made all, quickened 1f out, soon clear, ran on well
reluctant to race, lost about 15 lenghts, latched onto rear of group over 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased
prominent, switched left over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up in rear against far rail, took keen hold, headway over 1f out, no impression inisde final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway on outside over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
held up in touch, pushed along over 2f out, carried slightly left over 1f out, not much room and soon weakened
in touch in mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, headway and carried sligthly left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 2nd close home, no chance with winner
held up in rear, took keen hold, ridden over 1f out, no impression
tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, no impression entering final furlong, lost 2nd close home
KUANYAO may be able to come out on top from the in-form pair of Lucy Brown and The Wee Chief. Lucy Brown is a fascinating runner and only Mick Easterby's third at this track in the past five seasons; neither of her two most recent predecessors have won but she was opening her account for this yard last time when 3lbs lower and has to be feared now that she's found her form for new connections. The handicapper appeared to have The Wee Chief's measure prior to his win at Windsor so it remains to be seen how he copes with a 4lb rise but he was good value for the success. Timeteam's recent victories have come in selling company but he's not badly treated on the best of his old form for Sylvester Kirk and could go well whilst his former handler is represented by Erebus who should throw down a strong challenge now that he's picked up the winning thread and the booking of Dettori bodes well. However, marginal preference is for Kuanyao who made steady progress for Peter Makin last term and resumed where he left off with victory at Yarmouth from a 5lb lower perch. He was allowed an uncontested lead that day and drops back in trip tonight but he seems to be pretty versatile and is worth keeping on side.
Kuanyao (IRE) 7-2 (9-11) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, won at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Rough Rock (9-1) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Timeteam (IRE) 15-8fav (9-2) Started slowly, soon pushed along, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, ridden and ran on to lead final 100 yards, won going away, won at Nottingham 6f 3yo & 4yo sll (6) gf beating Frontline Boy (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Lucy Brown 14-1 (9-4) Made all stands side group, ridden over 1f out, under pressure inside final furlong, just held on last strides, won at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun beating Dark Moment (9-4) by ns, 11 ran.
The Wee Chief (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Held up in touch in rear, travelled strongly, headway over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ridden and idled towards finish, held on well, won at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun beating Danzoe (9-6) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Sweet Gale (IRE) 10-1 (8-3) Started very slowly, behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 10th of 11, 6l behind Brandywell Boy (8-1) at Salisbury 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Erebus (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Pressed leader, ridden to lead when edged left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, won at Chepstow 6f 3yo stk 0-65 (6) gf in May beating Acquaviva (8-11) by 2l, 6 ran.
Pragmatist 9-2 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakening when bumped by rival 1f out, 6th of 12, 5l behind Averoo (9-7) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Bateleur 15-2 (9-12) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 4l behind Ace Of Spies (10-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Eye For The Girls 13-2 (10-1) Held up towards rear, smooth headway on outer over 2f out, soon challenging, led well over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Annes Rocket (10-12) at Salisbury 7f am hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
