chased far side leaders, hard driven 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
chased winner far side, hard ridden 2f out , stayed on same pace final furlong
led far side group throughout, hard driven final furlong, just held on
raced stands' side, slowly into stride and always behind
raced stands' side and always behind
chased stands' side leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
raced stands' side, slowly away, held up, headway on outer of group over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
chased stands' side leader, hard ridden and ran on final furlong
raced stands' side, always behind
led stands' side group throughout, hard ridden and ran on final furlong, just failed
raced stands' side, slowly into stride and always well behind
behind far side, driven along 3f out, soon beaten
A tough race to call here for punters with many in with chances on their best form but the principals look to be Henry Tun, Valiant Romeo and Maluti and the tentative vote is given to Valiant Romeo. The selection has been in good form of late without winning but a reproduction of his latest second behind Champagne Cracker looks rock solid. He will like the ground and from a good draw he is taken to score. Henry Tun rates the main danger on his latest second behind American Cousin but he is best when allowed to dominate. That does not look likely here and at likely odds he looks worth opposing. Maluti is another worthy of respect as she is very well weighted on her best form but consistency is not her strong point so she can not be put forward with any confidence. Multahab is another with place claims but he ran as if in the handicappers grip last time out. Of the remainder, King Egbert is from a yard in form and could go well at a price but in a race where stakes should be kept to a minimum, for the winner we return to Valiant Romeo.
Jagged (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, driven along halfway, weakened 2f out, 8th of 12, 5l behind Sweetest Revenge (9-3) at Windsor 5f hcp (5) gs.
Valiant Romeo 5-2fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, headway to challenge over 1f out, led briefly final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Champagne Cracker (9-5) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Somerset West (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Behind far side, effort over 1f out, soon ridden and no impression, 11th of 20, 6l behind Kallista's Pride (10-9) at Thirsk 6f ldy sll hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jul.
Beverley Beau 12-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, soon one pace, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Montillia (9-1) at Musselburgh 5f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Multahab 6-1 (8-1) Keen, edged right on bend after 1f, soon chasing leaders, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 8l behind Intriguing Glimpse (9-2) at Brighton 5f hcp (4) gd.
King Egbert (FR) 13-2 (8-11) Slowly into stride, headway halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression, 8th of 20, 7l behind Rowanberry (8-8) at Yarmouth 6f mdn hcp (6) gf.
Maluti 16-1 (8-11) Started slowly, held up in rear centre group, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, no chance with stands side group, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Labelled With Love (9-3) at Lingfield 6f hcp (6) sft.
Henry Tun 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind American Cousin (9-3) at Beverley 5f stk (7) gf in May.
