always towards rear
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, weakened over 3f out
mid-division, ridden before halfway, tailed off from 4f out
in touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leader, led over 2f out, headed final furlong, no extra
in touch, pushed along over 6f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, led final furlong, headed inside final furlong, kept on
towards rear and pushed along, tailed off over 4f out
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong
held up, outpaced over 3f out
A chance is taken with Forrest Flyer, who is selected ahead of Kyber and Bijou Dan, while support of Inch High would also be interesting. Jim Goldie (who also sends out Jane Of Arc and Kyber) has seen Inch High perform with credit over hurdles during the last couple of years and it is an interesting move switching the gelding back to the Flat now there is a bit of give underfoot. A careful monitoring of the betting is advised. Bijou Dan likes this course and is still on a fair mark. This is tougher than the seller he won last time out but, as he is obviously in good form, he is respected as a threat. Kyber picks up a penalty for winning at Musselburgh six days ago and has to be shortlisted as a danger. Jim Goldie is again strongly represented, with this tough seven-year-old spearheading his challenge on this occasion. However, Forrest Flyer is also at the top of his game at present time and a repeat of his demolition of the 71-rated Calzaghe from his penultimate start would make Linda Perratt's charge very hard to beat today.
Herakles (GER) 14-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 4f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 9l behind Moment of Clarity (8-5) at Haydock 1m 3f app hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Josh You Are 4-1 (9-1) Dwelt, held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 6th of 7, 23l behind Kasban (9-9) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Kyber 2-1fav (10-11) Prominent, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, driven out final furlong, won at Musselburgh 2m amt hcp 0-80 (6) gf in Jun beating Merrymaker (11-4) by 1l, 9 ran.
Danehill Silver 25-1 (8-7) Disputed lead, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, weakened from 2f out, 11th of 12, 20l behind Blu Manruna (9-0) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Jan.
Bijou Dan 15-8fav (8-12) In touch, ridden along over 4f out, led 2f out, kept on final furlong, won at Catterick 1m 6f sll (6) gs in Jun beating Pendragon (8-9) by 3l, 10 ran.
Jordan's Light (USA) 11-1 (8-7) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 4th of 5, 11l behind Forrest Flyer (8-2) at Ayr 1m 5f app hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Forrest Flyer (IRE) 2-1 (9-8) Tracked winner and keen, every chance over 4f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Front Rank (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 5f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Hugs Destiny (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Chased leaders, driven 5f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 9, 18l behind Winged d'Argent (9-5) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Jane of Arc (FR) 2-1fav (8-6) Tracked leader, went prominent over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, led over 2f out, kept on, headed and not pace of winner close home, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Chookie Hamilton (8-13) at Musselburgh 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Inner Voice (USA) 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 12l behind Captain Cole (8-12) at Downpatrick 1m 3f app hcp 0-60 gd in May.
Jentris Girl (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Always rear division, last of 14, well behind Tykie Two (8-9) at Southwell 1m 4f hcap (6) fbs in May.
Bramantino (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, outpaced halfway, kept on final 2f, no impression, 5th of 12, 15l behind Front Rank (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 5f ldy rds hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Inch High 7-1 (7-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Shy Glance (8-10) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Don Jose (USA) 40-1 (8-0) Held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 12, 6l behind Hits Only Vic (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 7f app hcp (5) gf in Jun.
