led stands side group, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch far side, ridden along halfway, soon beaten
prominent stands side, ridden over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
steadied at start and held up stands side, headway over 1f out, never near to challenge
never better than mid-division stands side
prominent stands side, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home
chased leaders to halfway stands side
towards rear stands side, soon ridden along, stayed on final furlong
in touch far side group, switched right after 1f, never dangerous thereafter
prominent for 4f stands side
slowly into stride, always behind
in touch stands side, led over 1f out, kept on until headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home
in touch far side, led group over 1f out, never troubled leaders
chased leaders to halfway far side
always behind far side
led far side group, headed over 1f out, never dangerous
mid-division stands side, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
mid-division stands side, ridden along half way, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
This is a distinctly moderate contest to end the afternoon's action and what can only be a tentative vote goes to Lambency, who gets the vote ahead of Roman Quintet and Valverde. The last mentioned opened his account at the tenth time of asking when landing a Bath claimer last month and George Baker's gelding has every chance if in the same mood today. Giles Bravery's Duke Of Milan has run well in his last two starts and is bound to be popular with many but he may be a shade high in the weights at present. Obe One is capable but has proven to be hard to win with in recent seasons, while High Window remains a maiden after 27 starts and is hard to back with any confidence. Roman Quintet has been running well and has every chance but marginal preference is for Lambency, who has shown improved form in recent starts.
Roman Quintet (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Choisette (9-7) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Buzbury Rings 12-1 (8-13) Mid-division, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 15th of 19, 13l behind Johnston's Glory (9-11) at Redcar 6f hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Wiltshire (IRE) 18-1 (8-9) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden along halfway, some late headway but never reached challenging position, 6th of 14, 5l behind Steel Blue (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Lambency (IRE) 7-2 (8-10) Behind, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Tilsworth Charlie (9-0) at Thirsk 6f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Valverde (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, outpaced, ridden and edged left to rail and ran on from over 1f out, kept on to lead close home, won at Bath 6f clm (5) gd in Jul beating Towy Boy (8-13) by a nk, 11 ran.
Ryedane (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden and effrot over 1f out, every chance until one pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Johnston's Glory (9-1) at Catterick 6f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Jordi Roper (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Held up, smooth headway to go in touch over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 18l behind Natural Rhythm (8-11) at Hamilton 1m 3yo hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Greek Secret 16-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden along halfway, never troubled leaders, 7th of 14, 6l behind Steel Blue (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Flamestone 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 5th of 10, 18l behind Stalking Shadow (9-3) at Thirsk 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Jul.
Whozart (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Whinhill House (9-1) at Catterick 5f clm (6) gf in Jul.
Cabourg (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden along halfway, soon beaten, last of 14, 41l behind Messiah Garvey (9-3) at Beverley 7f sll (6) gf in Jul.
Ensign's Trick 16-1 (8-8) Took keen hold, prominent, hung right from over 5f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 22l behind Harare (9-7) at Chester 1m app hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Empire Dancer (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Behind, never dangerous, 13th of 18, 21l behind Silly Gilly (9-0) at Redcar 1m hcap (6) gf in Jul.
Bahamian Duke 33-1 (8-8) Behind, outpaced halfway, driven and kept on from over 1f out, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 5l behind Miss Daawe (9-0) at Thirsk 5f app hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Law Maker 33-1 (8-13) Soon outpaced, behind final 3f, 8th of 9, 10l behind Blessed Place (8-9) at W'hampton 5f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Celeb Style (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride, held up, never dangerous, 10th of 13, 7l behind By The Edge (8-7) at W'hampton 5f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Dec.
Obe One 16-1 (7-13) Started slowly, behind, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 4th of 11, 2l behind Comptonspirit (9-7) at Pontefract 5f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
High Window (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Mandalay King (8-3) at Redcar 6f app hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Duke Of Milan (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Patavium Prince (9-10) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Desert Hunter (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Behind, driven and outpaced over 2f out, no danger after, 7th of 9, 7l behind Optical Illusion (9-6) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gd in Jul.
