held up in last trio, ridden and moderate effort over 3f out, soon weakened
chased leading trio, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
held up in last trio, headway on inside over 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon driven clear
led 2f, tracked leader, led again 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression on winner when lost 2nd inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden along 8f out, struggling 3f out, stayed on to poor 4th, well inside final furlong
led after 2f, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased
held up, headway over 2f out, driven and stayed on to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
towards rear, ridden along 8f out, struggling 4f out, soon lost touch, tailed off
took keen hold, tracked leading pair, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out
held up in touch, ridden along 4f out, struggling final 3f
FEDERAL RESERVE is the tentative suggestion to get the better of higher rated rivals Sassanian and Royal Etiquette. It may not pay to get too hung up on official marks in this company but, on a strict reading of the book, Federal Reserve has it all to do on today's terms. However, he appeared to enjoy the step up to ten furlongs when battling on into midfield in a handicap at this track last time and the further step up in trip, coupled with the drop in grade may be sufficient to see him put his head in front. Sassanian was flattered by his proximity to Stags Leap at Windsor but it was still an excellent effort and he has form over course and distance too so rates as a leading player. He is better drawn than Royal Etiquette who is the best in at these weights and he's run well enough at Wolverhampton to think that he will handle this track but he did run abominably last time and has a high draw to contend with. Frameit finished just behind Sassanian over course and distance in May but is significantly worse off at the weights whilst Mnarani has his stamina to prove at this trip so, although he may not be one for the mortgage, we prefer to take a chance with Federal Reserve.
Captain Clint (IRE) 16-1 (7-13) Took keen hold in mid-division, ridden halfway, soon behind, 13th of 15, 34l behind Goldtrek (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf.
Federal Reserve 80-1 (8-8) Mid-division on inside, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 7l behind Baoli (8-13) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Frameit (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace when hampered inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Dubara Reef (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Mnarani (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, tracked leader, carried right on home turn to end up on stands side rail, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 9, 20l behind Fasette (8-4) at Yarmouth 1m 1f 3yo app sll (6) gd.
Rosewood Lad 8-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 9th of 13, 12l behind Dubara Reef (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
Royal Etiquette (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, took keen hold, weakened over 2f out, last of 13, 41l behind Domination (9-0) at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Sassanian (IRE) 17-2 (9-0) Led unti ridden and headed 3f out, soon dropped to 3rd, driven along from 2f out, rallied to regain 2nd final 75 yards, never able to challenge winner, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Stags Leap (9-6) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo clm (5) gf.
Senator Logan (IRE) Golan gelding out of Miss Senate.
Keep Silent 100-1 (8-8) Always behind, 9th of 10, 23l behind Valiant Knight (8-13) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn auc stks (5) gf in May.
Swain's Quest (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, weakened well over 1f out, 11th of 13, 14l behind Dubara Reef (8-2) at Redcar 1m 6f 3yo mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf in May.
