held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, not pace of winner
held up in touch, took keen hold, effort 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon switched left, squeezed though and led, ran on well, readily
tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, took keen hold, headway 6f out, ridden and lost place over 2f out
tracked leader, ridden 3f out, soon lost place
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Nonrunner
Ryan Moore keeps faith with EXPRESS HIMSELF having ridden the latter to victory at Haydock last month. Ed McMahon's charge overcame plenty of problems on that occasion and looks good value for more than the narrow winning-margin. Spiriting is on the upgrade having won easily at Leicester but Tizlove Regardless is upped a couple of grades after scoring over track and trip a fortnight ago. Early Morning went close in a Class 3 at Kempton last time and Ogbourne Downs is only 2lb higher than last month's win at Bath. Mitraad made a winning start over 7f on the Rowley course here though that was back in 2013 and the fact he has been persevered with suggests he retains plenty of ability.
Express Himself (IRE) 11-8fav (8-11) Slowly away and lost 5 lengths, headway on inner when not clear run over 2f out, squeezed through to lead inside final furlong, ridden close home, won at Haydock 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun beating Birdman (9-5) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Pearl Ice 6-1 (9-7) Restless in stalls, took keen hold, held up in last pair, pushed along and struggling before halfway, never involved, 7th of 11, 20l behind Tumbaga (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Jun.
Mitraad (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on strongly, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep '13 beating Baarez (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Konstantin (IRE) 40-1 (9-9) Stumbled start, mid-division, weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 50l behind Majestic Moon (9-13) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Ogbourne Downs 10-1 (9-3) Held up off the pace in 5th, quick move on outside to press winner 3f out, upsides and every chance until edged left over 1f out, keeping on same pace and held when lost 2nd final 150 yards, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Secret Art (9-13) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Pastoral Player 8-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 7th of 14, 8l behind Majestic Moon (9-13) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Tizlove Regardless (USA) 7-2 (9-13) Prominent, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on gamely, won at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun beating Ghinia (9-6) by 1l, 8 ran.
Spiriting (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Made all, shaken up and came clear final 2f, edged right and ridden over 1f out, stayed on well, unchallenged, won at Leicester 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun beating Silverheels (10-0) by 3 1/2l, 6 ran.
Early Morning (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Held up, switched right 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Spirit Raiser (8-11) at Kempton 1m hcp (0-90) (3) pol in Jun.
