mid-division, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, ridden when not much room 2f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish
towards rear, headway on outer well over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
reared start, in touch halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
always behind
led, ridden 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, headway and edged right 2f out, kept on same pace
in touch, chased leaders halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, headway well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on
Nonrunner
What Katie Did is the pick at the weights but she's failed to reach the frame in six runs on grass and the blinkers will need to have the desired effect if she's to take this prize. So, we're going to side with New York Oscar. The selection has a bit to prove on turf as well but he's been keeping much better company than this on the all-weather of late and is worth chancing in this class from a decent draw with blinkers replacing cheekpieces. The form of the Millman string brings Vogarth into the equation and he ran well enough for long enough in a handicap over seven last time to suggest that he could be a factor. Racing Stripes is relatively consistent and should be a factor in this contest despite facing a stiff task strictly on official ratings. Ratings bring Flight Plan into consideration and he didn't fare too badly three starts back but found little for pressure last time. Preference is for New York Oscar.
Bertie Swift 22-1 (8-13) Raced centre, chased leaders, effort over 2f out, soon one pace, 5th of 8, 3l behind Dickie Le Davoir (9-9) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Fervent 40-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, chased leaders, weakening when not much room over 2f out, last of 12, 34l behind Silver Blue (8-4) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gf in May.
Flamestone 66-1 (9-0) Raced wide, in touch, slipped on bend over 5f out and fell in race won by One Night In Paris (9-0) at Leicester 1m 2f sll (6) gf in May, 12 ran.
Leonard Charles 33-1 (9-2) Mid-division, effort halfway, soon behind, tailed off, last of 12, 45l behind Mister Jingles (9-0) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Nordic Light (USA) 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division on outside, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 18l behind Dressed To Dance (9-4) at Bath 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Racing Stripes (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, held up, not clear run over 1f out, never able to challenge, 5th of 11, 5l behind Hurricane Hen (9-4) at W'hampton 5f sll (6) pol in Jun.
Vogarth 20-1 (9-2) Chased leaders on outer, led 4f out, headed inside final 2f, weakened quickly, 12th of 18, 8l behind Imperial Lucky (9-6) at Lingfield 7f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
What Katie Did (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden 2f out, weakened, last of 8, 9l behind Honey Monster (9-5) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Come On Nellie (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Always behind, tailed off final 5f, last of 11, well behind Sir Duke (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 4f 3yo stk 0-55 (6) pol in Oct.
Minimum Fuss (IRE) 80-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 15l behind Diriculous (9-3) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-60 (6) fbs in Jan.
Flight Plan 11-4 (8-11) Stumbled start, held up, ridden 4f out, not run on, 6th of 9, 14l behind Rockfield Lodge (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo sll (6) gf in Jun.
Marquis de Louvois (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Jumped right at start, raced wide towards rear, never dangerous, last of 12, 13l behind Marvellous Value (8-13) at Catterick 6f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Capriccioso 4-1 (8-8) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Stoneacre Sarah (8-8) at Lingfield 5f mdn stk (5) pol in Feb.
Klarity 20-1 (8-10) In rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 15, 9l behind Minwir (9-0) at Great Leighs 6f 3yo hcp (6) pol in Jun.
New York Oscar (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) In rear, soon pushed alogn, never a factor, 7th of 8, 11l behind Almaty Express (9-0) at Great Leighs 5f hcap (4) pol in May.
Terandeil 66-1 (9-2) Dwelt, raced stand side group, headway to chase leader halfway, no extra final furlong, 6th of 17, 8l behind Jaconet (8-9) at Ripon 6f app sll (6) gf in Jun.
