held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, effort well over 1f out, stayed on well
started very slowly, always behind
held up in touch, effort over 2f out, never on terms
dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on well, nearest finish
behind, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened inside final furlong
led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly away, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, headed over 1f out, pushed out
chased leaders, driven half way, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
Dvinsky would never be one to trust with mortgage repayment but he still has the ability to win a race of this nature and gets the nomination ahead of Westport and Forced Upon Us. The well handicapped Mambazo can also play a strong part and is worth noting in the market. Forced Upon Us has been in good heart since reverting to sprint distances and has to be a threat on these terms. He has the assistance of a leading apprentice and a big run can be expected. Westport posted a good effort last time out and is respected on that form. Still, he does himself no favours with the handicapper and, having found it hard to win off this sort of mark for a while now, he looks vulnerable under top weight. Therefore, this may be best left to Dvinsky, whose recent profile stands up to scrutiny. The Paul Howling-trained gelding took an immediate liking to this course when it switched to a Polytrack surface and, as he has little to fear from the rest, Dvinsky can record his fourth course and distance success if he is on song tonight.
Westport 3-1fav (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden along over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, driven and kept on until headed post, 2nd of 6, shd behind Pacific Pride (8-10) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Dvinsky (USA) 4-1 (9-9) Took keen hold, prominent on inside, switched left to chase winner inside final 2f, driven to challenge final furlong, always held, 2nd of 9, nk behind Whiskey Junction (9-11) at Kempton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jun.
Minaash (USA) 28-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 21l behind Kyle (9-2) at Windsor 6f hcap (4) gs in Jun.
Valhillen 2-1jt-fav (9-5) Led early, tracked leaders, not clear run over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Bertbrand (8-13) at W'hampton 6f 3yo clm (6) pol in Jun.
Norcroft 12-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden, close-up when hampered over 1f out, soon lost place, 10th of 15, 9l behind Dressed To Dance (10-2) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Joy And Pain 4-1 (8-10) Close up 4th, ridden over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 7l behind Tinnarinka (9-3) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Apr.
Mambazo 9-2 (8-1) Chased leader, effort over 2f out, weakening when short of room inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3l behind Thoughtsofstardom (8-11) at Folkestone 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Sahaadi 16-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 10l behind Aphrodisia (9-3) at Newmarket 1m fll hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Forced Upon Us 9-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, no impression over 1f out until ran on to take 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, hd behind Regal Royale (9-5) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Scarlet Oak 12-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride, took keen hold in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 6l behind Dressed To Dance (8-7) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
