chased leaders, effort over 2f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leader, keen, hung left and weakened over 1f out
steadied in rear but in touch, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, led over 1f out, stayed on well
keen early, soon in touch, effort over 1f out, never able to challenge
in touch, under pressure over 2f out, soon no impression
led until over 1f out, kept on well under pressure
Nonrunner
Duke Cosimo was well beaten in better company at Chester having been raised 7lb for an earlier victory at Kempton. Red Refraction, Nenge Mboko and Lionheart are others who failed to cope off higher marks after winning their penultimate outings and it remains to be seen how Jontleman handles a 7lb hike for last week's win at Newbury. With most of these looking pretty exposed, the vote goes to maiden winner MUTHMIR. He beat three subsequent winners with the minimum of fuss at Doncaster last month and looks to have plenty more to offer.
Lewisham 20-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 15th of 19, 9l behind Body And Soul (8-11) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Muthmir (IRE) 11-8 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, kept on well, eased towards finish, won at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul beating Port Alfred (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Lancelot Du Lac (ITY) 10-1 (9-7) In touch, headway towards stands' side rail over 1f out, ridden to press winner, no extra towards finish, 4th of 9, 1l behind Bluegrass Blues (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Red Refraction (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Brazen (9-7) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Duke Cosimo 5-1 (8-3) Chased leader until 2f out, soon ridden, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 8l behind Correspondent (9-1) at Chester 7f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Jun.
Kimberella 15-2 (9-3) Keen held up, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 7th of 12, 9l behind Balty Boys (10-0) at Epsom Downs 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Line Of Reason (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders halfway, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 20, 8l behind Tropics (9-10) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul.
Nenge Mboko 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong no extra towards finish, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Magic City (9-12) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jul.
Lionheart 6-4fav (9-10) In touch, ridden inside final 2f, soon beaten, last of 11, 7l behind Noverre To Go (9-12) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Jontleman (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Newbury 6f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd beating Panther Patrol (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
