prominent, lost place over 2f out
led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
in touch, weakened over 2f out
always behind
mid-division, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway over 3f out, led over 2f out, ran on strongly
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, never able to challenge
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never on terms
held up, headway over 1f out, never nearer
keen in rear, headway over 2f out, no impression
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Aidan O'Brien wouldn't be having many runners in handicaps here so the presence of Cenotaph, who has been going well in tough races in Ireland, is intriguing. Sun Lover has been a beaten favourite in his two starts this season though has gone close on both occasions and can do so again. James Bethell doesn't waste long journeys from North Yorkshire and the consistent Truth Or Dare is in with a chance, though he keeps going up without winning. Pastoral Player won this in 2015 and arrives in winning form, though his victory at Epsom was in a lower-class handicap. In a wide-open event, a chance is taken with MR BOSSY BOOTS, a specialist on the all-weather but very well handicapped back on Turf. He didn't get the best of runs in this a year ago and hasn't run since January but his local trainer excels with these types and he can go well at a big price.
Ifwecan 40-1 (9-3) Raced centre tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 10l behind Home Of The Brave (9-3) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gs in Jul.
Medburn Dream 5-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra, 6th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Murad Khan (9-12) at Windsor 1m hcp (2) gd in Jul.
War Glory (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Raced centre, chased leader, led group 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no chance with leaders near side, 5th of 18, 6 1/4l behind Parfait (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Sinfonietta (FR) 12-1 (9-11) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to dispute 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with front pair, 4th of 11, 4l behind Laraaib (9-4) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Cenotaph (USA) 6-1 (9-7) Held up, soon raced in 8th, pushed along and progress 2f out, challenged from 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace close home, 4th of 10, 3/4l behind Severus (9-1) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Lost At Sea 25-1 (9-6) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 9th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Medahim (9-1) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gf in Jul.
The Warrior (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, pushed along and no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Greenside (9-11) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Truth Or Dare 6-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Century Dream (9-5) at Ayr 1m hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Noble Peace 11-4fav (9-13) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong when short of room, stayed on, 5th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Pastoral Player (9-13) at Epsom 7f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Medieval (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Stated slowly, held up last, some headway under pressure over 2f out, ridden and weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Marzouq (8-8) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Goring (GER) 8-1 (9-6) Held up in touch in 5th place, pushed along and faded inside final furlong, 13th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Carnageo (9-2) at Carlisle 1m hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Luis Vaz De Torres (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) In rear, soon tracked leaders in 3rd place, challenged over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on and lost 2nd place near finish, 3rd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Be Kool (9-4) at Ayr 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
War Department (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, pushed along towards rear, some headway 3f out, weakened from over 1f out, 13th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Classic Seniority (9-2) at Hamilton 6f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Reputation (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Dwelt and hampered start, in touch towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Ashpan Sam (9-6) at Epsom 6f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Boy In The Bar 6-1 (9-12) Tracked leader in stands side group, ridden and edged right 2f out, edged left and beaten over 1f out, 6th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Lightning Charlie (9-7) at Ascot 6f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Sun Lover 10-11fav (9-3) Chased leaders, led approaching final furlong, headed closing stages, kept on, 2nd of 7, hd behind Classic Seniority (9-3) at Doncaster 7f stks (3) gf in Jul.
Pastoral Player 8-1 (9-13) Rider removed hood late and slowly away in rear, ridden 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong to lead final strides, won at Epsom 7f hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Tavener (9-2) by nk, 9 ran.
Baron Bolt 9-2 (9-3) Keen early, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, driven and stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Horsted Keynes (9-5) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Mr Bossy Boots (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Fly leapt start and slowly away towards rear, switched right entering final furlong, ridden and ran on to go 2nd towards finish, no threat to winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind My Target (9-0) at Lingfield 1m hcp (2) pol in Jan.
Easy Tiger 15-8fav (9-3) Made all, set steady pace until quickened pace and soon 4 lengths clear with one other halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Leicester 7f hcp (3) gf in Jul beating Twin Appeal (9-12) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
