in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, edged left under pressure and kept on to chase winner inside
slowly into stride, mid-division, headway 2f out, chased leaders, under pressure, edged left and no further impression
slowly into stride, outpaced, ran on to chase leaders final furlong
made all, clear over 1f out, ran on
track leaders, weakened approaching final furlong
soon with leader, weakened over 2f out and eased
tracked leaders and keen, weakened over 2f out
towards rear, some late progress
Timeteam sets the standard and can get off the mark at the fifth time of asking; Mick Channon and Richard Hannon both provide the sternest opposition. It is doubtful that connections have unearthed a rare gem in the selection; however Sylvester Kirk's Danetime colt deserves to get his head in front. He has been well-fancied on his last two defeats so is not one for the mortgage, however he should take this from his low draw. Robin The Till and My Dixie Darling represent the wildly in-form Richard Hannon, with the former looking the pick on jockey bookings and also on the form shown so far. Inthawain and Rockinit represent Mick Channon and both rate as dangers. The former is likely to improve on his debut run at Ripon where he ran well after being outpaced early, whilst the latter ran well at Warwick last time and should appreciate the drop in trip. Leverage needs a check in the betting along with Belated Silver, however whilst there may be no cunning plan for him, it is Timeteam who can squash his rivals.
Belated Silver (IRE) Clodovil colt, half-brother to winning miler Totally Focussed.
Robin The Till 6-4fav (8-12) Soon led, headed 4f out, led 3f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Madame Trop Vite (8-12) at Chester 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Edgeworth (IRE) Pyrus colt out of a moderate racemare.
Rio Gael (IRE) Captain Rio gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-2m.
Timeteam (IRE) 11-10fav (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden and edged left over 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 5, 2l behind Night Seed (8-7) at Chepstow 5f nov stk (4) sft in Jul.
Inthawain 22-1 (9-0) Soon outpaced, always behind, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Sirenuse (9-0) at Ripon 5f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Jul.
Rockinit (IRE) 17-2 (8-6) Chased winner, ridden and one pace final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Lucky Redback (9-1) at Warwick 7f 2yo nov stk (5) gf in Jul.
Lana's Charm Lend A Hand filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Nylla.
My Dixie Darling (USA) 20-1 (8-12) Always behind, 9th of 11, 9l behind Red Rossini (9-3) at Windsor 5f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Leverage (IRE) Xaar colt, half-brother to numerous winners from 7f-1m2f.
