raced keenly, headway to lead 9f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f
led 2f, tracked leader until 3f out, chased leaders, weakened 2f out
mid-division on outside, reminders 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, pushed along and headway chasing leaders over 2f out kept on same pace inside final furlong
pushed along and soon racing in mid-division, headway tracking leaders 3f out, switched left to outside going well over 2f out, headway ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
chased leaders, 2nd and every chance 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, weakened and lost 2 places towards finish
held up towards rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten
slowly into stride, held up in last pair, headway over 2f out, not clear run and switched out over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish, closed on 2nd but no chance with winner
held up towards rear, headway on outside chasing leaders 2f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, stayed on into 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
held up towards rear, never on terms
chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, chased winner until 1f out, weakened rapidly inside final furlong
chased leaders weakened well over 1f out
NonRunner
Mark Johnston last won this in 2009 but is going for it big time here with five entries. Jockey bookings probably won't offer too many clues though Joe Fanning's presence on Dr Richard Kimble, who isn't exactly consistent but has won over track and trip, suggests he'll be tuned up for this. Franny Norton rides the unbeaten Hibernicus and keeps the partnership intact after a facile Pontefract victory and he can go well as can Howman, who steps up markedly in trip after completing a double over 1m1f. The latter is just 2lb higher so must be on the shortlist though it's the maiden BARITONE who looks the one to be on. A late-maturing son of Camelot, he's looked certain to be suited by a step-up to this trip in his races to date and can probably go on to better things. Sergio Leone is due to go up 4lb after last week's neck defeat over 1m2f at Newbury where he was staying on strongly at the finish so he can get into contention.
Hibernicus (IRE) 6-4 (9-9) Made all, clear over 2f out, stayed on strongly unchallenged, won at Pontefract 1m 4f stks (4) gf in Jul beating Reactive (9-2) by 12l, 5 ran.
King's Proctor (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Led early, prominent, ridden and not able to go with front pair from over 1f out, 3rd of 5, 3 1/4l behind Jackfinbar (9-7) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Celestial Force (IRE) 9-4jfav (9-7) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 5, 4 1/4l behind Sleeping Lion (9-2) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Occupy (USA) 7-2 (8-8) Held up in touch, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 13 3/4l behind Cross Counter (9-7) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Desert Path 12-1 (8-6) Held up on outside, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 10 3/4l behind Cross Counter (9-7) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Epaulement (IRE) 6-4fav (8-12) Went right start, led, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Gossip Column (8-13) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Candidate (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Held up, switched left and headway over 3f out, soon pressing winner, no impression inside final furlong, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 5, 4 3/4l behind We Know (8-10) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Baritone (IRE) 11-2 (8-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Elwazir (9-8) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Howman (IRE) 5-4fav (9-7) Tracked leader, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Yarmouth 1m 1f hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Mashaheer (9-6) by nk, 4 ran.
Sergio Leone (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 7, nk behind Asoof (9-6) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Groveman 15-8fav (9-2) Held up in touch, led over 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp (5) fm in Jul beating Golden Image (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Dr Richard Kimble (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, outpaced by front pair over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression in 4th from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 6l behind Matchmaking (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Winged Spur (IRE) 7-2 (9-11) Led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 3, 7 3/4l behind Grey Spirit (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 1f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Juneau (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Led early, prominent, carried right over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Caravela (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp fll (2) gd in Aug.
