mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon switched left and ridden, stayed on strongly, led final stride
led until over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression when not much room just inside final furlong
chased leader, every chance over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on but no extra when headed final strides
mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, not much room over 1f out, stayed on, nearest finish
held up towards rear, headway 6f out, tracked leaders 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden 3f out, switched left over 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to go 4th close home
held up towards rear, switched left over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
Mark Johnston does well with his runners at this meeting so his two representatives here Crosspeace and I'm So Lucky have to be respected but both look to have their fair share of weight and preference is for recent Newbury winner Salinja. Amanda Perrett's gelding was all out to win at the Berkshire venue but that was over a mile and he is better over this trip and has solid claims back over this trip off just a 3lb higher mark than at Newbury. John Dunlop's Coup d'Etat has not been beaten far in his last two starts and is entitled to be thereabouts again, while Tabadul has been running well on sand of late but may not be as effective back on turf. Optimus disappointed at Ascot last time and may now be best watched, while Ofaraby is hard to win with and a bigger threat may come from Willie Muir's Impeller, who is capable on the pick of his from. Salinja is in good heart at present though and remains potentially well treated so he gets the vote.
Crosspeace (IRE) Evensfav (9-0) Disputed lead, headed just over 1f out, no extra final furlong and lost 3rd post, last of 4, 2l behind Impeller (9-0) at Epsom 1m 2f stk (3) gd in Jul.
I'm So Lucky 7-1 (9-11) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon behind, 18th of 20, 24l behind Fairmile (8-12) at York 1m 2f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Salamanca 25-1 (8-8) Started slowly, settled in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind I'm So Lucky (8-7) at Ascot 1m 2f lst hcp (1) gf in Jun.
Salinja (USA) 18-1 (9-1) Steadied start, held up in rear, steady headway 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gd in Jul beating Audience (8-10) by a nk, 12 ran.
Impeller (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, not clear run 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Senor Dali (8-10) at Ascot 1m 2f stk 0-95 (2) gf in Jul.
All That And More (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Settled in rear, always behind, ridden over 4f out, no chance final 3f, tailed off, last of 19, 41l behind Young Mick (8-8) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Pagan Sword 14-1 (8-7) Bumped start, always rear group, tailed off final 2f, 18th of 19, 40l behind Young Mick (8-8) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Tabadul (IRE) 5-1co-fav (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, kept on until headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Fairmile (8-9) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jun.
Humble Opinion 7-2 (10-0) Held up, ridden over 2f out, effort approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Inchloch (9-9) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Jack of Trumps (IRE) 15-2 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, 5th of 11, 11l behind Acrobatic (8-10) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jul.
Coup d'Etat 11-2 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway on inside over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Dansili Dancer (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jul.
Active Asset (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Took keen hold and held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Nelsons Column (8-9) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Folio (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Held up in mid-division, headway 2f out, driven and stayed on one pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Brief Goodbye (9-6) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
Dancing Lyra 8-1 (9-0) Behind, effort over 4f out, ridden and not much room over 1f out, switched left and ran on well inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3l behind Goodbye Mr Bond (9-4) at York 1m 1f hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Magic Sting 2-1fav (9-8) Held up 5th, ridden to lead far side over 2f out, stayed on until headed by near side final 100 yards, 2nd of 10, nk behind Blackmail (8-8) at Epsom 1m 2f app hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Lucayan Dancer 12-1 (9-8) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Forthright (9-4) at Ripon 1m 4f hcap (3) gd in Jul.
Ofaraby 8-1 (9-8) Held up behind, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 17, 2l behind Chantaco (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Optimus (USA) 5-1fav (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 7l behind Champions Gallery (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
