dwelt, headway to lead over 7f out, steadied pace halfway, quickened over 2f out, challenged from over 1f out, ran on gamely
in rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, short of room soon after, effort inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
in rear, headway over 1f out, never near leaders
held up towards rear, headway from over 2f out, no impression final furlong
in rear, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
always in rear
led, headed over 7f out, close up, chased winner over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right and weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, never near leaders
tracked leaders, tracked winner 7f out until over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, effort inside final furlong, ran on
always in rear
never better than mid-division
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden to press winner over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, edged left and lost 2 places near finish
close up, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong, went 2nd near finish
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway when short of room and hampered over 1f out, kept on
Nonrunner
A very tricky race to call and a graveyard for favourites, with only one win in the past decade, but we think that the likely market leader RANSOM NOTE is the one to be on this time, while Caldercruix, Gold Rules and Treble Jig are among a host of dangers. The selection comes here on the back of a decisive success in the Britannia Handicap at Royal Ascot, when he saw off 26 opponents over a mile on fast ground. He gets those conditions again and is now stepped up to a trip that should be within his compass. Clearly a horse on the up, he would have to go close to winning this if he is to live up to connections' claim that he is a Group horse in-the-making. Caldercruix is up 5lbs despite being comfortably accounted for over course and distance last time, but he is well worth another try on ground that suits and is far from ruled out. Gold Rules stayed on well to win at Redcar over this trip and a 5lb rise looks fair, so he should compete, while Treble Jig was also successfully stepped up to this distance at Goodwood and receives the same rise in the handicap. He has it to prove on fast ground but otherwise looks a leading player. Constant Contact looked like he had not handled Epsom last time, though it may have been the trip, rather than track, that did for him. Either way he has a bit to prove today. Sand Skier is not certain to stay according to pedigree, though he ran as though he would get the trip when last seen at Royal Ascot and with the yard in form he has some sort of claim. Red Badge looked smart enough in higher company last time but an 8lb rise makes it tough back in this grade today and Ransom Note can continue his progression.
Circumvent 22-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 31l behind Cape Blanco (9-0) at York 1m 2f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gf in May.
Hot Prospect 50-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, 9th on inside straight, ridden and no chance when hampered inside final 3f, 9th of 12, 18l behind Workforce (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Red Badge (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up in touch in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Green Moon (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in May.
Ransom Note 9-1 (8-10) Raced far side, held up towards rear, good headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear that side, kept on, won at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun beating Invincible Soul (8-4) by 1/2l, 27 ran.
Pleasant Day (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Raced far side, held up, some headway over 1f out, never reached leaders, 11th of 27, 8l behind Ransom Note (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Dubai Miracle (USA) 40-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and struggling 3f out, never a factor, 12th of 15, 12l behind Afsare (9-5) at Royal Ascot 1m 2f 3yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Caldercruix (USA) 8-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Monterosso (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Contract Caterer (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway on wide outside 2f out, soon driven, 7th and no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 18, 7l behind Dandino (8-13) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Gold Rules 7-2 (9-7) Towards rear and keen, headway and switched right 2f out, ridden entering final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Redcar 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May beating Shimmering Moment (9-3) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Constant Contact 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leader 2f, stayed in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 11th of 12, 10l behind Dandino (8-10) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Arlequin 5-1 (9-3) Took keen hold in mid-division on inside, pushed along 3f out, ridden and effort 2f out, weakening when hampered on rail well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind Dandino (8-10) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Doctor Zhivago 7-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, last of 12, 11l behind Dandino (8-10) at Epsom Downs 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Treble Jig (USA) 15-8fav (9-0) Led over 8f out, made rest, ridden and pressed over 1f out, driven and stayed on strongly to assert final 110 yards, won at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun beating Hidden Glory (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Point Out (USA) 1-2fav (9-3) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders on inside, headway on bit to 2nd over 2f out, led 2f out, soon quickened clear, very easily, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f 3yo mdn auc stks (5) pol in Jun beating Sweet Origin (9-3) by 6l, 11 ran.
Sand Skier 6-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, under pressure over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, never reached winner, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Breakheart (8-2) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Breakheart (IRE) 10-1 (8-2) Held up in touch, progress to chase leaders over 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun beating Sand Skier (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Agent Archie (USA) 16-1 (8-1) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 15th of 18, 14l behind Dandino (8-13) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Start Right 9-2 (9-1) Held up in last pair, not clear run over 2f out, switched sharply right to inside and barged through well over 1f out, 3rd over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd on line, no chance with unchallenged winner, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Aattash (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Aquarian Spirit 20-1 (7-12) Mid-division, raced wide and lost place 1st bend, soon regained place, driven over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 15, 16l behind Harris Tweed (8-3) at Musselburgh 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Sweet Child O'mine 7-2 (8-10) Took keen hold, chased leaders, chasing winner when hampered and switched right approaching final furlong, strong challenge inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 6, hd behind Azlak (8-11) at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
