behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on, not reached leaders
keen, in touch, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, not quicken
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, led over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on
held up, ridden when hung left and rider dropped reins over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not reached leaders
behind, ridden when not clear run 1f out, stayed on, not troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Banknote, Namroud and Military Cross are the three that catch the eye here and Banknote is given the nod. A winner at Ayr three outings ago, Namroud still looks well treated on the evidence of a decent second at Pontefract last time. This is a competitive affair but Richard Fahey's runner can go well. Military Cross continues to run well in good handicaps without winning, and his consistency has been rewarded by climbing the handicap. He ran well again at Ascot recently and can play a part but there may be others better treated. Andrew Balding has always held Banknote in high regard and this has been vindicated as he has won three of his last five starts, including a decisive win over this course and distance last time. That was a significant improvement on his previous effort, and although that was on fast ground, he can show his form on an easy surface so any rain would not be a problem. Banknote is only five pounds higher and has had a break and can claim this prize.
Wise Dennis 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, not clear run 2f out, ridden and no impression when hampered 1f out, 9th of 17, 6l behind Spectait (8-9) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf.
Banknote 11-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, led and edged left over 1f out, ran on well, won at Haydock 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul beating Mutawaffer (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Bahar Shumaal (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Raced keenly, close up, ridden 3f out, effort over 2f out, no extra and weakened quickly over 1f out, last of 11, 22l behind Young Mick (9-5) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Goodbye Mr Bond 9-4fav (9-9) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never reached challenging position, 4th of 5, 7l behind Jubilee Street (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jul.
Audience 13-2 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway and effort over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 12, nk behind Salinja (9-1) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Military Cross 9-1 (9-2) Raced near side in mid-division, headway to lead that group over 1f out, no chance with centre group, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Dunelight (9-2) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Regent's Secret (USA) 12-1 (8-6) Held up rear, ridden and switched left over 2f out, some progress from over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 10, 9l behind Road To Love (8-9) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
In Full Cry 7-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Steppe Dancer (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Paraguay (USA) 7-1 (9-12) Bumped start, behind, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders, 10th of 20, 7l behind Lincolneurocruiser (9-5) at Ascot 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Rio Riva 6-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, headway and effort well over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 9, 4l behind Flipando (8-13) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Unshakable (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) Chased stand's side leaders, weakened 2f out, 17th of 30, 15l behind Cesare (8-8) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Skidrow 5-1fav (9-7) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 16, 3l behind Sew'n'so Character (8-12) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Namroud (USA) 9-1 (9-5) Prominent, driven over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Jubilee Street (9-0) at Pontefract 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jul.
Sew'n'so Character (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Mid-division, short-lived effort over 2f out, 8th of 15, 7l behind Champions Gallery (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
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.
