led, ridden and edged right over 1f out, headed just inside final furlong, rallied to go 2nd towards finish
tracked leaders, out paced 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt and behind, outpaced over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression when not clear run over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up, headway when not clear run 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead towards finish
tracked leader, challenged over 4f out, ridden and stayed on to lead just inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, lost pace over 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
held up on outside, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
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The return to a mile and a drop in class should see Ilie Nastase more on the ball, however OBSERVATORY STAR has shaped as if a win is around the corner and is taken to see off Salerosa. Tim Easterby is not having a season to remember however his experienced gelding has run with promise on each of his three starts this year. The handicapper hasn't relented but seeing as he was unlucky in running last time out, the feeling is that today could be his day and if his jockey can negate his wide draw then he should run well. Having tried the blinkers at York last time, Gala Casino Star tries a visor today but he has had good opportunities of late and perhaps he is just not well-treated off a mark of 84. Of more interest then may be Toto Skyllachy who ran his best race recently when second to Tanto Faz here in May on good-to-soft ground. Spinning runs big races when well-fancied so watch him closely in the betting, a comment that can also apply to Celtic Step and Salerosa who has been given a bit of a break since her last run. Nuit Sombre is a course and distance winner who should appreciate the return to a longer trip, Nevada Desert is well-treated on old form and would love a deluge of rain, whilst Reel Buddy Star continues to pay with the handicapper for running some good races. Fesko is better than we saw at York last time and must be considered a player if back on song, however it is Observatory Star who can shine the brightest.
Ilie Nastase (FR) 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, never dangerous, 7th of 9, 6l behind Regal Parade (9-2) at Chester 7f Listed stks (1) gf.
Gala Casino Star (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Close up, pushed along 3f out, still pressing leaders under pressure approaching 2f out, no extra final 1f, 6th of 17, 3 1/2l behind City Of The Kings (9-5) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Spinning 20-1 (8-7) Slowly away, held up in rear, headway on wide outside 2f out, kept on final 1f, not pace to reach leaders, 8th of 17, 7l behind City Of The Kings (9-5) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Keys of Cyprus 10-1 (9-6) In touch, outpaced over 3f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 15, 14l behind Stevie Gee (9-8) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Celtic Step 33-1 (9-6) Soon led, was ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 19, 14l behind Prince Evelith (8-11) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Jun.
Fesko 14-1 (8-3) Led, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, 12th of 17, 10l behind City Of The Kings (9-5) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Nevada Desert (IRE) 14-1 (8-3) Took keen hold, prominent until ridden and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 9l behind City Of The Kings (9-6) at Ripon 1m 1f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jun.
Salerosa (IRE) 7-4fav (10-0) Held up in touch, challenged on bit over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Jenny Potts (9-10) at Hamilton 1m 1f fll hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Toto Skyllachy 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 15th of 20, 14l behind Kavachi (9-2) at York 1m 1f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jun.
Jewelled Dagger (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, left in lead well over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 12l behind Stellite (8-0) at Ayr 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Observatory Star (IRE) 13-2fav (9-6) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, not much room and switched left over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Stevie Gee (9-8) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Reel Buddy Star 6-1 (8-12) Prominent, led well over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Bold Cross (9-3) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Jun.
Minority Report 11-1 (9-5) Dwelt towards rear, never dangerous, last of 8, well behind Rosko (8-10) at Newcastle 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Blue Spinnaker (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Switched left soon after start, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, never dangerous, 8th of 11, 18l behind Royal Destination (9-11) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Nuit Sombre (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 8l behind Bold Marc (9-10) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
