slowly into stride behind, headway to chase leaders 2f out, brief effort well over 1f out, stayed on same pace, weakened inside final furlong
steadied start, settled rear, some headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, soon weakened
prominent 3 furlongs, lost place 6f out, soon behind and never dangerous afterwards
led, pressed over 5f out, headed over 2f out, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, not trouble leading pair and lost 3rd post
started slowly, behind, headway 2f out, never troubled leaders over 1f out
tracked leader, pressed leader over 5f out, ridden and effort 3f out, weakened over 2f out
in touch, ridden to lead 1f out, gradually drew clear, edged right inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden along over 2f out, kept on steadily from over 1f out, not troubled leaders
prominent, quickened to lead over 2f out, no extra when headed 1f out, soon outpaced by winner
close up on inside, under pressure over 2f out, not quicken and soon weakened
behind, headway 2f out, stayed on weell inside final furlong, not troubled leading pair, took 3rd post
Nonrunner
FORTE DEI MARMI is taken to land this handicap at the main expense of Global, Dancourt and Midnight Cruiser. Luca Cumani's lightly-raced colt just edged out Sandor to win on his handicap debut at Goodwood last month. He was returning from a break and he was good value for his winning margin that day and the race has worked out really well. He looks to be on the upgrade, the yard are in good form and he looks a good bet to score again. Dancourt was a beaten favourite last time when he finished second behind Dalradian at Lingfield. However, he was returning from a break of 194-days so he was entitled to need the run. This step-up in trip should suit and with the yard in decent form he looks to have a sound chance. Global has been in great form and he is chasing his fourth success in a row here. However, the form of his most recent win has since taken a bit of a knock and he could be vulnerable as he looks to continue his one hundred per-cent record on the turf. Midnight Cruiser showed improved form here last time out but he didn't shape that day as though he was crying out for this step-up in trip and on that basis he is taken on. Clive Cox has his stable in good form at present so Louise Bonne, who won her maiden in good style last time, has to be interest on her handicap debut. A good race to start the day and the vote goes to Forte Dei Marmi.
Thief of Time (IRE) 12-1 (8-3) Towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 7th of 15, 11l behind Desert Creek (7-12) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (2) hvy in May.
Global 11-10fav (9-12) Took keen hold early, held up in mid-division, 4th straight, effort on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon hung badly left towards stand rail, in command final furlong and kept on well, won at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May beating Saturn Way (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Brief Candle 8-1 (9-1) Held up well in rear, shaken up and headway over 1f out, soon hung left, stayed on well, 5th of 7, 4l behind Suruor (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Louise Bonne (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Held up in mid-division, headway on inside 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, soon switched left, hard driven and stayed on under strong pressure to lead final 75 yards, won at Goodwood 1m Maiden Fillies Stakes (3yo) (5) gd in May beating Aqwaas (9-0) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Ithbaat (USA) 11-4 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 7th of 8, 8l behind Silver Games (9-3) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (4) gf in May.
Forte Dei Marmi 4-1 (8-8) Held up in touch, not clear run from 3f out, travelling well when gap opened over 1f out, ridden and quickened inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead last strides, won at Goodwood 1m 1f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May beating Sandor (9-1) by shd, 10 ran.
Pegasus Lad (USA) 14-1 (8-11) In touch, driven over 3f out, beaten when hung left final 2f, 11th of 15, 10l behind Cloudy Start (9-5) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Clerk's Choice (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway from over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Larkham (9-4) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Glowing Praise 5-4fav (8-11) Raced keenly, always prominent, ridden entering final furlong, ran on to lead close home, won at Warwick 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) sft in Oct beating Dr Jameson (8-12) by nk, 10 ran.
Dancourt (IRE) 3-1fav (8-6) Towards rear, shaken up and headway over 1f out, every chance well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 11, shd behind Dalradian (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in May.
Highkingofireland 7-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, driven out, won at Ripon 1m 1f 3yo mdn (5) gs in May beating Hukba (8-12) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Cloudesley (IRE) 6-5fav (9-1) Behind and soon outpaced, headway over 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to chase winner towards finish, no impression, 2nd of 17, 2l behind Just Five (8-12) at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) sft in May.
Midnight Cruiser (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Firebet (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
