prominent, led 4th to after 5th, led after 6th, ridden and headed 2 out, one pace
led to 4th, lost touch quickly approaching 6th, tailed off
mid-division when fell 3rd
mid-division, ridden and headway approaching 2 out, kept on to go 3rd after 2 out
mid-division, ridden after 2 out, hit 2 out, one pace
towards rear, ridden and effort approaching 2f out, kept on same pace from last
in touch, ridden and lost touch 6th, behind when pulled up before 2 out
always behind, tailed off
held up behind, ridden and headway from 6th, challenged approaching 2 out, soon led, hard ridden last, just held on (hand timed)
held up, headway after 6th, ridden approaching 2 out, challenged approaching last, every chance last, ran on well flat, just failed
chased leader, led after 5th to after 6th, ridden behind leaders approaching 2 out, weakened quickly approaching last
Nonrunner
Cottingham is preferred to Croix Du Guerre and Silverhay. Any overnight rain should play to the strengths of Cottingham and with Richard Lee's team in good nick at present, his claims appear obvious on the formbook. Croix Du Guerre does not win too often but has been tilted at big prizes in the past. He seems effective on any ground and should run his race. Silverhay has posted his better performances on fast ground and while not completely at home with cut in the ground, does have a degree of ability. Quick can be expected to set the pace with his customary front-running tactics. A fast pace would certainly play into the hands of Investment Wings. La Grande Villez appears to be best of the rest. Cottingham has plenty of ticks in the right boxes and secures the nomination.
Croix de Guerre (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 11th, weakened 13th, left poor 4th after 3 out, 4th of 14, 21l behind Iron Man (11-6) at Stratford 2m 5f hcp chs 0-140 (2) gd in May.
Quick 2-5fav (11-6) Not fluent, led to 3 out, rallied to challenge again last, soon led, edged right flat, all out, won at Fontwell 2m 6f sll hdl (5) gd in May beating Better Moment (10-10) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Silverhay 12-1 (10-10) In rear when fell 3 out in race won by Capitana (11-9) at Stratford 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd, 14 ran.
Cottingham (IRE) 11-8fav (11-0) Held up in 3rd, went 2nd after 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 8l behind Osprey View (11-10) at Uttoxeter 2m nov hdl (4) gs.
Investment Wings (IRE) 11-2 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon outpaced, stayed on to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Lady Suffragette (10-2) at Market Rasen 2m 1f nov hcp hdl 0-100 (4) gs in Jun.
Saratogane (FR) 11-2 (11-0) Held up last, not fluent 1st and 2nd, ridden 5th, weakened 2 out, 5th of 7, 33l behind Hill Forts Timmy (10-8) at N Abbot 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-130 (3) sft in Jun.
La Grande Villez (FR) 3-1fav (11-12) In touch, chased winner approaching 3 out, ridden 2 out, no impression, lost 2nd after last, 3rd of 15, 16l behind Solway Sunset (9-7) at Aintree 2m 4f mrs hcp hdl (4) gd in May.
Dishdasha (IRE) 13-2 (11-8) Held up, headway to chase leaders 3 out, switched left approaching last, stayed on, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Mind How You Go (11-8) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-120 (3) gs in Jun.
