pulled hard in rear, smooth headway well over 1f out, hard ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, soon hung left under pressure, kept on
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up mid-division, pushed along halfway, soon beaten
pulled hard in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
tracked leaders, pulled hard, effort and hung right over 1f out, soon ridden and weakened
prominent, driven and every chance over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace
slowly into stride, pulled hard in mid-division, weakened over 2f out
held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders
always prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
dwelt, always behind
chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
An interesting contest where a lengthy short list comprises of Baronovici, Baldemar, Birkintastic, Edge Of Gold, Rose Siog, Geestring and Hobson, and the vote goes to Geestring. Richard Hannon's filly was awarded the race by the stewards at Newbury last time, at the expense of Edge Of Gold, and it is true that there is little to choose between them. However, Geestring looked to just have the more scope for improvement and can defy being 2lb worse off to confirm that form. Baronovici perhaps had more in hand than the two lengths suggested at Windsor and handles any ground, so is very much respected and the same goes for Rose Siog, who was a comfortable Musselburgh winner, though this race looks a fair bit tougher. Hobson comes from a yard in form and the step up to 6f will suit and can elicit further improvement, Baldemar is interesting after a 6f Ripon win last time but will need to step up. Even so, his yard is red hot so don't rule him out, while Birkintastic performed with credit on debut and plenty more is expected this time. Notebooks at the ready then for a cracking contest where Geestring gets the nod.
Artsu 7-1 (8-11) Held up, headway and edged right from over 2f out, chased leaders until driven and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 7l behind Pelican Prince (9-0) at Ascot 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Baldemar 15-2 (9-1) In touch, driven to lead over 1f out, edged right and kept on final furlong, held on, won at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd beating Joinedupwriting (8-11) by a nk, 11 ran.
Baronovici (IRE) 13-8fav (9-3) Chased leaders, hard ridden to lead 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Westwood (9-3) by 2l, 15 ran.
Bazguy 16-1 (9-2) Outpaced, 9th of 10, 11l behind What Katie Did (8-10) at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (4) pol.
Birkintastic 11-2 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Chatham Islands (8-12) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf.
Hansinger (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division until weakened 2f out, 13th of 17, 10l behind Coasting (9-3) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Monsieur Reynard 3-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 16l behind Fitzroy Crossing (8-11) at Haydock 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf.
Our Acquaintance 11-4 (8-13) Led until over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Flashy Photon (8-9) at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
Resolute Defender (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) With leaders, weakened final furlong, 7th of 13, 5l behind Legendary Guest (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Rough Rock (IRE) 4-6fav (8-11) Made all, soon clear, very easily, won at Yarmouth 6f 2yo sll (6) gf in Jul beating Dawn Light (8-6) by 6l, 9 ran.
Tikinheart (IRE) 20-1 (8-2) Slowly into stride and behind, driven and kept on final 2f, never near leaders, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Victorian Bounty (9-6) at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Clifton Dancer 20-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, one pace, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Non Sucre (9-3) at Chepstow 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Edge of Gold 4-6fav (9-0) Made all, ridden 2f out, edged left approaching 1f out, ran on, won at Chepstow 5f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf beating Betty Burke (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Fitolini 17-2 (8-4) In touch, ridden along halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 9, 15l behind Lady Rangali (8-10) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Geestring (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, pressed winner, carried left and bumped inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Edge of Gold (8-10) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn fll aut (4) sft in Jun. Later awarded race.
Montiboli (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 10l behind Blue Cross Boy (9-3) at Redcar 6f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd.
Rose Siog 11-4fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, effort when not much room over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, headway to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp (4) gf beating Upstanding (7-13) by 1l, 11 ran.
All In The Red (IRE) Redback colt out of 6f juvenile winner Light Flight.
Hobson 6-4fav (8-9) Chased leader, soon challenging, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Bath 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gd beating Blue Zenith (8-6) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mega Watt (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) With leader, led briefly over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Casa Catalina (8-10) at Thirsk 7f 2yo mdn auc (5) gd.
