chased leaders, raced keenly, switched to far side 8f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, switched to far side 8f out, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, switched to far side 8f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up mid-division, switched to far side 8f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon one pace
held up, switch to far side 8f out, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up, switched to far side 8f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in touch, switched to far side 8f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed and no extra closing stages
in touch, switched to far side 8f out, weakened well over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up in touch, switched to far side 8f out, weakened over 2f out
held up, pulled hard, switched to far side 8f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, nearest finish
slowly into stride, held up, switched to far side 8f out, driven and headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong
led until raced alone stands side from 8f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch switched to far side 8f out, weakened over 2f out
went right start, prominent, left in lead and switched to far side 8f out, overall leader over 3f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
Rawdon, Hadrian and Clipperdown look the three to concentrate on in this competitive handicap and the vote is given to Rawdon. The selection has enjoyed a tremendous season and he won well when last seen out defeating Evaluator. That rival has since gone on to frank the form this week at Goodwood and Rawdon should take plenty of stopping today. Hadrian rates the main danger as he won a competitive handicap at Haydock in good style last time when beating Goodbye Mr Bond. He looks a progressive sort and with the step up to 1m2f in his favour a big run is expected. Clipperdown is another improving type who proved that this trip suits when scoring at Ripon last time defeating Silverhay. However, this is tougher and he will need to step-up on that effort to make the frame. Mezuzah ran well for a long way in a ladies' race at Beverley last week and if he is in the mood again today he could go well. However, in a tight race to call the narrow vote is given to Rawdon.
Prince Nureyev (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, ridden to lead over 1f out, no extra and headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Evaluator (9-8) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (3) gf.
Namroc (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, not trouble leaders, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Evaluator (9-8) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (3) gf.
Rawdon (IRE) 7-2 (9-8) Led, headed 9f out, came towards centre and led that group over 8f out, ridden and overall leader over 1f out, driven out, won at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Evaluator (10-0) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Clipperdown (IRE) 5-2fav (9-13) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (4) gf beating Silverhay (9-1) by a hd, 7 ran.
Bridge Loan 7-1 (8-10) Dwelt, in touch, weakened over 2f out, last of 8, 26l behind Fracas (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Ryan's Future (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Slowly away, rapid headway to lead over 8f out, clear over 4f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 17l behind Red Spell (8-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (D2) pol in Nov.
Hadrian (IRE) 7-2fav (8-10) Tracked leader, pushed along over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, won at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gf beating Goodbye Mr Bond (9-1) by 1l, 10 ran.
Humble Opinion 6-1 (8-7) Tracked winner, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Paper Talk (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Ring of Destiny 13-2 (9-12) Led, ridden, headed just over 3f out, kept on well final 2f, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Iffy (9-7) at Sandown 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf.
