l behind Ionian Spring (9-7) at Chepstow 1m 2f clm (6) sft in May.
Glendale 6-1co-fav (8-12) Chased leaders, hard ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 16, 4l behind Wild Pitch (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in May.
Irish Ballad 18-1 (8-2) Prominent, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and one pace final 2f, 6th of 18, 12l behind Empangeni (9-0) at Catterick 2m hcp (6) gd in Sept.
Mostarsil (USA) 10-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, joined leader halfway, led over 4f out, ridden, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 15l behind Dark Parade (8-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in May.
Jomus 6-1co-fav (8-11) Close up, went 2nd on bit 2f out, led 1f out, stopped in front, headed near finish, 3rd of 16, nk behind Wild Pitch (9-4) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in May.
Volaire 100-1 (9-6) Held up last, headway and ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 25l behind Novellara (8-9) at Salisbury 1m 2f mdn stk (4) gs in May.
Montage (IRE) 100-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden and no chance final 2f, 5th of 11, 19l behind Alqaab (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gd in May.
Zaffeu 5-1 (10-11) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, chased winner final furlong but no impression, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Ramsgill (11-2) at W'hampton 1m 4f amt hcp (6) pol in May.
Star Rising 16-1 (8-7) Held up, headway on inside halfway, led over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, soon headed, ran on, 2nd of 15, nk behind Sovietta (8-8) at Leicester 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in May.
Larad (IRE) 4-1fav (8-13) In touch, effort and not clear run approaching final furlong, not recover and eased, 7th of 14, 7l behind Fantasy Crusader (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in May.
Lysander's Quest (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Mid-division, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened 1f out, 4th of 13, 8l behind Galantos (9-4) at Kempton 2m banded stk (7) pol in May.
Sudden Impulse 20-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, led 4f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Opera Knight (8-11) at Kempton 1m 2f banded stk (7) pol in May.
