led early, tracked leader, led over 6f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden well over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon edged left, kept on well
soon led, headed over 6f out, weakened over 4f out
Nonrunner
CLASSIC CONTOURS is put forward ahead of Perfect Shot and Shemoli in a competitive affair. John Quinn's charge has been a model of consistency since being stepped up to twelve furlongs but has been given every chance by the handicapper. His young pilot is good value for his 7lbs and it could turn out to be a shrewd move to employ his services. Perfect Shot was long odds-on to open his account in a Chepstow maiden which may have given him a boost in confidence whilst the form was given a boost when the runner-up made a winning debut in handicap company. Shemoli made every yard when landing a modest maiden at Pontefract but that form was given a boost too when the runner-up took a similarly poor heat at Catterick next time; he may also have more in the locker. Citizenship makes most appeal of the remainder who are by no means dismissed but we prefer the claims of Classic Contours.
Shemoli 7-4 (9-3) Made all, quickened clear 2f out, ridden out final furlong, won at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun beating Spiekeroog (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Perfect Shot (IRE) 2-11fav (8-12) Tracked leader from over 4f out, led 2f out, hung left and soon clear, won at Chepstow 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun beating Saxona (9-7) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Tropical Blue 3-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Norwegian Dancer (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f mdn stks (4) gf in Jun.
Classic Contours (USA) 11-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, kept on final furlong, 4th of 6, 3/4l behind Stanstill (9-7) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Taste The Wine (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Soon chased leader until 10f out, remained close up, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong, 7th of 8, 20l behind Excelsior Academy (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jun.
Lombok 7-2 (9-4) Soon led, ridden and hung right 3f out then left, soon headed, driven, weakened approaching final furlong, weakened final furlong, lost 3rd post, 4th of 9, 19l behind Taste The Wine (8-12) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Captain Flack 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, ridden and kept on well, won at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo sell stks (6) pol in Jun beating Diktalina (8-7) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Citizenship 20-1 (8-3) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 6l behind Quai D'orsay (9-7) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-90 (2) gd in Jun.
