dwelt, towards rear, struggling halfway
towards rear, never dangerous
in touch, pushed along halfway, ridden, weakened over 2f out
close up, effort 2f out, no extra final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace
in touch, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on strongly
towards rear, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Trafalgar Bay is a tentative choice in this open handicap, where Black Charmer and Presumptive are also respected. The last named has crept up the ratings this season and will need to be at his best today. However, he acts well with cut in the ground and is respected as a danger. Black Charmer was behind the selection when they met in the Buckingham Palace Stakes at Ascot and has a bit to find on a literal reading of that form. However, this smaller field may help and he cannot be ruled out. At longer odds Imperial Echo has claims on the best of his efforts and is worth noting in the betting. He is potentially well treated just now, so is worth bearing in mind for future reference. However, the consistent Trafalgar Bay has plenty in his favour regarding the trip, ground and draw; so is given another chance to get back to winning ways.
Black Charmer (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) With leader near side group to over 2f out, soon weakened, 14th of 25, 14l behind Binanti (8-7) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Presumptive (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) In rear, ridden, headway over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind H Harrison (8-2) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Tagula Sunrise (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Silver Touch (8-10) at York 7f lst fll stk (1) gd in Sept.
Glenbuck (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Hung right most of way, led over 6f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-12) at Chester 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Mezuzah 8-1 (8-12) With leader, ridden over 2f out, one pace approaching final furlong, 4th of 8, 7l behind European Dream (9-7) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
Imperial Echo (USA) 12-1 (9-11) Held up behind leaders far side, ridden to lead far side group over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 3/4l behind Continent (9-11) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Red Romeo 7-2 (9-4) With leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 13, nk behind Hiccups (8-10) at Warwick 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept.
Game Lad 9-2jt-fav (8-7) In touch, effort over 2f out, soon no impression, 9th of 13, 6l behind Trafalgar Square (8-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
Yorkshire Blue 6-1 (8-4) Always behind, 8th of 13, 3l behind Machinist (9-5) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Daaweitza 10-1 (9-7) In touch, every chance entering final furlong, held towards finish, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Bold Marc (9-4) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs.
Trafalgar Bay (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Mid-division far side group, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 9th of 25, 9l behind Binanti (8-7) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
