outpaced in rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, hard driven to challenge over 1f out, never on terms
chased leaders, hung right under pressure over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra, close home
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon strongly challenged, hung left well inside final furlong, headed closing stages
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ran on strongly to lead well inside final furlong, ridden out
broke well, soon steadied into mid-division, under pressure when hampered over 1f out, eased final furlong
soon led, hard driven and headed over 1f out, faded final furlong
dwelt, raced in rear, headway over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, eased
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Clarke Lane has it all to prove now tried in blinkers while the likeable Amwell Pinot could only manage second here off 5lbs lower when last tried in a handicap. Orientalist is progressing well but may struggle now reassessed in this better grade and with Geesala and Byronic looking to have more than their fair share of weight our vote goes to BELGIAN BILL. George Baker's charge looks nicely treated off 83 as the horse he readily brushed aside when last seen is rated 80 and slower ground is unlikely to pose a problem judging by the horse's breeding. Providing he's fit and well following a 63-day break we're confident of a big run. Whaileyy needs to improve on the bare form of his Yarmouth success where he was allowed to dictate at a slow pace but perhaps he resented that and there's reason to expect he'll improve further while Glen's Diamond should relish the extra furlong here and Mother Jones ran well enough a week ago to offer hope to backers.
Clarke Lane (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 26l behind Zaidan (9-3) at Royal Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Whaileyy (IRE) 4-9fav (9-3) Led, headed halfway, led again 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead post, won at Yarmouth 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Ahlaain (9-3) by hd, 9 ran.
Byronic (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Went left start, chased leader, led 2f out, ridden and edged left when pressed over 1f out, stayed on and in command final 100 yards, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Morache Music (9-3) by 2l, 15 ran.
Belgian Bill 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, challenged on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and edged right inside final furlong, kept on, won at Doncaster 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Jaahiz (9-3) by 3l, 9 ran.
Glen's Diamond 5-2 (8-12) Slowly away and hampered start, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on strongly to lead well inside final furlong, won at Carlisle 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf beating Candys Girl (8-12) by nk, 8 ran.
Geesala (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong, last of 8, 21l behind Radharcnafarraige (8-12) at Naas 6f 2yo fll Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Planet Waves (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) Pressed leader, lost place over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 17l behind Toolain (9-2) at Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Jul.
Mother Jones 33-1 (8-6) Held up behind stands side, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, edged right and stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Murbeh (8-11) at Ripon 6f 2yo aut (2) gd.
Molly Mylenis 66-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, last of 6, 25l behind Belle Bayardo (9-7) at Bath 5f 2yo nov stk (4) fm in Jul.
Amwell Pinot 7-1 (9-5) Keen, tracked leader, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Buthelezi (9-0) at Yarmouth 1m 2yo nov stk (4) gs.
Orientalist 10-1 (9-1) Switched to inside after start, held up in last pair, smooth headway going well when not clear run on inside from 2f out, switched left inside final furlong, driven and stayed on to lead last strides, won at Sandown 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Introvert (9-3) by hd, 7 ran.
