in touch, switched left 2f out, soon losing place and hampered
keen, tracking leaders, close up when not clear run approaching final furlong, soon lost place
held up, always in the rear
steadied start, effort on inside 2f out, switched left 1f out, led inside, soon in command
steadied start, soon tracking leader, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong and faded
slowly into stride, held up, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
tracked leaders, every chance 2f out, one pace
SWEET GALE can land a hat-trick and take the finale, at the expense of Star Links and Strret Power. Star Links took his maiden at Lingfield in October, and has shaped well on both starts this term, staying on well to be second last time. It is a surprise to see him brought back a furlong in trip however on this tight track, which may not suit. Dual course and distance winner, Street Power looks a threat. He has won three times, and though climbing the weights, fine performances in competitive events suggest he can play a part here. After a winless run of two years, Sweet Gale slipped down the weights, and took advantage with a couple of decisive wins. Although carrying a 6lb penalty for an impressive win at Leicester on Saturday evening, Sweet Gale has won of a higher mark in the past and can score again.
Classic Descent 11-2 (9-2) Slowly in to stride, always in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, 9th of 11, 12l behind Hustle (8-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Dvinsky (USA) 20-1 (8-10) Sprawled leaving stalls, never dangerous, 12th of 14, 9l behind Memphis Man (8-13) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Kyle (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Chased leaders far side, ridden and weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 17, 11l behind Eton Rifles (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in May.
Obe Royal 6-1 (9-7) Switched left start, held up, pushed along halfway, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure, 5th of 13, 5l behind Imprimis Tagula (9-7) at Southwell 7f clm stks (6) fbs.
Street Power (USA) 9-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Eton Rifles (9-4) at Haydock 6f hcp 0-80 (4) hvy in May.
Star Links (USA) 13-2 (9-2) Crossed over from wide draw and soon led, ridden over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner just inside final furlong, kept on well near finish to hold 2nd, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Eastern Empire (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Sweet Gale (IRE) 11-4 (10-0) won at Leicester 6f (5) gf beating Morning Queen (9-2) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Lekita 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders on inner, pushed along 2f out, ridden and went 2nd entering final furlong, no extra well inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 3l behind Woodcote Place (9-3) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in May.
Brooksby 16-1 (8-5) In touch until ridden 4f out and soon behind, last of 12, 24l behind Cill Rialaig (9-4) at Salisbury 1m 2f flls hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Mac's Power (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Went right start, took keen hold and soon close up on outer, carried left inside final 2f, no impression final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Devil You Know (9-6) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) pol.
