held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, headway from 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on well, no chance with winner
always behind
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked winner, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon one pace
made all, hard driven well over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure
went badly left start, soon outpaced, always behind
tracked winner, effort 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, some headway over 1f out, never on terms
prominent, ridden over 2f out, gradually weakened
LEARO DOCHAIS is a punters choice against the likes of Formula and Golden Button. The last named represents Sir Mark Prescott and is therefore likely to be prominent in the betting. A half-sister to several winners, the four-year-old is obviously a late maturing type and, without the assistance of a reliable betting guide; it's difficult to put a measure on where she fits into the scheme of things. Still she looks the part on paper and Seb Sanders is sure to give her every chance of striking at the first time of asking. Formula, on the other hand, has finished second in 50% of his career outings and is in danger of becoming disappointing. Having struggled to stay 10 furlongs last time and flopped on his only previous try over 7f, he hardly leaps from the page as the most reliable type on show. However, this is a drop in class for him and Richard Hannon's charge may simply have found his right level in this company. Safari Guide has a BHA mark of 72, so also merits some consideration. Not for long mind, as his form is poor and he looks overrated at the present time. Therefore, it can pay to turn to Learo Dochais in the search for worthwhile option. The Michael Jarvis-trained gelding caught the eye in defeat on his handicap debut at Leicester in May - shaping encouragingly over an inadequate trip. The return to seven furlongs is expected to ideally suit and, with the ground not expected to be a problem, Learo Dochais has enough going for him to finally get off the mark here.
Stylish Mover 66-1 (9-13) Held up, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 14l behind Head Down (8-12) at Lingfield 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Golden Button (IRE) Trans Island filly out of Velvet Appeal.
Any Secrets 200-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 13, 18l behind Voortrekker (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jun.
Fitz 10-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 6l behind Elusive Ronnie (8-11) at Lingfield 6f 2yo sell stks (6) pol in Dec.
Formula (USA) 5-2fav (8-13) Chased leaders, hard ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Featherweight (8-8) at Windsor 1m 2f mdn auc stks (5) gf in May.
Learo Dochais (USA) 11-2 (9-1) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Bobbie Soxer (9-1) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-80 (5) gf in May.
Prince Maggio 11-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 10th of 11, 19l behind Whispering Spirit (8-12) at Catterick 7f 3yo mdn aut (6) gs.
Safari Guide 11-4fav (9-3) Last pair, pushed along and struggling 3f out, 8th of 11, 7l behind Regeneration (8-10) at Lingfield 6f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Spring Bridge (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, 4th of 5, 32l behind Silk Trail (8-12) at Folkestone 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Tiger Breeze (USA) 66-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 17, 8l behind Shangani (8-5) at Salisbury 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Fondant Fancy 7-1 (9-4) Soon chased leaders, weakened rapidly 3f out, soon eased, tailed off, last of 14, 45l behind Fortunate Bid (9-4) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
