with leaders and keen, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up, headway on inside 3f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ridden to the line
mid-division, chased leaders 4f out, one pace final 3f
led, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on
with leader, ridden and lost place 3f out, soon behind
chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, one pace final 2f
held up, effort 4f out, lost place 2f out, eased when beaten
mid-division, outpaced 4f out, soon behind
Sky Dive wasn't beaten far last time and he can gain his compensation tonight and get his head in front; Inspector Clouseau and Prince Kalamoun rate as the main dangers. Luca Cumani's colt looked the most likely winner travelling into the straight at Great Leighs last time but he hung under pressure and he could only finish third behind Aromatherapy. Like our selection, the winner was well-backed that day so he was clearly fancied, and we are prepared to give the lightly-raced Sky Dive another chance to get the losses back. Inspector Clouseau is a consistent type and he lost no caste in defeat last time when chasing home Military Power at York. He has everything in his favour again today and he should give our selection a race. Prince Kalamoun won over this course and distance last time when beating Elliwan, but that was a maiden and he will find life tougher now he is back in handicap company. He has also given the impression that he will be suited even better by a slightly longer trip. Mangham won well at Ripon and then shaped with promise on his handicap debut last time, so he is another who could go well. A tricky race but we will take a leap of faith and nominate Sky Dive to land the prize.
Inspector Clouseau (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Military Power (9-6) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Prince Kalamoun (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Held up, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun beating Elliwan (9-0) by 1l, 11 ran.
Bere Davis (FR) 11-1 (8-10) Mid-division, one pace final 2f, 6th of 10, 6l behind Summon Up Theblood (9-0) at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Mangham (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Led, ridden over 2f out, driven when headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Shaloo Diamond (8-10) at Ripon 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) hvy in Jun.
August Gale (USA) 5-4fav (9-3) Tracked leader, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Ninefineirishmen (9-3) at Ayr 7f mdn stk (5) gf in Jun.
Joinedupwriting 7-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden along when outpaced 3f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Premier Danseur (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Heart of Dubai (USA) 10-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure and went 2nd approaching final furlong, no impression, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Eventide (8-6) at Lingfield 1m 4f mdn aut stk (6) pol in Jun.
Madison Heights (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, weakened 2f out, 7th of 13, 20l behind Military Power (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stk (5) gf in May.
Sky Dive 9-4jt-fav (9-1) In touch, ridden and headway when edged left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Aromatherapy (9-1) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in May.
