held up in touch, lost place over 2f out
in touch, went 2nd 6f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never on terms
held up, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never nearer
always prominent, pulled hard early, led 11f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
held up towards rear, rapid headway over 7f out, soon chasing leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
towards rear, headway over 1f out, never on terms
led steady pace, headed 11f out, remained prominent, effort over 2f out, soon one pace
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, led inside final furlong, ran on well
Another chance is given to TUNGSTEN STRIKE to make all the running; he came good at this time of year 12 months ago and can do so once again. Although the Mark Johnston runners are unlikely to be far away, there is the distinct possibility here that the selection may be able to get an uncontested lead. He has had to go too hard too early of late in order to hold pole position but this course and distance winner could run a big race here if able to set his own fractions. Always Bold ran a cracker at Goodwood when beaten behind Sweetheart and this strong-stayer could appreciate this smaller field, Woolfall Treasure was fourth in that race and ran a blinder, whilst Dolly Penrose should appreciate this drop in class but it was still a poor run last time. Cumberland Plate winner Overrule was punished by the handicapper for that win and now looks high enough in the weights, as does Yes Mr President who was second at Carlisle and a gallant fourth at Goodwood since. Bulwark and Gee Dee Nen are both strong-stayers who will need a strong gallop if they are to prevail, something that occurred when the latter won this a year ago, whereas the feeling is that Keenes Day has a bit more of a turn of foot and he should be suited by the better ground this afternoon than in the Northumberland Plate last time out. An open affair, but Tungsten Strike is given another chance to land a blow.
Macorville (USA) 50-1 (9-2) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, well beaten final 2f, last of 9, 34l behind Kirklees (9-2) at York 1m 2f stks (1) gd in Jul.
Tungsten Strike (USA) 16-1 (9-7) Led, clear half way, pushed along 6f out, reduced lead and headed over 4f out, weakened rapidly, tailed off and eased final 2f, last of 10, well behind Schiaparelli (9-7) at Goodwood 2m stks (1) gd in Jul.
Keenes Day (FR) 10-1 (8-9) With winner, lost place over 3f out, edged left and weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 17, 14l behind Som Tala (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcap (2) sft in Jun.
Gee Dee Nen 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, plenty to do when headway over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, never near to troubled leaders, 5th of 12, 9l behind Desert Sea (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Mar.
Bulwark (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Reluctant in rear, last into straight, hung badly left and not run on final 2f, 7th of 10, 13l behind Hits Only Vic (9-0) at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in Jul.
Yes Mr President (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Manyriverstocross (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
Overrule (USA) 9-1 (8-10) Mid-division on inside, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, 14th of 15, 10l behind Munsef (9-7) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul.
Dolly Penrose 12-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened 3f out, soon well behind, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Sevenna (9-6) at Goodwood 1m 6f fll stks G3 (1) gd in Jul.
Always Bold (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, driven along, one pace and no impression final 2f, 7th of 19, 13l behind Sweetheart (8-1) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Jul.
Aaim To Prosper (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, driven over 2f out and soon weakened, 17th of 19, 47l behind Sweetheart (8-1) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Jul.
Woolfall Treasure 8-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, pushed along and progress on outside over 2f out, went 4th inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 19, 8l behind Sweetheart (8-1) at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Jul.
