held up in touch, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, nearest finish
led, headed over 1f out, rallied and ran on inside final furlong, just failed
dwelt, held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on well
held up, weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, all out, just held on
tracked leaders, not clear run over 1f out, switched left, kept on
held up, pushed along over 5f out, weakened over 2f out, soon pulled up
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
Luca Cumani has been back amongst the winners this week and can follow up with Mandatum, whose scope for improvement edges him the vote over Topkat and Dancing Lyra. That is not to total dismiss the claims held by Lets Roll, who is respected in this company despite being set to carry top weight. However, he gave the impression that the handicapper is in control in his latest start and others look better treated at present. Dancing Lyra is a consistent type that can be relied upon to run his race. He should be thereabouts. However, he does have a bit to prove with Topkat, who is fancied to provide the selection with most to do. The David Elsworth-trained gelding should have few problems with the trip and, with his yard in fair form, a bold bid is anticipated. However, Mandatum has a touch more scope for improvement over the distance and looks a typical type that Cumani does well with at this time of the season.
Lets Roll 10-1 (9-8) Pulled hard, held up, pushed along over 4f out, headway and hung left over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 20, 4l behind Afrad (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (3) gs.
Mandatum 11-4fav (9-5) Made all, set steady pace, quickened over 3f out, joined from over 2f out, asserted inside final furlong, driven out, won at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Jun beating Panzer (8-10) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Topkat (IRE) 4-1 (9-13) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, never troubled leaders, 7th of 11, 10l behind Cristoforo (10-0) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (4) gd.
Dancing Lyra 4-1jt-fav (9-0) Dwelt, held up, outpaced over 4f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 10, 2l behind Misty Dancer (8-10) at Epsom 1m 4f hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Bendarshaan 9-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, led after 6f, ridden and headed 2f out, stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Jeepstar (10-0) at Beverley 2m hcp (4) gf.
Annambo 33-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 16th of 20, 11l behind Afrad (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (3) gs.
Typhoon Tilly 4-1 (9-3) Mid-division, lost place over 3f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 12, 3l behind Simply The Guest (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp (E3) pol in Mar.
Red Scorpion (USA) 9-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Mersey Sound (7-12) at Newmarket 1m 7f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Moldavia (GER) 33-1 (8-9) Mid-division, outpaced over 3f out, last of 8, 13l behind Eton (8-5) at Pontefract 1m 2f app hcp (5) gf.
