took keen hold early, prominent on outer, ridden to lead just over 2f out, ran on, just outpaced and headed final strides
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
behind, in touch, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
in rear, moderate headway over 1f out, never nearer
led, ridden and headed just over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer
towards rear, headway 2f out, not much room over 1f out, kept on, not reached leaders
chased leaders to over 2f out, gradually weakened
started slowly, raced freely, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not troubled leading pair
tracked leader, pressed new leader 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead final strides
Briannsta is taken in the finale with Quantum Leap and Seamus Shindig holding claims. Briannsta has not sparkled of late but Clive Cox's team are running creditably at present and his recent effort at Windsor was at least a step in the right direction. Quantum Leap is a tricky ride and needs to be produced at the right time. He does well on esoteric tracks and will give supporters plenty of thrills late on in the piece. Seamus Shindig almost looked to have the race in the bag at Brighton before consenting to throw it away by hanging violently left. He has ability but the effort does not match the potential offered on the bridle. Dvinsky can never be ruled out in races of this nature and can be forgiven a below par run at Brighton as the ground would not have suited. It's difficult to know whether he will consent to give his all until push comes to shove. Currency continues to run consistently but it is getting on for almost two years since he put his head in front at the post. Briannsta has work to do on recent showings but gets the nod on account of his stable's fine form at present.
Seamus Shindig 4-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden and hung left from 2f out, ran on but no chance with far side leaders, 4th of 8, 4l behind Lucayos (8-11) at Brighton 6f hcap (4) sft in May.
Guildenstern (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Prominent, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 18l behind Moody Tunes (9-1) at Yarmouth 1m hcap (4) gd in May.
Briannsta (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) In touch, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd last strides, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Adantino (9-0) at Windsor 6f hcap (4) gf.
Imperial Gain (USA) 50-1 (9-4) Went left start, in rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 4l behind Balakiref (9-1) at Leicester 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in May.
Dvinsky (USA) 4-1 (8-11) Prominent, taken to stand side halfway, hung left, weakened 2f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Lucayos (8-11) at Brighton 6f hcap (4) sft in May.
Quantum Leap 7-1 (9-4) Close up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Purus (9-5) at Brighton 7f hcap (5) frm.
Bold Argument (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Switched right start, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind dhtrs Stamford Blue (8-9) & Quantum Leap (8-6) at Salisbury 7f app hcp (5) gs in May.
Musical Script (USA) 6-1 (9-4) Held up 4th, effort over 1f out, stayed on same pace, took 3rd near finish, 3rd of 9, 2l behind What Do You Know (9-11) at Kempton 5f hcap (5) pol.
Unlimited 13-2 (9-4) Keen, held up, headway 2f out, effort on inside approaching final furlong, kept on, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Final Tune (9-2) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Currency 5-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, kept on until headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Gunfighter (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcap (5) gf.
