steadied start, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 3rd final strides
in touch, ridden 2f out, effort and every chance over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd final strides
tracked leader, ridden to challenge and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind mid-division, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out
led in centre until headed well over 1f out, kept pressing winner, no extra inside final furlong, always held
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
started very slowly, in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, not reached leaders, slightly unlucky
behind mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
raced alone stands side rails 2f, chased centre leader to over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
tracked leader, ridden to lead well over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, driven out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place and weakened quickly from 2f out
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and effort 2f out, not reached leaders over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression final 2f
in touch, ridden along over 3f out, soon lost touch, in rear 2f out
A typical nursery chock full of potential improvers. We'll take a chance with Belle Des Airs ahead of Versaki and Proclaim. Jockey bookings would suggest that Versaki is the Hannon stable's best chance of their three runners and this represents a drop in grade for him but it would be no surprise were he to prove vulnerable to some of his lightly weighted counterparts. Proclaim is another that appears to have his share of weight following his win at Chester; that was a marked improvement on his run at Catterick and it would be no surprise if he proved capable of a good deal better yet but the handicapper doesn't appear to have taken any chances. Tartan Turban is a half-brother to Paco Boy and got up late home to deny a stablemate at Windsor, he has been sent off at big prices on both starts which would suggest that he hasn't shown all that much at home and Richard Mullen has a modest record when riding for the yard. Dove Mews may well appreciate this softer ground and is of definite interest but preference is for Belle Des Airs. Ralph Beckett's filly was never competitive on debut but that was no bad performance as the subsequent Albany Stakes runner-up was only a couple of lengths in front of her in third. She benefited from the step up to six furlongs when making every yard at Leicester from a filly with a Lowther Stakes entry with the pair finishing 6 lengths clear of the field. The remainder may not have been up to much but it was a likeable effort and Belle Des Airs can take another step forwards by following up.
Versaki (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Soon led, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 3l behind Ouqba (8-12) at Newmarket 6f nov stk (2) gs in Jul.
Dove Mews 10-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Pure Poetry (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo stk (3) gf in Jul.
Proclaim 5-2fav (9-3) Made all, set strong pace, ridden 2f out, edged left and stayed on well inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd beating Flintlock (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Dubai's Gazal 3-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not much room and switched left entering final furlong, kept on but not pace of winner, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Khor Dubai (9-8) at Lingfield 6f 2yo hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Belle des Airs (IRE) 3-1 (8-9) Made all, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, won at Leicester 6f 2yo fll mdn aut (5) gf in Jul beating Kammaan (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Diggeratt (USA) 7-2 (9-2) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 6, shd behind Mazzola (9-7) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd.
Asian Tale (IRE) 4-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, close up 5th, effort and chased leader over 1f out, not quicken, one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 2l behind The Dial House (8-12) at Brighton 6f nov aut stk (5) gf in Jun.
Tartan Turban (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul beating Hawkspur (9-3) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Protiva 33-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Spy Eye (8-9) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd.
Kingswinford (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, no chance with winner final furlong, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Serious Attitude (8-0) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gs.
Polly's Choice (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders over 5f, 7th of 13, 9l behind Minor Vamp (9-0) at Newbury 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) sft in Jul.
Hip Hip Hooray 14-1 (7-12) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge and hung left approaching final furlong, stayed on under pressure to lead final 100 yards, won at Windsor 6f 2yo fll hcp (5) gs beating Night Seed (9-0) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Paymaster In Chief 15-8fav (7-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Magical Illusion (8-5) at Chepstow 6f 2yo hcp (5) sft.
Louie's Lad 25-1 (8-4) Went right start, edged right throughout, keen, led, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 18l behind River Captain (8-10) at Salisbury 7f 2yo hcp (5) gs.
Klynch 15-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, chased leader over 1f out, ran on to lead 100 yards, driven out, won at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (4) pol beating Black N Brew (8-3) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
