towards rear, not clear run on rails from over 2f out until over 1f out, ran on final furlong, no chance
chased leaders until weakened over 2f out
keen hold in mid-division, nowhere to go from over 2f out until entering final furlong, ran on, finished well, no chance
mid-division, ridden and no chance when squeezed out over 2f out
slowly into stride and always behind
tracked leader, challenged from 3f out, every chance 2f out, not quicken final furlong
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
pulled hard, steadied towards rear, not clear run on rails from over 2f out until over 1f out, ran on final furlong, no chance
led, hard pressed and kept on under pressure final 2f, headed inside final furlong and soon outpaced by leading pair
prominent on inside, chased winner inside final furlong, ran on
reluctant, never going well and always in rear
held up, headway on outer over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, soon recovered to race in mid-division on inner, effort going well when not clear run and switched left over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, pushed out
The ground again looks to be the key here, and of the leading contenders, we take Kenmore to come good on it, with Sea Hunter, Tax Free and Coup D'Etat others who should go well. The lightly-raced Kenmore came good at Nottingham when last seen out in April and Barry Hills has given him plenty of time to come to himself. This step up to seven furlongs should suit, he handles juice in the ground and he gets the vote. Sea Hunter thrives on his racing and is in cracking form, but the ground and another 4lb rise will make this tougher. Tax Free has won on good to soft and this is his optimum trip. He is up 7lb for his latest win, but very much going the right way and he can lay down the biggest challenge to our selection, while Coup D'Etat has the ability to be thereabouts, though the ground is a definite worry where he is concerned. Our choice here then is Kenmore.
Capable Guest (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Behind, some headway from 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 17, 8l behind Another Bottle (8-12) at Newbury 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Gifted Gamble 10-1 (8-11) Disputed 2nd, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, driven and kept on same pace after, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Galeota (9-6) at Epsom 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in Jun.
King Marju (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Raced stand side, close up, effort over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 20, 3l behind Tax Free (8-0) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Don Pele (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 6l behind Kodiac (9-1) at Newbury 6f hcp (3) gf.
Bentley's Bush (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, not reach leaders, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Queen of Poland (8-9) at Sandown 7f 2yo lst fll (A) gf in Jul '04.
Safari Sunset (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) In rear, some late progress, 4th of 7, 2 1/2l behind Fantasy Believer (9-10) at Epsom 6f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Coup d'Etat 9-1 (8-9) Raced centre, towards rear, headway 6f out, switched far side 3f out, ridden and headway 1f out, led well inside final furlong, headed post, 2nd of 12, hd behind Diamonds And Dust (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gs.
Kenmore 8-13fav (9-0) Made all, ridden well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, won at Nottingham 6f 3yo mdn (5) gd in Apr beating Patternmaker (9-0) by 1l, 13 ran.
Spirit of France (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Mid-division, soon chased along, ridden and edged left 2f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 15, 6l behind La Cucaracha (9-10) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Salamanca 20-1 (9-4) Raced stand side, led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 20, 2l behind Clinet (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp (2) gd.
Black Velvet 16-1 (8-8) Held up in mid-division, lost place over 3f out, soon behind, 10th of 12, 19l behind Cesare (9-3) at Lingfield 1m stk 0-90 (3) pol.
Looks Could Kill (USA) 9-1 (8-4) In touch, 6th straight, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 6th of 11, 7l behind Enforcer (8-5) at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Ingleton 50-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 16, 3l behind The Jobber (8-8) at Sandown 5f hcp (3) gd.
Ocean Gift 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders centre group, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 6l behind Kodiac (9-8) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Tagula Sunrise (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) Raced stand side group, in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 13th of 19, 7l behind Orphan (7-12) at Ripon 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Viking Spirit 9-1 (8-11) Raced stand side, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on stronly inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 20, 1 1/2l behind Tax Free (8-0) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Tax Free (IRE) 10-1 (8-0) Raced far side, tracked leaders, led over 2f out, soon overall leader, ran on well, won at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd beating Woodcote (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 20 ran.
Sea Hunter 5-1 (9-5) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, held on gamely, won at Chester 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jun beating Dabbers Ridge (8-11) by a shd, 11 ran.
