led until 7f out, chased leader until over 3f out, soon weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, soon ridden, stayed on near side in straight, plugged on same pace final 2f
started very slowly, behind, went to far side in straight, plugged on same pace final 2f, never on terms
mid-division, went far side in straight and led over 2f out, ridden and stayed on, headed final strides
soon pushed along and in mid-division, hampered on rail 5f out, soon lost place, no threat after
held up towards rear, good headway to chase leaders 8f out, stayed on near side rail in straight, went 2nd in group inside final 2f, kept on same pace inside final furlong, not pace of leading duo far side
held up towards rear, headway and went far side in straight, chased leading pair that side over 2f out, stayed on same pace and no impression
mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out
chased leaders, led 7f out, stayed on near side in straight, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
took keen hold, always behind
held up towards rear, steady headway 4f out, went far side in straight and chased leader 2f out, hung left over 1f out, stayed on to lead final stride
held up in rear, stayed on near side in straight, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to press for 3rd that side, not pace of leading duo far side
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, stayed on near side in straight, plugged on final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened over 3f out
chased leaders, stayed on near side and led that group over 2f out, soon edged right to rail, clear that side final furlong, not pace of duo on far side
Steely has made all to complete a double on fast ground and though 9lb higher and racing on soft going for the first time can't be dismissed as he's obviously on the upgrade. Several of these have been going well on Polytrack including Karate, who takes a big step-up in trip after scoring over a mile at Lingfield and has never won on turf. If I Were A Boy is another who has been operating on an artificial surface on the Flat but has proved she acts on soft ground in the past. URBAN SPACE scored over the C&D in August and bounced back to form over 1m2f here last week when runner-up to Megala. He's on the same mark and can take this with Shirataki, a winner over shorter here earlier in the month, a big threat from just 3lb higher though the runner-up that day, Gower Rules, has a fair chance of reversing the form over this longer trip.
If I Were A Boy (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Led until over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, kept on well, not pace of winner, 2nd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Sail Home (9-0) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Steely 4-5fav (9-8) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, soon clear, heavily eased near finish, won at Brighton 1m 4f hcp (6) gf beating Pahente (8-8) by 5l, 6 ran.
Lady Of Burgundy 8-1 (9-0) Slowly away, held up in rear, headway over 3f out, no impression, 6th of 12, 15l behind Lady Rosamunde (9-4) at Newbury 1m 4f app hcp (5) gs in May.
Urban Space 3-1 (8-11) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, driven 2f out, one pace and held final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Megalala (9-6) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) sft.
Mons Calpe (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Dwelt, towards rear, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 10l behind Roberto Pegasus (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Broughton Sands 8-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 14, 22l behind Resplendent Light (8-6) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in May.
Wily Fox 9-2 (9-5) Chased leaders over 8f, 9th of 10, 26l behind St Ignatius (9-1) at Brighton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in May.
Victorian Number (FR) 66-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 32l behind Osgood (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) sft.
Shirataki (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Made all, strongly challenged approaching final furlong, held on gamely, all out, won at Windsor 1m 2f am hcp 0-65 (6) sft beating Gower Rules (11-3) by nk, 9 ran.
Karate (IRE) 10-3fav (9-6) Towards rear, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-60 (6) pol in May beating West Leake (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Royal Etiquette (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Towards rear, never on terms, 10th of 15, 19l behind Maven (10-9) at Newbury 1m 2f am hcp (0-70) (4yo+) (5) gf in May.
Taroum (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Raced keenly, always in rear, 7th of 8, 16l behind Cane Cat (8-5) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) sft.
Gower Rules (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, nk behind Shirataki (11-9) at Windsor 1m 2f am hcp 0-65 (6) sft.
Rulbin Realta 6-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Oneiric (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (0-55) (6) pol.
Dispol Diva 20-1 (8-11) Chased leading trio, went 3rd 2f out, driven along and stayed on same pace final 2f, 3rd of 10, 8l behind Mexican Jay (9-4) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) fbs in Oct '10.
