tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
dwelt towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden to chase winner entering final furlong, kept on one pace, lost 2nd close home
towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd near finish
dwelt raced wide in rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
never better than mid-division
close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on
Most have plenty to prove in this. Eutropius, Reset City and San Cassiano certainly fall into that category while Ofcoursewecan is attractively treated but has only beaten five rivals home in his last four races and looks impossible to read. It's My Time is not the easiest to catch right either so NOW MY SUN is preferred as he at least enters the contest with winning form next to his name. He unwound a long, steady run to score a third course success at Haydock last time with the main concern that all his best form has been delivered at that venue. He's a hopeful choice with Argaki not ruled out off the bottom perch despite being asked to take a significant rise in class.
Full Toss 50-1 (8-13) In touch far side, ridden to lead that side 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no impression with stands side towards finish, 6th of 28, 4l behind Henry Allingham (8-13) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
San Cassiano (IRE) 5-2fav (9-13) With leader, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 10l behind Oetzi (9-2) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
Now My Sun 6-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway towards inside over 2f out, not clear run and switched left to inside approaching final furlong, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on to lead close home, won at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun beating Las Verglas Star (9-1) by nk, 12 ran.
Eutropius (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Keen tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 8, 14l behind San Cassiano (8-12) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Reset City 7-4fav (8-6) Dwelt, held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 9l behind Hydrant (8-6) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
High Resolution 9-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 14l behind Coral Sands (8-7) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs in May.
It's My Time 20-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden over 2f out, not troubled leaders, 4th of 6, 10l behind Ribbons (9-4) at Newmarket 1m flls hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Ofcoursewecan (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Led, pushed along over 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 12l behind Typhon (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo stk 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Argaki (IRE) 2-1 (9-0) Prominent, went 2nd over 2f out, led well over 1f out, edged left inside final 100 yards, stayed on, won at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd in Jun beating Gwael (8-9) by 5l, 4 ran.
Jordaura 22-1 (9-10) Held up in last pair, headway towards inside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Tapis Libre (10-3) at Pontefract 1m 2f ladies hcp 0-75 (5) gd.
