led, shaken up over 3f out, kept on well final furlong
dwelt, soon chasing winner, ridden and weakened final furlong
held up, effort over 2f out, soon one pace after
tracked leaders, one pace final 2f
with leader and keen, lost place over 2f out
chased leaders on outside, kept on final furlong
held up, effort approaching 2 out, soon weakened
soon chasing leaders, lost place 3f out, soon behind
Royal Dignitary is on a roll and he can win again here at the main expense of Grand Opera and Inside Story. David Nicholls has got his stable in decent form at present, and his runner here is a perfect illustration of that. He has won three of his last four races and the manner of his most recent success marked him down as one to stay on the right side of. Grand Opera has been in fair form of late and he is eased in grade today, so he may be capable of making his presence felt. However, his sole success came two years ago so he does not have a good strike-rate. Inside Story wasn't beaten far behind Little Jimbob last time and it is interesting that there was market support for him that day. The yard do like a tilt at the ring so a market check is again advised. Of the others, Efidium is a course and distance winner and he would have claims on his best form. However, Royal Dignitary is in such good form that it is hard to see him getting beat.
Royal Dignitary (USA) 11-4fav (9-3) Made all, shaken up 2f out, ran on final furlong, won at Redcar 7f clm (5) gf in Jun beating Lewis Lloyd (8-6) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Grand Opera (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Mid-division, driven and outpaced 3f out, never on terms, 8th of 10, 8l behind Stoic Leader (8-12) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Neon Blue 16-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, headway 2f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 10, 7l behind Sadeek (9-6) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Inside Story (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Little Jimbob (9-8) at Carlisle 1m 1f clm (6) gf in Jun.
Bretwalda (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Chased leaders to halfway, 11th of 12, 19l behind Royal Dignitary (9-3) at Redcar 7f clm (5) gf in Jun.
Efidium 15-2 (8-11) Held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 13, 7l behind Flying Valentino (9-1) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Sir Bond (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 12, 13l behind Royal Dignitary (9-3) at Redcar 7f clm (5) gf in Jun.
Calza di Seta 33-1 (8-8) With leader, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 16l behind Timetable (8-13) at Redcar 1m mdn aut stk (6) gf in Jun.
Infinity Bond 28-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3l behind Actabou (8-7) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Legendary Guest 16-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, effort over 2f out, never troubled leaders, 8th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Actabou (8-7) at Redcar 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
