took keen hold to lead steady pace, headed 4f out and remained in touch until weakened final furlong
smooth headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
held up towards rear, rapid headway over 5f out to lead and quicken pace 4f out, driven over 1f out, edged left when headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
prominent, ridden along over 3f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, was driven and one pace final furlong
took keen hold in touch, was ridden along over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden along and headway over 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
in touch, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always rear division
towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden along over 4f out, was soon behind
took keen hold behind leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
Nonrunner
Raffish needs a good test of stamina but can confirm the York form with Red Wine despite carrying a 6lb penalty; They All Laughed and Acuzio are others to consider. The last named has run into form lately and, as a consistent type, he can give his supporters a good run for their money. A similar statement applies to They All Laughed, who has enjoyed a profitable spell this season. However, he has crept up the weights as a result and now has a bit to prove. Red Wine dropped a significant hint that he is on the way back with a solid run at York eight days ago - travelling sweetly into the straight before getting tired in the closing stages. Still, that was his best effort for a while and, as he is well treated just now, a bold show cannot be ruled out. Nevertheless, Raffish comfortably outstayed his rivals on the Knavesmire and, as he is really thriving on his racing, Michael Scudamore's charge gets the nod again here.
Cotton Eyed Joe (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 12l behind Spanish Hidalgo (9-3) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) hvy in Jul.
They All Laughed 7-2jt-fav (10-0) Held up, ridden over 4f out, no impression, 5th of 8, 8l behind Atlantic Coast (8-0) at Hamilton 1m 5f hcap (5) gs in Jul.
Raffish 11-4fav (8-10) Held up in touch and keen, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, led just inside final furlong, kept on well, 2nd of 7, 3 1/2l behind.
Red Wine 9-1 (8-10) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outer over 4f out, led on 2f out, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Raffish (8-10) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-75 (5) hvy in Jul.
Just Waz (USA) 11-2 (10-5) Held up, effort over 2f out, kept on, 6th of 12, 9l behind Winged d'Argent (11-5) at Nottingham 1m 6f hcap (4) sft in Jul.
Sovietta (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Slowly into stride, ridden and headway over 3f out, staying on when edged right final furlong, 4th of 15, 4l behind Global Traffic (10-1) at Chepstow 1m 4f amt hcp (6) hvy in Jul.
Selkirk Grace 7-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, hung right inside final furlong, headed near finish, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Josh You Are (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jul.
Moyne Pleasure (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Held up, headway over 4f out, ridden along to challenge and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Dispol Peto (8-13) at Catterick 1m 4f app hcp (6) gs in Jul.
