keen early, tracked leaders, travelled well 2f out, pushed along and progress into second before 1f out, joined leader 1f out, soon ridden along and not pace of winner close home, lost second near line
towards rear, wide and pushed along before 2f out, only seventh and ridden along 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along before 2f out in fifth, progress to dispute third before 1f out, ridden along and staying on inside final furlong, best work finish
mid-division, pushed along before 2f out disputing fourth, ridden along before 1f out, kept on
prominent, pushed along before 2f when every chance in third, soon ridden along, one pace thereafter
in touch, pushed along before 2f out, disputing fourth when ridden along before 1f out, no extra
in rear, outpaced, never a factor
led, travelled well 2f out, pushed along in lead before 1f out, joined 1f out, ridden along and rallied best close home
The Defiant may well live up to his name, especially with in-form Rhys Clutterbuck on board, having retained form well this year. He handles Turf and the all-weather and should give another sound account. However, Q TWENTY BOY has also enjoyed a consistent time of things and has maintained form well the last twice despite operating off higher marks for recent regular pilot, Isobel Francis. We're Reunited recaptured form at Bath late last month and is still well below his career-high mark, so has to be taken seriously and could be interesting if backing up that improvement. Hattie C will find this tougher than the weak race she landed at Brighton but is still respected. Minhaaj found some form last time but is not easy to assess after looking to be on a downward spiral for a couple of years.
The Defiant 16-1 (9-6) Midfield, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on well to lead final 100yds, headed final stride, 2nd of 8, shd behind Saaheq (9-7) at Lingfield 5f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Haseef (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 14 1/2l behind Juan Les Pins (10-3) at Newbury 6f hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Q Twenty Boy (IRE) 10-3 (10-0) Held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, led 1f out, headed in final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 9, hd behind Dylan's Ruby (8-10) at Ffos Las 6f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Minhaaj (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Close up, ridden and headway entering final furlong, no impression towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Amor De Mi Vida (10-2) at Yarmouth 5f hcp fll (5) gf in Jun.
We're Reunited (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Led, soon disputing lead, pushed along 2f out in second, ridden along in second 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead, comfortable, won at Bath 5f stks (6) gf in Jun beating Thegreyvtrain (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Hattie C 9-4 (9-2) Chased clear leader, closed entering final furlong, soon led, ran on, won at Brighton 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul beating Shawaag (9-7) by 9 1/2l, 4 ran.
Lili Wen Fach (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders towards stands side, raced freely, pushed along and bit short of room over 2f out, soon outpaced and beaten over 1f out, last of 11, 19 3/4l behind Diamond Cottage (9-6) at Chepstow 7f hcp (6) gd in Jul.
Thank The Lord 15-2 (9-1) Led 1f, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Hilary's Boy (9-1) at Leicester 6f stks (6) gf in Jul.
Eastern Delight (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, hung badly left and hampered rival over 1f out, weakened soon after, 7th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Stone Circle (9-12) at Chepstow 5f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
