held up, effort over 2f out, unable to challenge over 1f out, one pace final furlong
prominent, under pressure over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out, soon eased, tailed off
soon led, headed narrowly 2f out, driven to lead again over 1f out, hard pressed inside final furlong, headed near finish
held up behind, headway to lead narrowly 2f out, headed over 1f out, rallied well inside final furlong to lead again near finish
towards rear, stayed on under pressure from 2f out, not reached leaders
in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place, behind
tracked leader on rails, under pressure 2f out, switched left entering final furlong, ran on well final 50 yards, just failed
started very slowly, in rear, late headway from 2f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
in rear, struggling 3f out, kept on under pressure final 2f, never nearer
held up mid-division, no headway from 2f out, stayed on same pace
Our Teddy rates a tentative pick ahead of Regent¿s Secret and Best Be Going. Formerly a useful performer when with George Margarson, he showed his first glimpses of a return to form when finishing second to Along The Nile at Pontefract. The trip is a little bit of a questionmark but there is every chance he might get it around here. Regent¿s Secret is scheduled to go up 5lb in future handicaps. Jim Goldie's team are in good form at present so a long journey South has to suggest that they are relatively confident of plundering the prize if only to pay for all the petrol monies. Best Be Going has few fears about this trip having been campaigned exclusively over this trip in recent months. Walter Swinburn's horses were initially slow to hand but they have enjoyed a fantastic July and this horse should not be discounted if there is money seen in the betting ring. Light Scent has won for current connections since leaving Sir Michael Stoute. Two years have passed since a last racecourse start and once again, the market is scrutinized. Bayeux has disappointed repeatedly since joining Godolphin. He has dropped down the ratings somewhat as a result and at this moment in time, the boys-in-blue are at least sending out winners, albeit sporadically rather than with any great consistency. Mustajed looks best of the rest. A tough race that can go the way of Our Teddy.
Bayeux (USA) 14-1 (10-0) Tracked winner, ridden to challenge well over 2f out, every chance until weakened approaching final furlong, 7th of 11, 7l behind I'm So Lucky (9-8) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (2) gd.
Barney McAll (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Track leaders, weakening when hampered 2f out, 14th of 17, 20l behind Tiber (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-110 (B) gd in Aug '03.
Light Scent (USA) 11-2 (9-7) Led, headed after 4f, stayed prominent, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, soon one paced, 6th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sergeant Cecil (9-7) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-90 (C) gd in Jul '03.
Best Be Going (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Iffy (8-12) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Mustajed 8-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind One To Win (9-1) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (4) gf.
Our Teddy (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Tracked leader, led well over 1f out, soon ridden, headed, no extra final 100 yards, 2nd of 12, nk behind Along The Nile (8-6) at Pontefract 1m hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Silvaline 11-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders until weakened 3f out, 9th of 11, 16l behind One To Win (9-1) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (4) gf.
Bourgainville 16-1 (8-13) Started slowly, in rear, some headway on inner over 2f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 8l behind I'm So Lucky (9-8) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (2) gd.
Top Spec (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 3f out, ran on final furlong and hung left under pressure, not reach leaders, 6th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Afrad (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (3) gs.
Regent's Secret (USA) 2-1fav (10-5) Held up, driven over 3f out, ridden to go 2nd over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Anthemion (8-6) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp (5) gf.
Master Cobbler (IRE) 5-1fav (9-5) Slowly into stride, pushed along in touch, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 3l behind Wester Lodge (9-0) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gf.
