chased leaders stands side, effort 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders far side, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
reared at start, mid-division far side, ridden along halfway, never near to challenge
in touch far side, ridden along halfway, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
in touch far side, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
made all, led far side group, driven over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong
towards rear far side, never dangerous
chased leaders stands side, driven over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent stands side, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
virtually refused to race, tailed off
held up stands side, effort over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner
chased leaders far side, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong
towards rear far side, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch far side, driven over 1f out, one pace final furlong
always rear divison far side
held up behind leaders far side, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
led stands side group, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner
prominent for 4f stands stand side
prominent stands side, ridden along halfway, soon beaten
towards rear far side, never dangerous
in touch far side, ridden along over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong
never better than mid-division far side group
This is a cracking contest which can go the way of Indian Trail, who is narrowly preferred to the likes of Fantasy Believer, Orpsie Boy and Ice Planet. The selection will relish these ground conditions and he would have won a similar event to this at Goodwood earlier in the month granted a clear run. He is clearly on good terms with himself and he has a decent draw so he should go close. Fantasy Believer ran a fair race in the Steward's Cup at Goodwood last time but he has not been done any favours by the draw today and for that reason we will take him on. Orpsie Boy has won his last three races in good style and he is clearly progressive. Luke Morris takes a handy 5lbs off his back and he should be capable of making the frame. Ice Planet is a course and distance winner and he has a good draw so he could go well at a price. Zomerlust won very well last time but has it all to do from his high draw today, and we will stick with Indian Trail who stands out as the one to beat.
Grantley Adams 20-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, behind on stand's side, ran on final furlong, never dangerous, 11th of 27, 3 1/2l behind Zidane (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
The Tatling (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Not clear run 1f out, mainly towards rear on far side, 19th of 27, 5l behind Zidane (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Fayr Jag (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Soon pushed along in mid-division stand's side, headway over 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra, 7th of 27, 3l behind Zidane (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Obe Brave (9-3) In touch, effort over 2f out, one pace, 9th of 12, 13l behind Grantley Adams (8-11) at Nad Al Sheba 6f hcp gd in Feb.
Zomerlust 8-1 (9-5) Reared at start and switched right, held up headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) hvy in Jul beating Turnkey (8-13) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Kostar 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division in centre, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 22nd of 27, 6l behind Zidane (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Turnkey 15-2 (9-4) Slowly away, held up last, switched to wide outside 3f out, edged right, made headway from 2f out until no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Laa Rayb (8-12) at Goodwood 7f stk 0-95 (2) gd.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Green Manalishi (9-0) at Chester 6f lst stk (1) gf.
Philharmonic 9-1 (9-7) Held up behind leaders, ridden along halfway, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Zomerlust (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) hvy in Jul.
Skhilling Spirit 7-2fav (9-9) refused in race won by Zomerlust (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) hvy in Jul, 12 ran.
Fullandby (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 12, 29l behind Zomerlust (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) hvy in Jul.
Fantasy Believer 14-1 (8-11) Held up in centre, ridden and some headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders, 8th of 27, 3l behind Zidane (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Orpsie Boy (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-6) Held up, headway from 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ascot 6f hcap (3) gf in Jul beating Roman Maze (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Ajigolo 25-1 (9-9) Towards rear, effort halfway, no impression, 9th of 13, 6l behind Judd Street (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
One More Round (USA) 16-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 6l behind Phantom Whisper (9-4) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Indian Trail 6-1jt-fav (9-5) Raced far side, not clear run 2f out, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, gaining towards finish, 3rd of 27, 1l behind Pearly Wey (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Ice Planet 12-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Knot In Wood (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcap (2) gs in Jul.
Wyatt Earp (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Always behind and outpaced, 10th of 12, 11l behind Knot In Wood (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcap (2) gs in Jul.
Roman Maze 7-1 (9-2) In touch near side, soon weakened over 1f out, 10th of 27, 4l behind Pearly Wey (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Chookie Heiton (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders centre, weakened 2f out, 13th of 16, 7l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gs in Jul.
Malcheek (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, driven over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating Inter Vision (9-0) by 1l, 9 ran.
Bahamian Pirate (USA) 12-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 12l behind Zomerlust (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) hvy in Jul.
River Falcon 14-1 (9-7) Towards rear and soon chased along, never troubled leaders, 7th of 13, 6l behind Judd Street (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
