behind, ridden over 3f out, some late headway, nearest finish
tracked winner, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway from over 1f out, not reach leaders
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase winner over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase winner entering final furlong, one pace inside final furlong
made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, virtually pulled up
mid-division, ridden and chased winner over 3f out until weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway to chase winner final furlong, soon one pace
tracked winner, ridden over 3f out, soon beaten
Tony Tie is a tentative choice in this handicap, with Commitment Lecture, Ulysees, Cordage, Arnprior and Anthemion all afforded respect. Tony Tie ran respectably from today's mark over course and distance last time and this course and distance winner certainly has place claims again today. Commitment Lecture was a length and three quarters behind him there, but was staying on after missing the break. Ulysees has won here and was staying on over course and distance on his most recent run and has to be granted respect. Cordage has not fully built on earlier promise but, still lightly raced, might go well at today's shorter trip than for recent outings. Trevian was staying on well at Windsor last time and, over this longer trip given that he is reasonably weighted at best, he could present a threat to all. Arnprior improved for the step up in trip to win at Hamilton last time and could have more to come. Anthemion was given an excellent ride by his young rider at Hamilton four days ago and could yet make them all go again. However, we will give the slightly speculative vote to Tony Tie.
Ulysees (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Steadied and switched left start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Sea Storm (9-3) at Ayr 1m hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Growler 20-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden and edged left 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 10, 7l behind Piccolo Prince (9-3) at Hamilton 6f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Tony Tie 15-2 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Boo (8-13) at Ayr 1m hcp (5) gf.
Cordage (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 13, 19l behind Dancer's Serenade (8-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Jun.
Trevian 40-1 (8-13) Towards rear, headway over 2f out to chase leaders, no extra from over 1f out, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind dhtrs Sir Edwin Landseer (9-6) & Nautical (9-8) at Windsor 6f hcp (5) gf.
Commitment Lecture 13-2 (9-0) Dwelt and behind, ridden 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Boo (8-13) at Ayr 1m hcp (5) gf.
Anthemion (IRE) 7-2 (8-6) Made all, soon clear, ridden 2f out, held on well final furlong, won at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (5) gf beating Regent's Secret (10-5) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Arnprior (USA) 9-4 (8-11) Tracked leader, headway to challenge over 2f out, soon ridden, led over 1f out, held on close home, won at Hamilton 1m 3yo stk 0-60 (6) gf beating Sound And Vision (9-0) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Parisian Playboy 14-1 (8-2) Pulled hard, close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakening when bumped 1f out, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Kareeb (9-1) at Newmarket 7f app hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Showtime Annie 14-1 (9-1) In touch, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Calculaite (9-6) at Haydock 1m hcp (5) gf.
Airedale Lad (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, no impression when slipped on bend over 3f out, 10th of 18, 11l behind Stamford Blue (8-11) at Thirsk 1m sll (5) gf in Jun.
