prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, tailed off and eased final furlong
led until over 2f out, weakened quickly, eased final furlong, tailed off
soon outpaced and pushed along in rear, headway from 2f out, kept on same pace over 1f out
restless in stalls, held up in mid division, pushed along 3f out, headway soon after, chased winner 2f out, soon every chance until no extra well inside final furlong
mid-division, headway and ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along and headway 3f out, chased leaders and every chance 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway soon after, stayed on inside final furlong
steadied start, always towards rear, eased when no chance final furlong
chased leader, led over 2f out, ridden and pressed 1f out, edged left and stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, on top towards finish
ETON RIFLES should relish these conditions so despite with a bit to prove off this mark he can return to winning ways ahead of the consistent bottom weight pair of Espero and Skyfire. A winner of a heavy ground maiden and having consistently performed well when there is some give in the ground the pick ran encouragingly from a similar mark on his return from a lengthy break and now that bit fitter should put up a big display. Espero is now racing from a mark 2lbs lighter than when last in front and with that coming at Wolverhampton he should handle softer ground while Skyfire has found just the one too good on his last two runs including when the ground was easing last time and with his stable still in form should run his race again. Internationaldebut need to be considered having gone close off this mark a few times in the past but Eton Rifles is unexposed enough to improve again on ground he loves.
Eton Rifles (IRE) 10-3fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, just held for 3rd, 4th of 13, 5l behind Tajneed (9-3) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Celtic Sultan (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Went left start, led and soon clear, headed 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 18l behind Ancient Cross (9-0) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Wigram's Turn (USA) 40-1 (8-10) Raced far side, mid-division, driven along 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leaders, 7th of 26, 4 1/2l behind Treadwell (8-10) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Lucky Dance (BRZ) 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 4, 6l behind Cesare (8-9) at Doncaster 1m stks (3) gf.
Roker Park (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th after halfway, no impression from 2f out, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Bean Uasal (9-2) at Tipperary 7f hcap gd.
Spying 9-2 (8-3) In touch and keen, weakened well over 2f out, 12th of 19, 10l behind Swilly Ferry (8-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Sep.
Nightjar (USA) 3-1fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 10l behind Game Lad (8-10) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Deadly Secret (USA) 16-1 (8-4) Towards rear, soon with leader, weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 19l behind Tartan Gunna (8-7) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Espero (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, held up in last pair, headway over 3f out, tracked leaders going well and every chance 2f out, chased winner well over 1f out until over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 5, 5l behind Ginger Jack (9-5) at Musselburgh 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Skyfire 7-1 (9-7) With leaders, ridden and every chance from 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Imprimis Tagula (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Internationaldebut (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, switched right and effort over 1f out, stayed on well, nearest finish, 5th of 14, 2l behind Hotham (9-6) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
