took keen hold, held up in last trio, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, never reached leaders, one pace final 1f
held up in last trio headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, every chance approaching final 1f, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on same pace
took keen hold, held up, not clear run over 2f out, ridden and found little when in the clear soon after
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened entering final 2f
took keen hold, tracked leading pair, every chance on inner approaching final 1f, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader, until ridden over 2f out, weakened over 2f out
held up in 6th, weakened over 2f out
awkward leaving stalls, soon in touch in 5th, headway and ridden to chase leader over 2f out, slight lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
held up last, steady headway on wide outside at 2f out, quickened to challenge over 1f out, quickened again to lead inside final furlong, ran on strongly
SIGNOR PELTRO is deserving of a big prize and today could be his day though Swop and Harrison George are likely to have their supporters. Henry Candy's gelding plugged on well to be second in a Newmarket handicap and while the handicapper has not been slow to raise him again without winning; he has fewer question marks than most, especially as he won this race last year. Swop looked to have improved out of all recognition when campaigned at the Dubai Carnival. Sent off as favourite for the Lincoln, he disappointed badly and has not been seen on the racecourse since. Harrison George invariably looks an unlucky loser. It could be that he just needs everything to fall his way but the handicapper offers little respite. Marching Time is likely to be a well backed favourite off his light racing weight. His breeding suggested that he might make up into a middle distance performer but connections have clearly had a rethink after Salisbury. At longer odds, Salient, has gone close off similar marks and is sure to give supporters a good run for their money. Spanish Bounty is arguably a couple of pounds too high at present though he was far from disgraced in a recent classified stakes at the course. Guilded Warrior is likely to front run. Talking Hands is not without ability and is one to note in the market. Signor Peltro is no gimme in this contest but he has plenty to like about him.
Swop (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) In touch in group towards stands side, ridden over 2f out, driven and weakened over 1f out, 15th of 20, 18l behind Expresso Star (8-12) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in Mar.
Signor Peltro 7-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden and headway and switched right approaching final furlong, ran on strongly to take 2nd, not reached winner, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Jeninsky (8-8) at Newmarket 7f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Spanish Bounty 20-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, steady headway from inside final 3f, chased leaders over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 4th of 15, 1 3/4l behind Axiom (9-4) at Goodwood 7f stks 0-95 (2) gd in Jul.
Glow Star (SAF) 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon driven and weakened, 7th of 10, 13l behind We'll Come (9-12) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Harrison George (IRE) 6-1fav (9-8) Raced stands' side, held up in rear on rails, good headway on inner over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong to lead that group final 50 yards but not on terms with far side leaders, 5th of 22, 4l behind Johannes (9-0) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
King's Wonder 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Ancien Regime (9-0) at Lingfield 6f 3yo stks (2) pol.
Guilded Warrior 14-1 (9-3) Led, clear from over 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Prime Exhibit (9-4) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Talking Hands 25-1 (9-3) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 14, 8l behind Mafaaz (9-3) at Kempton 1m 1f cnd stks (3yo) (2) pol in Mar.
Salient 20-1 (9-1) In touch, hampered and snatched up just over 1f out, checked briefly inside final furlong, no impression after, 6th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Bab Al Salam (8-12) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Marching Time 11-8fav (9-7) Raced keenly in rear, good headway from over 2f out, led over 1f out, carried head awkwardly and ridden out final furlong, won at Salisbury 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Wilfred Pickles (9-1) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
South Cape 16-1 (9-5) Chased leader until over 2f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Prime Exhibit (9-4) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
