tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, kept on final furlong, unable to quicken towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
chased clear leader until led 6f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway soon after, weakened approaching final furlong
bumped start, held up, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace final furlong
went right start, always in rear, weakened well over 4f out
slowly into stride, always in rear, weakened over 4f out
held up mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
led, raced alone towards stand side, headed 6f out, joined main group 5f out, remained prominent until ridden and weakened 2f out
With Interest can make a winning return to action with Drumfire and Khateeb two of the potential dangers. The colt earned Classic quotes when impressing on debut but has had more than his share of problems since that day in 2005. They haven't slowed him down though as he won his sole start in 2006 and has already scored twice this year having missed 2007. He can earn his place in a higher grade by winning tonight. Khateeb had run well in two Listed races before flopping in a Goodwood handicap and is on a retrieval mission now. Hotel Du Cap ran badly on his sole start of the year, Illustrious Blue has been struggling to recapture his best form, Escape Route has proved a little unpredictable and it's hard to know what to expect from Blue Monday who is having his first run back at home following a brief sojourn Down Under. Drumfire has been running better than most and it looks well worth experimenting with him at this longer trip but With Interest can repay his connections' patience with interest.
Hotel du Cap 11-1 (9-5) Dwelt, held up, ridden and weakened 3f out, last of 8, 18l behind Captain Marvelous (9-2) at Leicester 7f lst stk (1) gs in Apr.
Blue Monday (9-4) 7th of 10, 8l behind Zipping (9-4) at Sandown (Aus) 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gd in Nov.
Drumfire (IRE) 3-1 (8-9) Gradually taken to far side and chased leader, ridden to lead that pair over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 5, 3l behind Dijeerr (8-9) at Newmarket 1m stk (2) gd.
Escape Route (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly away, ridden, no response 3f out, 15th of 17, 18l behind Gulf Express (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcap (2) gd in Jul.
Illustrious Blue 18-1 (9-10) Held up behind, ridden and steady progress on rails from 2f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 7th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Fifteen Love (8-12) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf.
Imperial Star (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Led to 2f out, soon beaten, 7th of 11, 4l behind Gower Song (8-7) at Nad Al Sheba 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) frm in Mar.
With Interest 11-4 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, led close home, won at Nad Al Sheba 1m 2f hcp gd in Feb beating Alpacco (8-6) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Little Hotpotch 33-1 (8-1) Led 2f, remained in touch, ridden and weakened over 4f out, 6th of 7, 23l behind Granary Girl (8-4) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gf.
Only Hope 20-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, always in rear, 12th of 15, well behind Whaxaar (9-1) at Great Leighs 2m hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Khateeb (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Took keen hold in mid-division on outside, ridden, struggling 3f out, eased when beaten over 1f out, last of 15, 28l behind Indian Days (8-6) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Wild Desert (FR) (8-5) won at Durtal 1m 3f stk gd in Jun beating Icy River (8-11) by 2l, 5 ran.
