soon pushed along towards rear on outside, headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, soon chased leader, hard ridden and ran on to lead final 100 yards
resltess in stalls, took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, not clearest of runs when driven over 1f out, never reached challenging position
good speed to soon lead on rail, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra final 100 yards
chased leader, weakening when hampered over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leading duo
in touch, ridden over 1f out, effort when not much room on rail inside final furlong, kept on
steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, pushed along halfway, never on terms
Withdrawn
Not the best contest for the grade and the vote goes to DIAMOND JOHNNY G ahead of Russian Rocket and Ignatieff. It's a little bit of a surprise the selection has been dropped two lbs for his latest success. Many feel he is flattered by his current mark but we're not so sure. He has been very consistent so far this season improving with each run. He also won his latest race a little bit cosily and if the handicapper thinks that warrants a drop in the handicap we are here to take full advantage. As long as they go a good gallop he should be in the shake up from his decent draw. Russia Rocket has to be respected in this grade after his decent run in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot. A reproduction of that form would have him in the shake up here but he has been disappointing thus far this season. Ignatieff is liked by his trainer and this flat track should see this speed merchant in good light. Others to note in a wide opening affair are Leleyf and Nepotism but Diamond Johnny G gets the vote.
Russian Rock (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon hard ridden, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 30l behind Fireback (8-6) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Admin (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden to chase leader 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Knightfire (8-9) at Wolverhampton 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Apr.
Ignatieff (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) With leader, ridden over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 7, 5l behind Magical Macey (9-4) at Doncaster 5f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr.
Kings Of Leo 7-1 (8-12) Led until over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 8l behind Boogie Waltzer (8-2) at Lingfield 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Nepotism 7-2fav (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong when short of room and snatched up, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Kylladdie (7-13) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol.
Leleyf (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, under pressure halfway, soon beaten, 7th of 9, 7l behind Felsham (9-2) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) fm in Apr.
Schoolboy Champ 11-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 9th of 16, 8l behind Living It Large (9-7) at Ayr 6f 2yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Oct.
Morgans Choice 25-1 (9-1) Soon led, headed over 1f out, no extra, last of 9, 16l behind Felsham (9-2) at Bath 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) fm in Apr.
Diamond Johnny G (USA) 5-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, effort to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Folkestone 5f mdn stks (5) gf in Apr beating Fine Silk (9-5) by hd, 6 ran.
