held up towards rear, headway on inside 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, headway to lead 2f out, soon ridden, headed just inside final furlong, kept on same pace
with leader, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, no impression
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up mid-division, switched outside and headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to lead just inside final furlong, soon clear
chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, help up behind, headway when not clear run 2f out and over 1f out, switched right, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
in touch, lost place 2f out, soon beaten
mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
soon towards rear, outpaced 4f out, never dangerous
in touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, no impression final furlong
dwelt, in rear, beaten and eased 2f out
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
A wide-open handicap here and many have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Esoterica, Million Percent and Champain Sands and the tentative nomination is given to Esoterica. The selection won in game fashion last time out when beating Million Percent and although that rival is weighted to gain his revenge here the selection is more straight forward and he is taken to defy the handicapper under conditions that suit. Million Percent is sure to have his supporters on these revised terms but this hold up performer will need plenty of luck in running and he looks opposable on that basis. Champain Sands beat Emperors well last time out and is another with place claims but he looks vulnerable under his penalty. Emperors Well has never won off a mark this high before and is readily opposed while Society Music has his ideal conditions but looks vulnerable off this mark. Of the others Kansas Gold could improve for the fitting of first time cheekpecies and could go well at a price but in a race where few can be ruled out for the winner we return to Esoterica.
Hoh Wotanite 11-2 (9-9) Held up, headway over 2f out, staying on final furlong when not much room on inside near finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Dudley Docker (9-5) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Society Music (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, staying on when hampered inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Dudley Docker (9-5) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Silidan 50-1 (9-11) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 18, 7l behind Zap Attack (8-1) at Thirsk 6f app hcp (5) gf.
Million Percent 9-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, headway 2f out, challenged over 1f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, no extra near finish, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Esoterica (9-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf.
Wahoo Sam (USA) 9-2 (9-6) With leader, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 5l behind Top Jaro (9-8) at Redcar 7f clm (6) gd.
Inside Story (IRE) 7-2fav (9-5) Chased leaders, not clear run on inside over 2f out, soon switched right, led 1f out, soon drifted right, ran on well, won at W'hampton 1m 1f clm (6) pol in Jul beating Samuel Charles (9-3) by 2l, 13 ran.
Punta Galera (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 19l behind Nevada Desert (8-12) at York 1m clm (4) hvy in Jul.
Champain Sands (IRE) 4-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, driven out, won at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf beating Emperor's Well (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Emperor's Well 2-1fav (9-3) Led, shaken up over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Champain Sands (8-5) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Esoterica (IRE) 4-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, led over 4f out, quickened 3f out, hard pressed final furlong, ridden and held on gamely, won at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Million Percent (9-7) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Regal Dream (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Towards rear, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 12, 6l behind Casablanca Minx (8-13) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcap (6) pol in Jul.
Treasure House (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) In touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 13l behind Smart Ass (9-7) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Ardent Prince 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, soon behind, 9th of 16, 13l behind Indian Edge (9-9) at Chepstow 1m hcap (5) sft in Jul.
Bolton Hall (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Le Chiffre (9-9) at Kempton 1m app hcp (5) std.
Kansas Gold 25-1 (9-13) Raced centre, tracked leaders, pushed along halfway, soon lost place, last of 15, 17l behind Dakota Rain (9-11) at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Gala Sunday (USA) 16-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 12, 6l behind Amanda Carter (7-13) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jul.
Casablanca Minx (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, edged left and soon beaten, 10th of 13, 9l behind Foolish Groom (9-6) at Chepstow 1m ldy rds hcp (5) gf.
