in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, in rear, headway from over 2f out, ridden to lead from over 1f out, soon hung left, driven out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, edged left and one pace final furlong
held up, headway over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, every chance over 2f out, kept on one pace
close up, chased leader over 8f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
led 2f, remained prominent, ridden and kept on one pace from over 2f out
mid-division, ridden and lost place 5f out
held up in rear, never troubled leaders
held up in rear, pushed along halfway, weakened 3f out
led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, carried left and kept on inside final furlong
tracked leader until over 8f out, remained prominent, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
In a competitive handicap, Our Teddy, Ti Adora and Authority are the three that catch the eye with Authority taken to boss his rivals. After scoring at Beverley and Salisbury, Our Teddy was only beaten by two lengths at Ripon subsequently. He has gone up the weights after those wins but is in good form and must go well. Ti Adora has also scored twice this summer, at Nottingham and Sandown, and ran well over a longer trip here last time. She still looks well treated and should not be discounted. After scoring at Yarmouth last year, Authority was backed into favouritism for his seasonal re-appearance at this track in May. He finished a respectable third, and has been given over two months to recover from those exertions as well as perhaps waiting for easier ground. Authority looks a progressive type and can land this en route to further success.
Self Respect (USA) 25-1 (9-6) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 16, 7l behind Salute (8-13) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Our Teddy (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) In touch, ridden over 2f, one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Forthright (9-4) at Ripon 1m 4f hcap (3) gd in Jul.
Ti Adora (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Held up in touch in main group, effort over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Mersey Sound (7-11) at Newmarket 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
Wellington Hall (GER) 20-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden 2f out, never nearer, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Group Captain (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jul.
Tcherina (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 16, 11l behind Cresta Gold (8-9) at Carlisle 1m 3f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Smooth Jazz 6-1 (9-9) Pulled hard, held up, moderate effort under pressure over 2f out, eased when beaten final furlong, 11th of 12, 16l behind Alessano (9-9) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Authority (IRE) 11-4fav (11-7) Prominent, short of room and hampered over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Prime Powered (11-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f amt hcp (5) sft in May.
Mayadeen (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Held up, ridden over 4f out, soon beaten, last of 5, 9l behind Mistress Twister (9-5) at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
The Violin Player (USA) 8-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, never reached leaders, 5th of 10, 8l behind Mostarsil (9-3) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jul.
Anousa (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 10th of 11, 20l behind Bulwark (9-9) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Buster Hyvonen (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 4th of 11, 7l behind Acrobatic (8-10) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Jul.
Mutamaasek (USA) 33-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, driven to chase leaders over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 12, 4l behind Alessano (9-9) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Sharmy (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Steady start and held up towards rear, never on terms, 8th of 9, 10l behind Our Teddy (10-1) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jul.
Captain General 4-1 (8-10) Held up 5th, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Mudawin (10-0) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jul.
