held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on
in touch, ridden to challenge 2f out, drifted left but kept on inside final furlong
in touch, effort 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression until ran on well to lead final 40yds, veered left close home
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1f out
prominent, led 4f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra when headed final 40yds
led until 4f out, weakened over 1f out
Young Bertie can stop Le Chiffre in his tracks, with Taranaki, Pure Imagination and Dr Synn likely to make their presence felt. Young Bertie has been knocking at the door this term, having run well on all three starts to date, including when third at Lingfield last time. Back on Turf and off a light weight, he should make a bold bid. Le Chiffre as been in good form of late, gaining back-to-back successes at Wolverhampton and Haydock, just doing enough on both occasions. a 6lb penalty may be enough to put the anchors on, but he will not go down without a fight. Taranaki keeps finding one too good but will go on the fast ground, while Pure Imagination has been on the upgrade but has it to do off topweight. Dr Synn has performed with credit despite the fast conditions, and will be suited by any easing of the ground. In a fairly competitive renewal, Young Bertie can gain due reward for some consistent efforts.
Pure Imagination (IRE) 11-4fav (8-9) Chased leaders, effort 3f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Irony (9-11) at Chepstow 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Le Chiffre (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) With leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, ran on, won at Haydock 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gf beating Joshua's Gold (8-10) by a nk, 10 ran.
Villarosi (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) In touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 9l behind Grand Seigneur (9-0) at Lingfield 1m 2f 3yo mdn (D3) pol in Jan '05.
Dr Synn 5-1 (9-3) Soon pushed along towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Scrummage (8-3) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-75 (5) frm.
Kareeb (FR) 7-1 (8-13) Raced far side, tracked leader, led over 2f out, stayed on same pace, no chance with stand side group, 9th of 18, 12l behind Lincolneurocruiser (9-2) at Newmarket 7f app hcp (5) frm.
Linda's Colin (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind The Gaikwar (9-5) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gf.
Border Edge 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders and keen, led 3f out, headed 2f out, kept on, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Desert Dreamer (10-0) at Brighton 7f hcp 0-80 (4) frm.
Taranaki 6-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Captain Darling (8-10) at W'hampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) pol.
Simpsons Ross (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge and hung left over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Hoh Wotanite (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Young Bertie 9-2 (8-11) Led, headed inside final furlong, no chance with winner final 100 yards but kept on for clear 2nd, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Hoh Wotanite (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo hcp (6) pol.
Megalala (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) Prominent and pulled hard, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 11, 16l behind High Treason (9-0) at Newbury 1m 3f app hcp (5) gf in Jun.
