tracked leaders, ridden well over 1f out, no extra 110 yards out
led, soon 4 lengths clear, reduced lead well over 2f out, pushed along and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
raced keenly in mid-division, headway going well over 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, pushed out inside last and ran on strongly
in rear, pushed along and headway well over 1f out, ridden inside last, chased winner final 110 yards, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 1f out, gradually weakened
prominent, pushed along 3f out, soon hung right and beaten
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, plugged on same pace, faded towards finish
towards rear, pushed along well over 3f out, keeping on when hampered over 1f out, stayed on to take 4th close home, not trouble leaders
Irish Flame was an easy winner over a mile here in December but hasn't run since a moderate performance at Southwell a month later. Sagauteur was in top form at this time a year ago winning here and at York but has changed stables and hasn't run since September. BASHFUL is very versatile and up just 3lb for scoring at Hamilton with Billy Loughnane's claim wiping out the extra so he looks the one to beat. Vitralite has been looking a few pounds high since completing a double in April while Cavallucio has gone up in the ratings despite being beaten three times off lower marks.
Irish Flame 7-1 (10-9) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace entering final furlong, 5th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Imperial Ace (9-3) at Southwell 1m stks (5) pol in Jan.
Sagauteur (FR) 18-1 (9-6) In rear, headway and not clear run behind leaders from over 2f out, pushed along inside last, never chance to challenge, 7th of 8, 2 1/4l behind American Flag (9-5) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Sep.
Bashful 9-2 (9-4) Dwelt, chased leaders, went 2nd 3f out, soon pressed leader, ridden over 1f out, led narrowly entering final furlong, stayed on and always doing enough, won at Hamilton 1m hcp (5) gs in May beating Shine On Brendan (8-13) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Tahasun (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Raced wide, tracked leader until 4f out, ran very wide into straight over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 6, 14l behind Auld Toon Loon (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Vitralite (IRE) 2-1fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, went 3rd well inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Mr Fustic (9-9) at Southwell 1m hcp (5) pol in Jun.
Flag Of Truth (FR) 14-1 (9-10) Soon led, headed and remained close up after 4 furlongs, ridden well over 2f out, weakened 1f out, 4th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Reach (9-10) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Cavalluccio (IRE) 10-11fav (9-1) Held up, ridden when chased leaders 3f out, pushed along 2f out, switched to far-side rail 1f out, ridden when short of room inside final 110 yards, kept on again in close fourth near finish, 4th of 6, 1 1/2l behind Richard P Smith (9-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in May.
Danielsflyer (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Towards rear, switched left over 3f out, some headway from over 1f out, no impression, 11th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Arch Moon (9-2) at Wetherby 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.