prominent, ridden and weakened 7f out, eased when no chance final 2f
mid-division, pushed along 7f out, outpaced final 3f
held up, mid-division, good headway to track leaders over 3f out, ridden and edged over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden and weakened 6f out
held up, mid-division, smooth headway to press leader over 3f out, soon challenging, no extra well inside final furlong, saddle slipped
close up 5th, headway to chase leading pair over 2f out, stayed on gamely to gain upperhand near finish
led after 1f, strongly pressed and driven along from 3f out, stay on gamely final furlong until worn down near finish
held up in rear, headway on outside and driven 3f, outpaced final 2f
led for 1f, mostly tracked leader after, ridden and lost 2nd over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, held up in rear, shortlived effort over 5f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden 5f out, soon weakened
always in rear
always behind
in touch, effort to chase leading pair halfway, ridden and weakened over 5f out
Dorothy's Friend looks to be the percentage call ahead of Prins Willem and Bulwark. Roger Charlton's representative has had his training troubles but when sound, he has looked a progressive handicapper and it could be worth chancing that the handler has him match fit today. Prins Willem made very hard work of it at Kempton over two miles but he is a capable, if not completely straight-forward conveyance and any market confidence should not be ignored. Bulwark finished behind Dorothy's Friend at Newcastle and was arguably given much too much to do on that occasion. This track can suit back runners so it would be no surprise to see the pair finish closer on this occasion. Ski Jump lowered the colours of The Nawab at York but more is required in this bigger field. Elusive Dream contributed to his own downfall by pulling much too hard in the early stages of his most recent run at Royal Ascot. Solent has shaped as if a step up to this trip should not inconvenience while Finalmente is related to all-weather winners and has an interesting jockey booking. A valuable race by all-weather standards and one that can go the way of Dorothy's Friend.
Dancing Bay 13-2 (9-2) Took keen hold in mid-division, stayed on final 2f, never going pace to reach leaders, 6th of 13, 3l behind Baddam (9-0) at Ascot 2m 6f stk (2) gf in Jun.
Solent (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, hung right and no further impression on winner from 1f out, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Wunderwood (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcap (2) gd in Jun.
Bulwark (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-1) Ridden over 3f out, headway on inner over 2f out, not much room inside final furlong, no impression, 9th of 20, 5l behind Toldo (8-2) at Newcastle 2m hcap (2) gf.
Unleash (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, 14th of 17, 15l behind Anak Pekan (9-6) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gs in May '05.
Odiham 12-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 15th of 20, 11l behind Toldo (8-2) at Newcastle 2m hcap (2) gf.
Finalmente 11-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden and not much room over 2f out, soon never dangerous, 11th of 20, 6l behind Toldo (8-2) at Newcastle 2m hcap (2) gf.
Elusive Dream 12-1 (9-9) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, led over 4f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 29, 14l behind Baddam (9-2) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jun.
Prins Willem (IRE) 9-2jt-fav (9-4) Held up, headway on outer over 2f out, stayed on steadily final furlong, led final strides, won at Kempton 2m hcp 0-90 (3) pol beating Velvet Heights (8-11) by a hd, 12 ran.
Dorothy's Friend 15-2 (8-9) Chased leaders, pushed along over 5f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 20, 4l behind Toldo (8-2) at Newcastle 2m hcap (2) gf.
Alfie Noakes 12-1 (8-7) Held up behind, ridden over 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 10th of 19, 3 1/2l behind Young Mick (8-8) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
McEldowney 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders until lost place after 6f, renewed effort on outside 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 29, 11l behind Baddam (9-2) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jun.
Inchnadamph 16-1 (8-9) Held up, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 11th of 16, 12l behind Mikao (8-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Apr.
Freddy (ARG) 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden when hung left from over 3f out, soon behind, last of 9, 17l behind Luberon (8-6) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Ski Jump (USA) 11-4 (8-6) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon clear, won at York 2m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun beating The Nawab (9-1) by 3l, 5 ran.
