Summer Recluse gets the nod over George The Second and Goodenough Mover, with Bobby Rose and Drumming Party seen as the other main contenders. Summer Recluse did not enjoy his last visit here in May when he veered left coming out of the stalls, finishing last of 17 in the end. However, since then he has bounced back with a couple of good efforts, notably when unlucky-in-running at Brighton last week. Still well handicapped, he can prove best of the Milton Bradley trio to come out on top. George The Second has topweight after three decent runs on the all-weather, but is not out of it, and nor is Goodenough Mover. The latter is at the twilight end of his career now, but has been pretty consistent in defeat. Bobby Rose would have been closer had he not drifted to the far rail at Windsor last time, and he can make a bid for the frame again, while Drumming Party, a class 5 winner at Newbury last year, should by now be spot on and is not badly handicapped at present. They are the leading fancies then, with Summer Recluse earning the vote.
George The Second 2-1fav (8-13) Close up, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Safari Mischief (9-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Gavarnie Beau (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Virtually refused to race, always tailed off, last of 12, well behind Tipsy Lad (8-12) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-65 (6) pol.
Blessed Place 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, carried left, checked inside final furlong, not recover, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Malapropism (9-1) at Windsor 5f hcap (5) gf.
Goodenough Mover 10-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (9-4) at Bath 5f hcap (6) gs.
Summer Recluse (USA) 12-1 (8-13) Held up, not much room after 1f, headway over 1f out, soon chasing winner, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Jayanjay (8-11) at Brighton 6f hcap (5) gd.
Bobby Rose 14-1 (8-13) In touch, effort in centre to lead narrowly inside final furlong, soon hung left, headed near finish, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Makabul (9-13) at Windsor 6f hcap (5) gs.
Dancing Mystery 33-1 (8-12) Disputed lead to inside final 2f, weakened 1f out, 8th of 9, 5l behind Bahamian Ballet (9-13) at Windsor 5f hcap (5) gd in Jun.
Drumming Party (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Fromsong (9-12) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Danjet (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Chased leaders 3f, 7th of 8, 7l behind Black Moma (9-6) at Lingfield 5f hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
Meikle Barfil 10-1 (9-4) Led, headed over 1f out, weakened rapidly, last of 12, 10l behind Piccostar (9-4) at Kempton 5f hcap (6) pol.
King Egbert (FR) 5-1fav (8-7) Hampered start, soon behind, ridden halfway, kept on no impression final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Dark Champion (8-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Whistler 33-1 (8-13) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Sands Crooner (9-4) at Bath 5f hcap (6) gs.
Arfinnit (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 12, 1l behind Piccostar (9-4) at Kempton 5f hcap (6) pol.
Must Be Keen 14-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, driven on outside over 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 13l behind Mambazo (9-6) at Kempton 6f app hcp (5) pol.
