held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, no extra near finish
led early, with leader, carried left over 1f out, every chance throughout final furlong, just held close home
mid-division, took keen hold, effort over 1f out, never dangerous
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, well beaten from over 1f out
held up in mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, strong challenge from 1f out, led well inside final furlong, edged left, headed close home
chased leaders going strongly, ridden inside final furlong, ran on to lead close home
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on towards finish, not able to get on terms
chased leaders, switched left over 1f out, badly hampered over 1f out, no impression after
soon led, hung left over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, weakened close home
NonRunner
A cracking handicap in which several have decent claims. Equitation and Danzan finished 1-2 over course and distance four weeks ago and there may not be much between the pair again. Polybius has a touch of class and probably needed the run at York last month. Gulliver can’t be ignored but is on a long losing run and was reportedly lame after finishing third at Ripon 12 days ago. Dominus was a well-backed favourite on the same card but stumbled and unseated his rider leaving the stalls. Normandy Barriere has been running better than form figures would suggest while conditions will suit Diamond Dougal and veteran Maarek but MOLLS MEMORY created a favourable impression when getting off the mark in rain-softened ground at Ascot and has scope for further improvement.
Gulliver 16-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders stands side, strong challenge final furlong, ran on, just held, 3rd of 11, hd behind Hyperfocus (9-2) at Ripon 6f hcp (3) gs in Jun.
Danzan (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Led and set steady pace, headed approaching halfway, remained prominent, ridden to lead again just over 1f out, headed and no extra final 50 yards, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Equitation (8-8) at Windsor 6f hcp (3) gd in May.
Diamond Dougal (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 4 3/4l behind Cold Stare (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp (3) hvy in Jun.
Normandy Barriere (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Broke well soon steadied and in touch, effort over 2f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 8, 5 3/4l behind Cardsharp (9-13) at York 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Equitation 5-2fav (8-8) Slowly into stride, held up and behind, headway looking for room 2f out, hung left and switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead final 50 yards, won at Windsor 6f hcp (3) gd in May beating Danzan (9-5) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Molls Memory 4-1fav (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and went 2nd 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ascot 6f hcp (4) gs in May beating Ballyquin (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Maarek 10-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Quick Look (9-5) at Chester 6f hcp (4) sft in Jun.
Dominus (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Stumbled and unseated rider start, at Ripon 6f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Doc Sportello (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 8 3/4l behind Dark Defender (9-7) at Ripon 6f hcp (4) gs in May.
Polybius 18-1 (9-2) Behind, headway when not clear run over 2f out, switched right to challenge, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Cardsharp (9-13) at York 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
