led, ridden and hung right from over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, challenged winner inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
held up in touch, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out
raced centre with one other, held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
prominent, ridden to lead and hung right over 1f out, headed 1f out, soon one pace
steadied start, held up, never near leaders
chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened and hung right over 1f out
held up mid-division, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, headway and switched right over 1f out, ridden and ran on towards finish
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, never nearer
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
held up, never near leaders
Orpen Wide has been running well without winning of late and is entitled to be thereabouts again but Michael Chapman's gelding may have to settle for a minor role again, with preference for Barney McGrew who gets the vote over Bomber Command. The last mentioned is potentially still well enough treated but is unproven in sprints and, while bred to appreciate the drop back in distance, he may be best watched today. Red Romeo represents a yard in good form at present and has claims but could probably do with some help from the handicapper, while Curtail has not won for some time and is another that looks a shade high in the weights. Abwaab has shown a consistent level of form this term and has claims but preference is for Barney McGrew, who should appreciate the faster ground today having struggled on testing going at Windsor last time.
Orpen Wide (IRE) 10-3 (9-10) Raced centre, tracked leader, came towards stands' side from 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Tamagin (9-8) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Curtail (IRE) 11-1 (8-4) Chased leaders centre, ridden and weakened 2f out, 14th of 16, 8l behind Fullandby (8-13) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) gs in Jul.
Barney McGrew (IRE) 13-2 (8-9) Started slowly, raced far side, always in rear, last of 14, 19l behind Aahayson (9-8) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Red Romeo 12-1 (9-5) Raced stands' side, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Ivory Lace (9-7) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Abwaab 14-1 (9-7) Led centre group, ridden over 2f out, soon came towards stands' side, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Tamagin (9-8) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Bomber Command (USA) 10-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, hard ridden to lead entering final furlong, no extra when headed near finish, 2nd of 21, 3/4l behind Middlemarch (9-5) at Ascot 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Coseadrom (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 14, 5l behind High Curragh (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Nobilissima (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) With leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 9, 7l behind Royal Rock (9-6) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Connect 10-3 (9-5) Mid-division, headway when not clear run 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Ellens Academy (9-3) at Haydock 6f clm (5) gf.
Lipizza (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Held up, some headway over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten, 6th of 9, 7l behind Puya (9-4) at Newmarket 7f fll hcp (3) gd.
Our Blessing (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, lost place 2f out, last of 9, 9l behind Tencendur (8-11) at Carlisle 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Steel Blue 11-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Malcheek (9-4) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Matsunosuke 10-3fav (8-12) Held up in touch, headway to track leading pair over 1f out, driven and ran on to lead final 100 yards, ran on well, readily, won at Sandown 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gd beating Shes Minnie (9-7) by 1l, 9 ran.
Kingscross 12-1 (8-7) Held up, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 10, 3l behind Balakiref (8-12) at Haydock 6f hcap (4) hvy in Jul.
Siraj 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 7, 4l behind Takitwo (8-12) at Brighton 7f hcap (5) gf in Jun.
