held up, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on
chased leader, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 1f out, not quicken towards finish
in touch, ridden and edged left over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
always behind
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon edged left, one pace final furlong
held up, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 5f out, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out
dwelt, mid-division, headway over 5f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, held on gamely
keen, chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, lost place over 5f out, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous
Dundry, Nessen Dorma and Millville look the three to concentrate on here and the vote is given to Dundry. The selection looks to be improving with every race and he won in good style last time when beating Ski Jump at York. The cheek-pieces seem to work the oracle for this 4-year-old and as they are on again today he is difficult to oppose. Nessen Dorma rates the main danger as he put in a spirited effort when second behind Valance at Carlisle last time. This step-up in trip will not be a problem and he should be capable of making the frame. Millville was doing his best work at the finish over 1m4f at Epsom last time and he is another who will be suited by today's longer trip. However, he looks to be a little high in the weights at present and for that reason he is opposed. Bendarshaan could be interesting as could Jeepstar who both ran well last time but we are happy to return to Dundry who looks the one to beat.
Millville 10-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, never reached leaders, 5th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Crow Wood (8-10) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (2) gd.
Trust Rule 33-1 (8-10) Mid-division, lost place when not much room over 4f out, stayed on final furlong, 8th of 16, 14l behind Notable Guest (9-8) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Jeepstar 6-1 (9-2) Led after 2f, headed over 3f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final 2f, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Flotta (8-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (4) gf.
Nessen Dorma (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 17, nk behind Valance (9-4) at Carlisle 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Handa Island (USA) 3-1fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened final 2f, 6th of 7, 19l behind Spanish John (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 7f 3yo lst stk (A) gs in Jul '02.
Bendarshaan 33-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 16th of 20, 43l behind Leg Spinner (8-12) at York 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gf.
Dundry 7-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway on inner over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at York 1m 6f hcp (4) sft in May beating Ski Jump (8-13) by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Charlotte Vale 2-1fav (10-0) Held up, headway over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, soon clear, eased towards finish, won at Thirsk 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gf beating Farne Isle (9-6) by 4l, 8 ran.
Inchnadamph 8-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, headway on bit over 3f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed close home, ran on, 2nd of 10, nk behind Most Definitely (9-6) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp (4) gf.
Red Forest (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Chased leaders to 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 8l behind Tedstale (9-5) at Thirsk 1m 4f hcp (4) gf.
Saffron Fox 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, edged left and led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, 3rd of 20, 3 1/2l behind Heart Springs (8-5) at Bath 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in May.
Vicious Prince (IRE) 13-2 (8-6) Prominent until lost place over 4f out, soon ridden and kept on from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 5l behind Dance To My Tune (8-8) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (4) gd.
