held up in last quartett, pushed along and headway 3f out, chased leading pair over 2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in last quartett, headway far side over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to 2nd final 100 yards and closed on winner close home
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, never terms, tailed off
held up in last quartett, ridden and struggling over 3f out, tailed off
led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold, tracked leaders, went 2nd over 3f out, allowed to drift towards stands side over 1f out, led and stayed on inside final furlong, held on close home
slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway to modest 5th over 1f out, never on terms
took keen hold, chased leader until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off
towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon struggling, tailed off
always behind, pushed along 5f out, soon lost touch, tailed off
Richard Hannon saddles the top two in the weights and the fact that Richard Hughes chooses CRIUS over Wolfgang speaks volumes as he has yet to partner the dual winner but rode the latter to victory at Chepstow in May. Crius has come with a late challenge to win both races over 7f and with this extra furlong certain to suit he looks the one to beat. Paul Hanagan ensured Holy Roman Warrior had a test of stamina when making most over 7f on softish ground here last month. Richard Fahey's charge looks reasonably treated and looks better than stablemate Ventura Spirit. Self Centred would be the form pick at the weights on her third to Maybe in the Chesham but she's disappointed twice subsequently. Kieran Fallon and Mick Easterby are a winning combination so the fact that the former champion is on board Risky Art is intriguing as the filly, a debut winner at Carlisle in May, has never raced beyond the minimum trip.
Wolfgang (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up in last pair, headway towards stands rail well over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, closed on winner close home, just held, 2nd of 9, nk behind Dare To Dream (8-10) at Newbury 7f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Crius (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo nov stk (4) gf in Jul beating Jubilance (8-13) by 3/4l, 4 ran.
Comical 4-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 17l behind Talwar (9-2) at Ascot 7f Listed stks 2yo (1) gs in Jul.
Holy Roman Warrior (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Led, headed over 5f out, led and edged right over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, held on, won at York 7f 2yo mdn aut (4) gs in Jul beating Saffa Hill (9-3) by hd, 9 ran.
Tight Lipped (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, edged left under pressure over 1f out, soon lost 2nd, stayed on same pace and no impression inside final furlong, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Frog Hollow (8-13) at Salisbury 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf.
Self Centred 2-1fav (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway on outer 2f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 13, 7l behind Alabanda (9-0) at Thirsk 7f 2yo stks (4) gd in Jul.
Act Your Shoe Size 4-9fav (9-7) Keen early, close up in 3rd, chased winner over 3f out, soon driven, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, kept on towards finish, not reached winner, 2nd of 4, 3/4l behind Flurry Of Hands (8-2) at Newcastle 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Risky Art 8-1 (9-5) In rear, soon pushed along, headway entering final furlong, ran on, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 5l behind Last Bid (9-6) at York 5f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Ventura Spirit 11-4 (9-3) Led, hard pressed 3f out, came towards stands' side and ridden over 2f out, kept on until headed and no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Swift Encounter (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) sft.
Lolita Lebron (IRE) 4-1fav (8-7) Made all, joined over 5f out, ridden and hung right 2f out, ran on, won at Thirsk 7f 2yo clm (4) gd in Jul beating Lady Jourdain (8-9) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Bedlam 5-1 (9-5) Pushed along towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 12, 6l behind Loyal Master (9-7) at Beverley 7f hcp 0-75 2yo (5) sft.
Angel Warrior (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Towards rear, in 7th over 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 7l behind Stormy Whatever (9-3) at Catterick 6f 2yo mdn (5) sft in Jul.
