slow into stride, towards rear, ridden over 1f out, not trouble leaders
held up, pushed along and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
in rear, pushed along 2f out, never on terms
in touch, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, never on terms
tracked leader, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, stayed on to lead towards finish
led, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish
Tawalla is on the upgrade though his double has been completed in much lower grade, a remark that also applies to Bondi Bay though the latter has been impressive. Divine Libra is another stepping up in class though his recent victories have come in testing conditions. York Listed winner Alpha Capture has been struggling though a 5lb drop in the ratings should see him in a better light but Animate has gained both victories on Tapeta. The consistent Spirit Of Applause and stablemate Misty Blues have shown their best form on fast going and Sharp Power's recent double came in Class 5 company. DREAM FOR GOLD (NAP) was racing on ground with give for the first time at Epsom and would have won if keeping a straight course so he can go one better.
Alpha Capture (IRE) 28-1 (9-4) In rear, pushed along approaching final furlong, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 11th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Quinault (8-8) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Animate (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Close up, pushed along and weakened over 1f out, last of 16, 11 3/4l behind Quinault (8-8) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Tawalla (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Soon led, made most, faced strong challenges from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on resolutely, found extra towards finish, won at Kempton 6f hcp (4) pol in Jun beating Holy Fire (9-3) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Divine Libra (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Took keen hold, prominent, travelling best 2f out, soon switched left and ridden, headway to press for lead entering final furlong, soon led, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Chester 6f hcp (4) sft in Jul beating Harry's Halo (9-1) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Kuwait City (IRE) 11-4fav (9-9) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Jm Jungle (9-6) at Haydock 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Bondi Bay (IRE) 9-4fav (9-12) Close up, headway 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Nottingham 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Asadjumeirah (9-10) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Spirit Of Applause 13-2 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, switched left and headway over 2f out, led entering final furlong, headed and carried left final 75 yards, held close home, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Jm Jungle (9-6) at Haydock 5f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Misty Blues (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Midfield, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, tailed off over 1f out, 6th of 7, 21 1/2l behind Equatorial (9-5) at Chester 7f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Sharp Power (IRE) 8-11fav (9-9) Led early, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jul beating Mojeyrr (9-9) by 1l, 11 ran.
Dream For Gold (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Took keen hold, led until ran very wide into straight halfway, chased winner, ridden over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Indian Creak (9-11) at Epsom 6f hcp (3) gs in Jul.
