chased leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon outpaced by winner, weakened and lost 2nd post
held up mid-division, never trouble leaders
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on under pressure to take 2nd post, no chance with winner
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, slightly outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish
slowly into stride, in rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon in command, pushed clear final furlong, comfortably
EL AMEEN holds Great Art by half-a-length on their meeting last time and with this step up in trip likely to suit both of these we can't see that result being reversed so the first mentioned gets the verdict while Towthorpe could represent some value for each-way backers. The Mark Johnston trained selection was making his debut last time when ahead of his re-opposing rival. He was just a neck behind a subsequent winner now rated 78 and with the extra yardage taken on here likely to bring about more he should go a couple of places better. Great Art should also be seen in a better light over this test of stamina and while he held his form last time it's not obvious he can find the necessary improvement to overturn that last result with the pick. Towthorpe put in an encouraging first run to be really well held in third last time but with the usual improvement should be on the premises again. Landofthefourones ran well in bottomless ground last time and should improve here but with a bit to find we over look that one in favour of El Ameen
Foxholes Lodge 20-1 (9-2) Slowly away, outpaced, last of 12, 21l behind Evna (8-5) at Southwell 5f mdn stks (5) fbs in Jul.
El Ameen 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, soon outpaced, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Penitent (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Fabled Dancer (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden halfway, never near leaders, 9th of 12, 13l behind Ms Sophie Eleanor (8-12) at Thirsk 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Landofthefourones (USA) 5-4fav (9-3) In touch, pushed along 4f out, effort over 2f out, onepaced from over 1f out, 4th of 8, 4l behind Illusive Spirit (9-3) at Nottingham 1m mdn auc stks (6) hvy in Jul.
Towthorpe 14-1 (9-3) Led, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 3rd of 8, 10l behind Ordoney (9-9) at Redcar 7f mdn auc stks (5) gf.
Convitezza Domedriver filly out of Condoleezza.
Life's Challenge (USA) Mr Greeley filly out of Danse Du Diable.
Needy Mccredie 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, under pressure over 2f out, soon edged left and no impression, 5th of 11, 8l behind Cils Blancs (8-11) at Thirsk 7f fll mdn stks (4) gs.
Great Art (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, under pressure over 2f out, weakened just inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Penitent (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Mr Rainbow Efisio gelding out of Blossom.
