chased leaders, pushed along over 5f out, soon weakened and behind, tailed off
in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
always prominent, pushed along 3f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, soon beaten
raced wide in mid-division, steady headway 5f out, ridden to lead narrowly over 2f out, soon edged left and headed, weakened over 1f out
took keen hold in mid-division, weakened quickly 3f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, slightly hampered 2f out, kept on to challenge over 1f out, one pace and held final 100 yards
held up in rear, some headway when hung right approaching 2f out
towards rear, stayed on final furlong but never reached challenging position
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, chased winner and kept on final furlong, held towards finish
held up in mid-division, switched sharply left over 3f out, headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, stayed on well and always holding on towards finish
led for 2f, chased leaders until ridden and weakened over 3f out
pushed along over 5f out, always towards rear
slowly away and always in rear
led after 2f, headed 4f out, badly hampered over 3f out, not recover and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, outpaced and ridden along over 4f out, headway over 2f out, soon edged right and no impression on leaders
chased leaders, led 4f out, edged right and hampered rival over 3f out, headed over 2f out, regained lead 2f out, headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 5f out, chasing leaders when slightly carried left 2f out, not much room and weakening when squeezed out over 1f out
mid-division until weakened over 4f out
held up towards rear, headway on wide outside over 3f out, slightly hampered 2f out, driven to challenge over 1f out, stayed on throughout final furlong, held towards finish
Irish raider SESENTA is given the tentative vote to win this stayers contest ahead of Woolfall Treasure and Judgethemoment. The selection is a versitle sort who is as equally as good over jumps as he is on the level. He was good enough to win at the Punchestown Festival over hurdles last month and followed up with a convincing win at the Curragh in what looked like a competitive handicap. He is untried at this trip but if he ridden to get home he is sure to be in the shake. As are many in the race Woolfall Treasure is another horse that is a higher class hurdler on his day. He won off a mark of 87 on the level at Salisbury last month and can once again run into the frame off a five pound higher mark. Judgethemoment gained back to back victories at Kempton and Ascot recently. Both were over two miles and the big question is whether he has the stamina to last out this extra four furlongs. That is the case with the majority in the race including Sesenta, but he looks the class horse in the race.
Valentino Rossi (BRZ) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 16l behind Caracciola (9-0) at York 1m 6f Listed stks (1) gf in May.
Baddam 33-1 (9-1) Tracked leader until over 5f out, ridden, outpaced and dropped to last over 4f out, eased briefly over 2f out, rallied and stayed on to take poor 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 18l behind Patkai (8-11) at Ascot 2m Grp 3 (1) gf in Apr.
Som Tala 10-1 (8-13) Held up, effort 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 10th of 16, 6l behind Daraahem (9-0) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gf in May.
Rajeh (IRE) 13-8fav (9-5) Tracked leading pair, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, outpaced and lost 2nd over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, stayed on well towards finish, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Woolfall Treasure (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Keenes Day (FR) 11-4fav (9-1) Steady start, held up in rear, reminders halfway, wide and headway over 2f out, hung left and led well over 1f out, ridden and soon in command, won at Lingfield 2m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr beating Wine 'n Dine (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 9 ran.
Humble Opinion 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders on inside, driven along over 3f out, headway to lead narrowly over 1f out, soon headed and weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 5l behind Covert Ambition (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Gala Evening 14-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, outpaced over 3f out, no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 16, 6l behind Daraahem (9-0) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gf in May.
Midas Way 25-1 (9-10) In touch, lost place over 3f out, last of 9, 16l behind Samurai Way (10-0) at Ascot 2m hcap (2) gs in Sep '07.
Woolfall Treasure 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along 4f out, led 2f out, ridden and in command final furlong, stayed on well, won at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May beating Cool Judgement (9-10) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Sesenta (IRE) 2-1fav (8-11) Mid-division, headway in 6th 3f out, 3rd 2f out, ridden to narrow lead over 1f out, strongly pressed final furlong, all out, won at Curragh 1m 4f hcap hvy in May beating Speed Ticket (9-2) by hd, 10 ran.
Judgethemoment (USA) 6-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders until lost place 5f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on pressure to lead near finish, won at Ascot 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May beating Swingkeel (9-2) by nk, 11 ran.
Fire And Rain (FR) 33-1 (9-0) Led soon after start headed after 2f, stayed prominent until lost touch and in rear over 4f out, last of 7, 33l behind Take A Bow (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f stk (1) gs in May '07.
Galient (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, not clear run over 2f out, ridden, holding place when short of room and checked over 1f out, not recover, 12th of 18, 7l behind Missoula (9-0) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jun '08.
Liberate 15-2 (8-9) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden in 4th over 2f out, faded final furlong, 7th of 32, 11l behind Caracciola (9-6) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcap (2) gd in Oct.
Ermine Sea 20-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, led 7f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on, no extra, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Judgethemoment (9-9) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Always Bold (IRE) 66-1 (8-1) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 13th of 32, 15l behind Caracciola (9-6) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcap (2) gd in Oct.
Kayf Aramis 4-7fav (9-6) Bustled along to track leader, pushed along 4f out, driven and still challenging for lead when hung right over 1f out, one pace when carried left and switched right towards finish, 5th of 9, 2l behind Sweetheart (8-8) at Goodwood 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in May.
Clopf (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp 0-90 gd in May beating Dafarabad (8-10) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Missoula (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 14th of 15, 38l behind Hits Only Vic (9-5) at Haydock 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Royal Rationale (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) In touch on outer, ridden to challenge 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind One Hour (9-6) at Sandown 1m 1f 3yo hcp (3) gs in Jun '07.
