mid-division, headway on inside over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, led over 6f out, headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
took keen hold behind leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, soon beaten
mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
never better than mid-division
held up behind leaders, smooth progress to challenge 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, led 3f out, headed over 1f out, chased winner final furlong
led and headed over 6f out, remained in touch, driven along over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
always in rear
Enforcer was good value for his success at Goodwood last month but that was on a soft surface and, back on today's faster ground, he looks worth taking on with preference for Alamiyan over Todman Avenue. The last mentioned has shown some decent form in France and is difficult to evaluate on his British debut for Luca Cumani so may be best watched. Pevensey won nicely at York last month but has been done few favours with a draw in stall two and of more interest may be Brian Ellison's Ashkal Way, although the son of Ashkalani may want a softer surface to be seen to better effect. Recent Leicester winner Royal Jet could have been better berthed while Liakoura, who is well drawn, comes from the Amanda Perrett stable that is struggling for winners at present. Mark Johnston's Tarraman has not progressed as much as may have been expected and of more interest may be Cheerleader, although he is another with a tricky draw to overcome. A market move for Group Captain would be of interest but the vote goes to Sir Michael Stoute's Alamiyan, who probably found the ground against him at Goodwood and looks worth another chance on the evidence of previous form at Pontefract, especially from his decent draw.
Enforcer 6-1 (8-9) Held up, last and plenty to do when not clear run 3f out, quickened and good headway over 1f out, led final 150 yards, cleverly, won at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) sft in Jul beating Ashkal Way (7-12) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Real Quality (USA) 33-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 21, 9l behind Mostashaar (9-1) at York 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Hallhoo (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 11l behind Enforcer (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Todman Avenue (USA) (9-0) Tracked leader, effort when impeded 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Home Call (8-7) at Fontainebleau 1m 2f stk frm in Mar.
Leo's Lucky Star (USA) 14-1 (9-4) Raced centre, led that group, switched far side 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 12, 23l behind Diamonds And Dust (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Liakoura (GER) 9-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Able Baker Charlie (9-3) at Newbury 1m 2f stk 0-95 (2) gs in Jul.
Pevensey (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Tracked leading pair, headway 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jul beating Danehill Willy (9-6) by 1l, 7 ran.
Group Captain 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, 9th of 18, 6l behind Camrose (9-12) at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gd.
Ashkal Way (IRE) 10-1 (7-12) Held up in mid-division, effort on rails to lead 2f out, kept on until headed and not pace of winner final 150 yards, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Enforcer (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Tarraman (USA) 12-1 (8-0) Always behind, never dangerous from 3f out, 13th of 17, 15l behind Another Bottle (8-12) at Newbury 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Best Prospect (IRE) 20-1 (7-10) Tracked leader, driven to chase winner from 2f out, outpaced by leading pair just inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Enforcer (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Royal Jet 9-4fav (8-8) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden and led inside final furlong, won at Leicester 1m 4f stk 0-75 (4) gd beating Neutrino (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
High Dyke 16-1 (9-5) Towards rear, never dangerous, 9th of 10, 19l behind Habshan (9-5) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Bolton Hall (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Behind, headway over 2f out, ridden, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 4th of 8, 7l behind Regent's Secret (9-6) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (4) gf.
Alamiyan (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, ridden 4f out, soon beaten, 6th of 11, 10l behind Enforcer (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Cheerleader 25-1 (8-4) Led until headed 2f out, weakened quickly, 9th of 11, 15l behind Enforcer (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) sft in Jul.
