held up, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon hung right, swerved left under pressure inside final furlong, kept on well
prominent, every chance over 2f out, not much room inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
in touch, effort over 2f out, soon faded
keen hold and led early, remained prominent and led again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon one pace
prominent over 4f
held up, never on terms
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, soon faded
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon not clear run, weakened final furlong
Sands of Barra gets the vote in this competitive handicap to open the card with Charles Darwin and Sir Orpen rated as the main dangers. The selection was well beaten at Thirsk last time but that was on heavy ground and the return to this faster surface should suit. He had previously beaten Tawaassol at Yarmouth and that form looks rock solid in the context of this race. Charles Darwin looks held by our selection on a strict form line through Tawaassol, especially as this is not his best trip. Sir Orpen has recorded his one career success over today's trip and this lightly-raced 3-year-old has to be of interest with both trip and ground to suit today. Cactus King ran well enough last time and is another that might be capable of making the frame, but for the winner we are happy to return to Sands Of Barra.
Cape of Luck (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Raced stands side, chased leaders, effort and hung right over 1f out, soon weakened, 16th of 17, 29l behind Levera (8-8) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Apr.
Charles Darwin (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Tawaassol (9-1) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Cactus King 9-4fav (9-2) Soon led, stayed alone on stand rail on straight, headed inside final 2f, stayed challenging until no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind La Mottie (9-7) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Carmenero (GER) 16-1 (9-0) Took keen hold in mid-division, effort over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Louie Louie (9-2) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Royal Envoy (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Held up and always in rear, struggling straight, 11th of 13, 13l behind Song of Passion (8-10) at Epsom 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Sir Orpen (IRE) 7-1 (7-12) Mid-division, headway, not much room over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Borehan (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft in May.
Sands of Barra (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 15l behind Heaven Knows (9-4) at Thirsk 1m 3yo hcp (4) hvy in May.
Sir Douglas 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden halfway, not clear run over 2f out, jinked right well over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Tamagin (8-10) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in May.
Lavenham (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, raced centre, held up, never troubled leaders, 7th of 10, 7l behind Lyrical Sound (9-1) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Rembrandt Quality (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Led to 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 7l behind Louie Louie (9-2) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Cool Sting (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Always behind, last of 9, 8l behind Finsbury (8-12) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Littledodayno (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, last of 12, 14l behind Namid Reprobate (9-3) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in May.
