tracked leader and keen, led 3f out, ridden well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong kept on well
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace
ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, onepaced final furlong
held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear
held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong
Breaking Shadow has run into form of late and returns to the scene of his last victory with leading claims in this company; out of whom Royal Dignitary and Li Shih Chen are forwarded as dangers. A move for Harvest Warrior could also be a way into profit for each-way punters to consider, as he has ability and is now on a very attractive mark. Li Shih Chen is less exposed than many and has plenty of scope to improve now that he races back on turf. Again a market move will be interesting. Royal Dignitary has already enjoyed a profitable season and looks the pick of David Nichols' pair in the race. He does look a little high in the weights, though, and needs everything to fall into place for him. Therefore, we turn to Breaking Shadow, who looks a touch less vulnerable on these terms. The David Barron-trained gelding obviously likes this course and this is his best chance of adding to his tally for quite some time.
Royal Dignitary (USA) 13-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 6th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Imperial Echo (8-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Gallantry 25-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Imperial Echo (8-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Lago d'Orta (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) Dwelt, behind until kept on final 2f, never nearer, 8th of 17, 7l behind Regent's Secret (9-3) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Vanadium 33-1 (10-0) Led at steady pace, quickened 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 9, 9l behind Along The Nile (9-12) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Breaking Shadow (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Switched right start, behind, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 2l behind Imperial Echo (8-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Harvest Warrior 16-1 (9-4) Slowly away, soon in touch, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 17, 8l behind Topatoo (9-2) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Tough Love 13-2 (8-11) Behind, ridden and switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1l behind Hartshead (10-0) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-90 (3) frm.
Dvinsky (USA) 12-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, driven and stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Fantasy Believer (9-4) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Sam's Secret 12-1 (9-4) Behind, effort over 2f out, never dangerous, 14th of 19, 11l behind Out of India (8-8) at Redcar 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Oct.
Li Shih Chen 11-1 (8-10) Chased clear leading pair, ridden to close over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 9, 7l behind Kalankari (9-1) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol in May.
Tedsdale Mac 4-1 (9-3) Behind, pushed along and headway over 2f out, one pace final 2f, last of 5, 3l behind Intavac Boy (9-6) at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Bond Diamond 14-1 (9-5) Led early, chased leader, led again over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 12, 8l behind She's Our Lass (9-5) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
