mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, just failed
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
soon outpaced
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not trouble leaders
in touch, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, just held on
towards rear, headway and not clear run over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
switched left soon after start, outpaced, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakening when not much room over 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous
prominent, ridden over 1f out, no extra towards finish
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon edged right, no extra towards finish
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This looks a very competitive handicap and a narrow vote is given to Scrummage, with Roman Maze and Chicken Soup seen as the main rivals. It is not often you see a Michael Stoute horse down at the bottom of the handicap, but Scrummage is no world-beater. However he has put in some solid handicap performances to warrant the vote this afternoon. Following two comfortable victories, he was just pipped by Ans Bach in a decent Sandown contest last time and a repeat of that effort could be good enough this afternoon. Chicken Soup put in a stinker at Haydock last time but had previously scooted up here. If ignoring that last run he has to rate a massive danger to all. Roman Maze has a bit to find with Chicken Soup on running here, but is better off at the weights, and could reach the places. However off his current mark, Scrummage looks the best option.
Marshman (IRE) 40-1 (8-0) Held up mid-divisions nearside, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 18th of 20, 13l behind Dabbers Ridge (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Areyoutalkingtome 40-1 (9-2) In touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 14th of 16, 25l behind Road To Love (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Roman Maze 8-1 (9-12) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Chicken Soup (8-10) at Chester 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Kenmore 20-1 (9-10) Slowly away, pushed along over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Fullandby (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Ordnance Row 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along 5f out, bumped over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 9th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Illustrious Blue (9-4) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Inter Vision (USA) 15-2 (9-11) Held up, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind My Gacho (9-5) at Thirsk 6f hcap (4) gf in Jun.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 50-1 (7-7) Raced farside, tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 20, 7l behind Dabbers Ridge (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Lord of The East 20-1 (9-7) Chased winner to over 2f out, soon hard ridden, stayed on to go 2nd again inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Magic Rush (9-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Chicken Soup 8-11fav (10-1) Slowly into stride, soon pushed along, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 12l behind Bucharest (8-7) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Looks Could Kill (USA) 18-1 (9-13) Held up mid-division, driven over 1f out, ridden, kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 6th of 16, 6l behind Traytonic (9-8) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Tanforan 40-1 (9-6) Led, ridden, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 16, 8l behind Traytonic (9-8) at Redcar 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Landucci 9-2 (9-8) Towards rear, headway on outside 4f out, ridden 2f out, soon beaten, 13th of 14, 13l behind Bee Stinger (9-6) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) frm.
Mezuzah 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, driven and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Granston (9-12) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Scrummage 2-1fav (8-3) Chased leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden and caught final stride, 2nd of 11, shd behind Ans Bach (9-7) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Meditation 25-1 (8-6) Led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, chased winner until lost 2 places near finish, 4th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Jamieson Gold (8-11) at Newbury 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gs.
Vacation (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Towards rear, driven halfway, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 3l behind Angaric (8-6) at Beverley 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
