chased leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden 4f out, proved under pressure over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, headed towards finish
jumped awkwardly, held up in rear, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, edged right over 1f out, one pace
held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway on inner 2f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, staying on same pace when rider dropped whip well inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, staying on when switched right inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
close up, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and one pace inside final furlong
led, clear after 3f, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened well over 1f out
raced towards rear, ridden and weakened 3f out
Vainglory is selected to land this very competitive 10 furlong handicap where a case can be made for a large number of the contenders including Art Man, Curzon Prince and Gold Prospect. Vainglory returns here after a fine third at Chester last time behind Mull Of Dubai in what was a hotly contested event. While his consistency means he receives no leniency from the assessor, there appeared to be some well handicapped sorts around him at Chester. Art Man represents a formidable team where if the market speaks, one should certainly tale note. Racing off a career high mark here, he was a winner last time over course and distance but this will be much stiffer. Curzon Prince is a progressive sort who saves many of his best performances for the polytrack surfaces. He didn't appear the strongest of stayers at his first attempt at this trip on his penultimate start, however that was on unsuitably soft ground. Gold Prospect re-opposes Curzon Prince after their clash at Wolverhampton last time where a muddling pace did not suit Michael Bell's charge. Vainglory is given the nod after that good effort at Chester last time.
Invasian (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Led, ridden 3 lengths clear over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Jeer (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Vainglory (USA) 14-1 (8-7) Mid-division, pushed along 4f out, headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Mull of Dubai (8-4) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Scamperdale 16-1 (8-7) Steadied start, headway on outer 2f out, edged right over 1f out, every chance 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Mr Aviator (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Apr.
Art Man 11-4fav (9-0) Steadied start, held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead near finish, won at Great Leighs 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Indicible (9-1) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Curzon Prince (IRE) 15-8 (8-6) Held up, ridden and outpaced 3f out, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, won at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Apr beating Boo (9-4) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
Folio (IRE) 40-1 (8-3) Held up towards rear, never dangerous, 11th of 15, 12l behind Proponent (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcap (2) gf.
Gold Prospect 5-4fav (8-11) Dwelt, held up, headway 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 4l behind Curzon Prince (8-6) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) pol in Apr.
Sign of The Cross 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 5l behind Trans Siberian (8-11) at Windsor 1m 2f hcap (4) gs.
Jord (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Started slowly, soon prominent, effort over 2f out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, 14l behind Sun Catcher (8-8) at Southwell 1m hcap (5) fbs.
Dado Mush 2-1fav (9-5) Mid-division, soon chased along, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 7l behind Sun Catcher (8-8) at Southwell 1m hcap (5) fbs.
Eva Soneva So Fast (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Started slowly, always in rear, tailed off final 2f, 13th of 14, 35l behind Viva Vettori (8-12) at Kempton 1m hcap (3) pol.
