chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, ran on final furlong
chased leaders for 3f
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right and led just inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards
held up towards rear, some late progress, never troubled leaders
held up behind, switched to stand side rail 2f out, soon ridden, strong run entering final furlong, led final 50 yards
held up towards rear, switched left 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, bumped when under pressure 2f out, gradually weakened
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on
prominent, ridden 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish
soon pushed along in midfield, weakened over 1f out
prominent, bumped under pressure 2f out, beaten when not much room inside final furlong
led, hung badly left under pressure from 2f out, headed just inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, ran on final furlong, not reached leaders
Bosun Breeze finished lame last time so could be capable of a big run, however we prefer the claims of LORD OF THE REINS ahead of Even Bolder and Ocean Blaze. The selection is ultra-consistent and comes here on the back of yet another good run at Newcastle. His consistency means that the handicapper has edged him back up to a mark of 80 but he deserves to get his head in front. Steelcut has found one too good on each of his two recent runs and is likely to be there at the line once again, comments that also apply to Even Bolder and Nomoreblondes. Ryan Moore is an interesting jockey booking for Requisite, whilst Green Park would want more rain. Ocean Blaze is a very quick front-runner but this finish will probably find her out, so a bigger danger could be Fantasy Explorer who looks to be on a very attractive mark. A tough race, but Lord Of The Reins is the one for us.
Mango Music 20-1 (9-8) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 6l behind Resplendent Alpha (8-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Ocean Blaze 9-1 (9-1) Led centre group, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra, 6th of 20, 2l behind Total Impact (8-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
Requisite 7-2fav (9-6) Held up, effort on outside 2f out, ridden and every chance under pressure over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Perfect Flight (8-8) at Lingfield 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft.
Fantasy Explorer 25-1 (8-0) Raced far side, always mid-division, 17th of 26, 10l behind Toms Laughter (8-3) at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Royal Envoy (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Chased leaders stands' side, ridden 2f out, one pace, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Mondovi (9-0) at Haydock 5f hcap (3) gf in May.
Lord of The Reins (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, took 2nd post, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind First Order (9-1) at Newcastle 5f hcap (4) gf in Jul.
What Do You Know 9-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, effort 2f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly over 1f out, 8th of 9, 9l behind Cheveton (9-8) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Namir (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 8l behind Divine Spirit (8-12) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Handsome Cross (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, led briefly entering final furlong, soon no extra, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Sandwith (9-0) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jul.
Steelcut 6-4fav (9-10) Stumbled at start, behind, soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Timber Treasure (9-10) at Beverley 5f hcap (5) gf in Jul.
Even Bolder 25-1 (8-3) Prominent on stand's side, ridden into overall lead over 1f out, kept on, caught near finish, 2nd of 20, nk behind Total Impact (8-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.
Gwilym (GER) 11-1 (9-13) In touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 14, 12l behind Bertie Southstreet (9-8) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
Nusoor (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Chased winner, one pace from well over 1f out, 6th of 10, 8l behind Cape Royal (9-11) at Nottingham 5f hcp 0-60 (5) gf in Jul.
Nomoreblondes 4-1 (9-11) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace after, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Mr Rooney (8-11) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
Thoughtsofstardom 11-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Billion Dollar Kid (9-7) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Multahab 25-1 (9-11) In touch, stumbled soon after start, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 6l behind Exit Strategy (8-13) at Lingfield 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf.
Bosun Breese 7-2jt-fav (8-9) Held up, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 10th of 12, 12l behind Piscean (8-3) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Green Park (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f, kept on final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Divine Spirit (8-12) at Beverley 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Bahamian Ballet 10-1 (9-0) In touch, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 8l behind Cheveton (9-10) at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
