raced keenly, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened final furlong
held up behind, headway over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not quite reach leaders
led 4f, tracked leader, driven and lost place over 3f out, weakened final 2f
pressed leader, led after 4f, headed 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, headway to challenge 3f out, driven and unable to quicken inside final 2f, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
raced keenly, held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on and every chance final furlong, just held
mid-division on outside, pushed along and lost place over 5f out, soon behind, tailed off 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, one pace and no impression after
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not quite reach leaders
behind, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
held up in touch, headway to lead 3f out, ridden and edged right towards stands side rail from over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, held on well
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, edged left 1f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, held near finish
dwelt, held up, always behind, weakened over 1f out
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Tapis Libre won this in 2017 and was fourth last year, though isn’t getting any younger. Joanna Mason’s mount Makawee has to go on the short-list having followed up a course and distance victory last month with a win at Wetherby. Apterix had been enjoying a revival until failing to act around Chester and can’t be ruled out and a case can be made for Archi's Affaire from last year’s winning yard, despite an absence since September. Serena Brotherton rides Beverley winner Where's Jeff for Mick Easterby but ARCTIC FOX also has a talented lady rider on board in Carol Bartley. Richard Fahey’s three-year-old steps up in trip again off a 5lb higher mark but is progressing quickly enough to complete the hat-trick.
Archi's Affaire 11-2 (9-6) Held up in touch, tracked leaders 3f out, challenged 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, held when lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Finniston Farm (9-3) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (3) gs in Sep.
Makawee (IRE) 4-11fav (9-11) Held up in 4th, effort 3f out, led over 2f out, clear inside final furlong, very easily, won at Wetherby 1m 6f hcp fll (4) gf in May beating Iconic Belle (9-7) by 2l, 6 ran.
Mister Manduro (FR) 10-1 (11-0) Held up behind, headway and in touch on outside after 3rd, led when not fluent 2 out, ridden clear after last, ran on, won at Perth 2m mdn (4) gd in May beating Ventura Dragon (10-10) by 4l, 9 ran.
Promise Of Peace (JPN) 18-1 (11-0) Held up and behind, niggled along approaching 3 out, soon struggling, took poor 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 8, dist behind Magna Cartor (11-12) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (4) gs in May.
Multellie 18-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, every chance 3f out, lost place 2f out, soon not much room and weakened, 9th of 10, 11 1/2l behind Charles Kingsley (9-9) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp (4) gs in May.
Mutamaded (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, edged left from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went 3rd and hung left inside final furlong, no chance with 1st 2, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Mulligatawny (9-3) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in May.
Apterix (FR) 8-1 (9-10) Chased leader 5f, prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7 3/4l behind Gabrial The One (8-3) at Chester 1m 4f hcp (4) gd in May.
French Mix (USA) 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, led well over 2f out, soon headed, rallied approaching final furlong, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 12, 4 1/4l behind Gloweth (9-11) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Where's Jeff 10-3 (9-1) Chased leaders, driven to challenge on inside 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, won at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in May beating Sands Chorus (9-4) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Tapis Libre 33-1 (10-4) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, 4th and one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 6 1/2l behind Ingleby Hollow (10-0) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Arctic Fox 15-8fav (8-11) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on well, won at York 1m 2f hcp fll (3) gf in May beating Vivid Diamond (9-7) by nk, 5 ran.
Billy No Mates (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Forest Of Dean (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in Apr.
Sootability (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Held up in touch on inside, driven 4f out, chased front trio 3f out, ridden over 1f out, never going pace to threaten, lost modest 4th near finish, 5th of 7, 9 3/4l behind Global Heat (9-7) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (4) gd in May.
Breath Caught 14-1 (8-11) Held up behind, outpaced on outside over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, never a threat, 8th of 11, 10l behind Soto Sizzler (8-5) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Cafe Espresso 2-9fav (9-3) Tracked leader 3f, handy 3rd on inside, led just over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Lingfield 1m 4f stks (6) gf in May beating Enyama (8-9) by 5l, 4 ran.
