pressed leader, every chance from over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no extra towards finish
anticipated start, fly jumped leaving stalls, always behind, never dangerous afterwards
mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
pressed leader, led over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, headed final strides
mid-division, outpaced halfway and dropped towards rear, ran on well again final, not troubled leaders
held up in touch, not clear run on rails from 2f out, to well inside final furlong, eased near finish
chased leaders to over 2f out, weakened
led until headed over 2f out, soon weakened
started slowly, always behind, struggling halfway
always behind
always towards rear
held up towards rear, soon ridden along, never near leaders
switched right to far side rail after 1f, good headway over 1f out, switched left, stayed on well to lead last strides
held up, not clear run on rail 2f out, kept on final furlong, no impression
Nonrunner
Many of these can be given chances, but Fromsong looks thrown in off his current mark and, as he arrives here on the back of a solid effort last time, he is selected as the value call. Dancing Mystery does not know how to run a bad race and will be a live danger judging by his resurgent form this season, while Whinhill House has Whinhill out of all recognition lately and he too has to be shortlisted as a threat. Another to bear in mind is Dame De Noche, who could be a different proposition now that she has a couple of runs behind her. Still, she has it to do from top weight in this company and it will take a good effort for her to prevail, even though she has won from a 2lb higher rating in the past. Winhill House has paid his way with six victories since the turn of the year. However, he is now 34lb higher than when his winning run started and he may be found out in this company. Therefore, it may be worthwhile chancing Fromsong for one more throw of the dice. Rod Millman's charge has been very highly tried over the years but has still shown great heart in defeat. He is now being given some slack by the handicapper, but it would be very dangerous to underestimate the seven-year-old now that he is back on a winning mark.
Dame de Noche 5-1 (9-2) Led, headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Fruit of Glory (9-8) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gf in May.
Dancing Mystery 7-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway, squeezed through and ran on final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Red Sovereign (8-8) at Brighton 5f hcp (4) frm in May.
Whinhill House 4-1 (9-3) Made most, ran on strongly final furlong, won at Carlisle 5f hcp (4) frm in May beating True Magic (8-9) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Red Sovereign 25-1 (8-8) Made all, set strong pace, 2 lengths clear 1f out, ran on well, won at Brighton 5f hcp (4) frm in May beating Treasure Cay (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Nivernais 5-1jt-fav (8-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 13, 5l behind Gift Horse (9-7) at Doncaster 6f hcp (4) gs in May.
Simpsons Mount (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, hung left from 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Red Sovereign (8-8) at Brighton 5f hcp (4) frm in May.
Golden Dixie (USA) 10-1 (9-5) In touch, effort and hampered over 1f out, ridden to lead inside over final furlong, ran on well, comfortably, won at Goodwood 5f app hcp (5) gs in May beating Attorney (8-7) by 2l, 14 ran.
Fictional 16-1 (8-7) In touch, led briefly over 2f out, soon beaten, 9th of 14, 7l behind River Falcon (8-8) at York 5f hcp (2) sft in May.
