chased leaders far side of group, every chance 2f out, weakened soon after
chased leader 2f, chased leaders, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish, not quite pace to challenge
slowly into stride, keen towards rear, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, soon raced awkwardly, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not pace of winner
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, effort near side rail and kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
went right and bumped start, soon chasing leaders near side of group, went 2nd 4f out, led inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, ran on
very awkwardly away, raced keenly in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
held up and behind, never on terms
led, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened quickly over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, some headway near side of group in 6th towards finish, never on terms
gave problems loading, awkwardly away and went right start, raced keenly chasing leaders, ridden inside final 2f, weakened soon after
Admirable Lad is 5lb higher for two runner-up efforts in June which makes life tougher. It's interesting to see blinkers applied for the first time despite his good form, suggesting connections feel there's more to come from the Bated Breath gelding. Hard Solution is enjoying a fine season in low grade handicaps and is now up to a mark of 59 after a close second at Ayr last week. Portelet Bay should be in the mix too with Ben Curtis a good booking for the Evans inmate but KNOCKABOUT QUEEN ran a fine race on seasonal debut at Windsor behind Sweet Pursuit, and the form has been boosted by the winner's subsequent success when turning over an odds-on hotpot.
Rockesbury 16-1 (9-7) Raced solo on near side rail, chased leaders and 3rd overall, ridden and hung left over 2f out, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 10 3/4l behind Flibbertigibbet (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Hard Solution 10-3 (9-10) Overall leader stand side, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Oriental Lilly (9-5) at Ayr 6f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Knockabout Queen 10-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden kept on, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Sweet Pursuit (10-0) at Windsor 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Admirable Lad 9-2 (9-6) Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on, headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Secret To Success (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Portelet Bay 5-1 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along under 3f out, some headway into 5th under 1f out, no threat and weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Truth In Jest (9-2) at Redcar 6f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Lasting Beauty (FR) 33-1 (9-4) Towards rear, awkward on bend over 4f out, rapid headway between horses over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, faded final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Coco Bear (9-12) at Brighton 6f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Miss Prancealot (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Not much room start, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, went 5th inside final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Secret To Success (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Tilsworth Rose 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders 3f, 8th of 9, 10 1/2l behind Aleef (9-5) at Lingfield 5f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Kelinda Dice 8-1 (9-7) Dwelt tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Willingly (9-7) at Yarmouth 6f stks (6) gd in Jun.
Needwood Blossom 15-2 (8-4) Close up, pushed along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Electric Love (8-10) at Yarmouth 5f hcp fll (5) gf in Jun.
