tracked leader, effort 3f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly 2f out
slowly into stride, always behind
slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway 2f out, never dangerous
held up, chased leaders over 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not pace to challenge
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no headway, soon weakened
tracked leaders, led briefly 2f out, headed over 1f out, pressed winner to post
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
always behind
held up mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
always in rear
held up and behind, headway 2f out, kept on nearest finish
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, driven to lead over 1f out, hard pressed final furlong, held on well
led until headed 2f out, gradually weakened
held up in touch, effort 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong
Zonic Boom gets the nod in the finale, with Icannshift, Doctored and Bojangles fancied to pose the most problems. Bojangles is in good heart and will be suited by the likely strong pace. His connections will be praying for rain, though and his chance will increase significantly if the heavens open. Doctored ran well over course and distance nine days ago and has each-way claims if he is in the same frame of mind tonight. Jamie Spencer catches the eye and he looks sure to go well. Eastborough is another that has the form in the book to win a race like this. However, he now looks weighted up to his best and needs a little luck on his side here. Icannshift is a consistent type that has shaped as if he is on the way back to something like his best. He could be good value for a place in this company. However, marginal preference is given to Zonic Boom, who is open to a bit more improvement than most and his trainer's selective placing policy with him can again be seen to good effect here.
Tricky Venture 16-1 (9-8) Prominent, hampered on inside 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 19l behind Summerise (9-8) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) pol.
Eastborough (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride, held up, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 10, shd behind Smart John (9-9) at Warwick 1m 5f hcp (5) gf.
War Owl (USA) 22-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, effort on wide outside over 2f out, soon one pace and no danger, 7th of 17, 8l behind Brief Goodbye (8-13) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in May.
Doctored 16-1 (9-9) In touch, headway over 3f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on gamely, just failed, 2nd of 9, shd behind Mister Right (9-9) at Newbury 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf.
Rani Two 25-1 (8-4) Held up, headway on inside over 3f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 7l behind Boppys Princess (8-10) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in May.
Pre Eminance (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Chased leaders far side, ridden and chased winner over 1f out, kept on but no impression, 6th of 16, 9l behind Aragorn (8-12) at Doncaster 7f mdn stk (5) gs in May.
Waziri (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 15th of 17, 14l behind Duelling Banjos (8-11) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (E3) gd in Oct.
Scott 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders until weakened 2f out, 10th of 18, 15l behind Feed The Meter (9-2) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in May.
Zonic Boom (FR) 4-1 (10-13) Held up in touch, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Patxaran (10-8) at Ripon 1m 3f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Great View (IRE) 4-1 (10-9) Held up, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 13, 12l behind Tedstale (11-5) at Chester 1m 4f ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
Polish Power (GER) 14-1 (8-5) In touch until outpaced 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 12l behind Mandatum (9-5) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp (5) gf.
Bojangles (IRE) 11-8fav (8-10) Steadied start, very keen in rear, soon tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Uig (9-4) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp (5) gs.
Zamboozle (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Pulled hard and held up, ridden 2f out, edged left over 1f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 6l behind Kinrande (9-3) at Warwick 1m 3f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Icannshift (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 11, 5l behind Nina Fontenail (9-0) at Folkestone 1m 4f hcp (6) gf.
Public Eye 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, pushed along and headway over 1f out, never nearer, 7th of 17, 6l behind Uhuru Peak (11-5) at Warwick 1m amt hcp (6) gf.
