prominent, ridden along over 2f out, driven and every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong
always rear division
led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
slowly into stride and towards rear, never dangerous
chased leader on wide outside, driven over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on
towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on towards finish
mid-division, headway 2f out, staying on until weakened inside final furlong
prominent for 4f
Nonrunner
Dakota Rain appreciated the return to this trip when successful at Nottingham and he gets the vote to win again ahead of the other recent winners Choysia, Riquewihr and the perennial slow-starter Brigadore. The selection has only encountered ground like this once before when he managed a decent third but it was the drop to six furlongs that seemed to really stoke the fires up last time out. If he reproduces that run then he may take some beating from a good low draw. Choysia has appeared to be at his best on a quicker surface so whilst he handles cut, today may not be his day. Of more interest is Riquewhir who scored well at York on desperate ground and with similar ground today, he can put up another good show although a 6lb penalty may be enough to dull his chances. Bid For Gold shouldn't be underestimated, along with Soto although he likes to dominate which may not be easy from his high draw. Digital and Inca Solider are both fairly consistent but don't win too often, and so we will return to Dakota Rain as the selection.
Guest Connections 33-1 (9-4) Chased leaders stand's side, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Continent (9-11) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Riquewihr 20-1 (8-10) In rear, headway over 1f out, soon led, all out, won at York 7f hcap (4) sft beating Sake (9-0) by a shd, 10 ran.
Swiper Hill (IRE) 66-1 (9-12) Towards rear far side, never dangerous, 11th of 14, 23l behind Prospect Court (8-7) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-75 (5) sft in Jun.
Breaking Shadow (IRE) 15-2 (9-3) Held up in touch and keen, ridden over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 5th of 10, 9l behind Scotland The Brave (9-3) at Haydock 7f hcap (5) hvy.
Brigadore 16-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden well over 1f out, one pace, 9th of 12, 5l behind Turnkey (9-6) at Pontefract 6f hcap (3) gd.
Soto 7-1 (9-7) Prominent, weakened 2f out, 10th of 14, 6l behind Night In (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gs in Jun.
Bid For Gold 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 18l behind Apache Dawn (9-3) at Newcastle 7f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Digital 4-1jt-fav (8-1) In rear, headway on outer over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 4l behind Scotland The Brave (9-3) at Haydock 7f hcap (5) hvy.
Inca Soldier (FR) 9-1 (9-4) Raced keenly in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Choysia (10-0) at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gf.
Lord Conyers (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden and lost place after 2f, 12th of 13, 30l behind Elusive Warrior (9-6) at Southwell 7f hcap (6) fbs in Dec.
Circuit Dancer (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders stand side, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 8l behind Deserted Dane (9-3) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Choysia 14-1 (10-0) With leader, led over 1f out, ridden and wandered inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gf beating Inca Soldier (9-4) by 2l, 13 ran.
Dakota Rain (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Raced centre, always prominent, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure, won at Nottingham 6f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun beating Falmassim (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Mulligan's Gold (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, lost place 1f out, 9th of 13, 7l behind Dark Champion (8-6) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-70 (5) gs.
Mr Rooney (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Raced centre, always behind, 9th of 11, 6l behind Deserted Dane (9-3) at Carlisle 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Titinius (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Prominent for 4f stands side, last of 16, 33l behind Viva Volta (9-5) at Newcastle 7f hcap (5) gs in Jun.
Hiats 40-1 (8-7) Prominent, led 2f out, no extra when headed final furlong, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Government (8-1) at Southwell 7f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Mar.
