prominent, driven to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied to regain lead close home
mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression
held up, reminders over 4f out, never dangerous
in touch, led 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon beaten
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final frulong
mid-division, headway 2f out, ran on final furlong
in touch, ridden along 3f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, headway on outer 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden along and headway over 2f out, ran on final furlong
towards rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
always rear division
led, headed 3f out, soon behind
held up behind leaders, effort over 3f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden along when not much room and hampered over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no extra final furlong
Rosbay is a sporting option and gets the nod over Birkside, Night Hour and Royal Jet. The last named has been struggling with the handicapper for quite some time and needs luck on his side. However, he did win on the all-weather off a mark of 90 last February, so is no forlorn hope on these terms, if he can turn back the clock. Night Hour also appears to be weighted to the hilt and looks harshly treated at present. Ted Durcan steps in to ride the Godolphin-owned gelding and may have his work cut out in trying to supplement his riding fee. Birkside is a consistent fellow that tries his heart out every time he races. The five-year-old ran a blinder at Goodwood last week and has to merit the utmost respect in this company. However, Rosbay is a versatile character and would be dangerous to let slip under the radar at the likely odds. All ground comes alike to Tim Easterby's gelding and, as he also has an abundance of stamina, the four-year-old rates as a solid betting proposition on these terms.
Night Hour (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Soon tracking winner, hung left over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 12l behind Ella (8-13) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) hvy in Jul.
Royal Jet 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well, never nearer, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Pippa Greene (8-11) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Boz 7-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, smooth progress 2f out, led on bridle inside final furlong, easily, won at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul beating The Oil Magnate (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Mustajed 7-1 (9-6) Held up mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on same pace after, 5th of 11, 12l behind Presvis (8-8) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Leslingtaylor (IRE) 9-1 (8-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, some late progress, never a danger, 8th of 17, 6l behind Buccellati (8-12) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Oct.
Step This Way (USA) 9-2 (9-7) Led, headed 7f out, pushed along over 5f out, weakened over 4f out, tailed off and eased over 3f out, last of 5, well behind Dolly Penrose (8-8) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp (3) hvy in Jul.
Riguez Dancer 11-10fav (9-0) Prominent, ridden along over 3f out, led over 1f out, kept on final furlong until headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Red Wine (9-0) at Pontefract 1m 4f app hcp (5) gs in Mar.
Motarid (USA) 6-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner entering final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 12, 10l behind Boucheron (8-8) at Pontefract 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd in Jul.
