mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on, not reach leaders
tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never threatened
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out
soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out
held up towards rear, hard ridden and switched right 2f out, edged right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon well beaten
chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
last to break, held up in rear, struggling over 2f out
prominent, took keen hold, led over 2f out, driven and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
soon chasing leaders on outside, ridden and effort over 2f out, close up from over 1f out, kept on
held up in rear, driven and some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, driven over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, well beaten inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 2f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division on inside, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on
held up in rear, driven over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, lost place after 2f, headway and switched left over 2f out, driven over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, held by winner towards finish
NonRunner
This looks like a wide open renewal. A number of these ran well at Royal Ascot, including Carry On Deryck who won a valuable handicap in Dubai and has to be respected after his solid run in the Royal Hunt Cup. Tawdeea’s win in the Old Newton Cup is solid form, but he isn’t certain to act on the faster going here even if he’s recovered from his Haydock exertions. Oasis Fantasy looks high in the handicap and may not appreciate the drop back in trip while Spanish Squeeze has plenty of potential but lacks experience in the rough and tumble of a big field handicap. ARTHENUS (NAP) caught the eye on his seasonal debut at Newmarket and was staying on stoutly when stepped up to 1m2f in the Wolferton. He looks like a horse with more improvement to come and has the class to take this. Progressive handicapper Revolutionist and Royal Hunt Cup fourth Azraff can fill the places.
Basem 22-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, centre, ridden when groups merged over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 25th of 28, 14 3/4l behind Portage (9-5) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) sft in Jun.
Educate 16-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, soon not clear run and switched right, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Sir Isaac Newton (9-0) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp lst (1) gs in Jun.
Carry On Deryck 20-1 (9-6) Mid-division, centre, headway 2f out, soon ridden to chase leaders, kept on same pace, no impression, 9th of 28, 3 3/4l behind Portage (9-5) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) sft in Jun.
Balty Boys (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) In touch, far side, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 26th of 28, 18 1/4l behind Portage (9-5) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) sft in Jun.
Revolutionist (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outside, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, went 2nd entering final furlong, one pace under pressure, dropped to 3rd final 75 yards, 3rd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Sir Isaac Newton (9-0) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp lst (1) gs in Jun.
Fire Fighting (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 7th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Sir Isaac Newton (9-0) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp lst (1) gs in Jun.
Birdman (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Close up, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and slightly outpaced over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Kingston Kurrajong (8-1) at Windsor 1m hcp (2) sft in Jun.
Our Channel (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Soon led, stayed on inside rail in straight, ridden 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 17 1/4l behind My Dream Boat (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) gs in Apr.
Top Notch Tonto (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, last of 10, 11 1/2l behind Mutakayyef (9-7) at York 1m lst stks (1) gs in Jun.
Belgian Bill (9-1) Slowly into stride, mid-division, chased leaders 400m out, ran on same pace final 300m, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Tryster (9-1) at Meydan 1m 2f stks gd in Feb.
Gold Trail (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Prominent, led 2f out, hard ridden when challenged entering final furlong, headed closing stages, no extra, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Gabrial's King (9-1) at Chester 1m 5f hcp lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
What About Carlo (FR) 8-1 (8-13) Held up, towards rear, pushed along 3f out, slightly hampered over 2f out, headway centre over 1f out, kept on same pace and no threat to leaders inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 4l behind Secret Art (8-5) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Arthenus 12-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, went never nearer 4th towards finish, 4th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Sir Isaac Newton (9-0) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp lst (1) gs in Jun.
Mijhaar 25-1 (11-3) Always behind, pulled up before 5 out, at Haydock 2m 7f hcp (1) sft in Nov.
Tawdeea 8-1 (9-3) Held up, in mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, readily, won at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Jul beating Gold Prince (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Azraff (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, far side, driven when not clear run inside final 2f, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, held towards finish, 4th of 28, 2l behind Portage (9-5) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) sft in Jun.
Earth Drummer (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Mid-division, far side, driven to chase leaders inside final 2f, soon ridden, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 10th of 28, 4l behind Portage (9-5) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) sft in Jun.
Oasis Fantasy (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Steadied start, switched left and held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Barsanti (8-12) at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in May.
Elbereth 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd after 1f, led over 2f out, ridden edging left over 1f out, held on gamely under strong pressure close home, won at Nottingham 1m 2f lst fll stks (1) gf in Jun beating Tears of The Sun (9-0) by hd, 9 ran.
Spanish Squeeze (IRE) 7-2fav (9-6) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Nayel (8-7) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in May.
