tracked leaders to 2f out, soon ridden and weakened over 1f out
led until headed 3f out, kept on until weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, headway on outside into mid-division 6f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance 1f out when slightly short of room, weakened inside final furlong
behind, steady headway from 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out and held on well
close up, ridden along 2f out, no impression and weakened quickly over 1f out
tracked leader after 2f, led 3f out to over 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, always just held final 50 yards
tracked leader 2f, stayed prominent, not clear run from 2f out and approaching final furlong, unable to challenge and eased inside final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division, headway over 1f out, every chance approaching final furlong to well inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
held up in touch, lost place and in rear over 6f out, never dangerous afterwards
slowly into stride, settled behind, not clear run 2f out to entering final furlong, switched left, ran on well to close on leaders near finish
Now that he has found some form we will stick with KINGDOM OF FIFE to do the business here and follow up his recent c&d win, while Flying Applause and Storyland can also go well. Kingdom Of Fife does not look the easiest of rides and had his own ideas about the game before coming good here last time, when he looked to have more in hand than the official one-length margin suggested. Good ground or softer should suit the Kingmambo gelding, who can follow up. Flying Applause beat Spanish Diva a head at Windsor last time and a 6lb rise plus slightly slower ground won't help so we'll take him on. Storyland enjoyed a couple of wins in the spring but has looked in the grip of the handicapper the last twice she has run, so you'd not be confident about her chances here. C&d winner Palmerin is 6lb higher than his last success and looks to be in need of a drop before going in again, while Fitzroy Crossing is now on a dangerously low mark compared to only a year ago and a return to form is not ruled out. Even so, Kingdom Of Fife looked like he'd come of age last time and can follow up today.
Palmerin 4-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway to dispute lead over 1f out, every chance, no extra and lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Kingdom of Fife (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
House of Lords (USA) 6-1 (9-1) Led after 2f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened under pressure, last of 7, 5l behind Soft Shoe Shuffle (9-6) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Flying Applause 7-2 (9-7) Made virtually all, ran on strongly final furlong driven out, won at Windsor 1m 2f hcap (5) gf in Jul beating Spanish Diva (9-13) by a hd, 9 ran.
Storyland (USA) 7-4fav (8-8) Held up, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Algarade (9-9) at Chester 1m 2f fll hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Kingdom of Fife 14-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, swished tail, ridden out, won at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs beating Albarouche (9-8) by 1l, 9 ran.
Stock Market (USA) 7-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, 8th of 9, 10l behind Hunting Country (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Fitzroy Crossing (USA) 5-1 (9-5) Raced centre, chased leader, ridden halfway, weakened 2f out, 6th of 7, 4l behind Registrar (8-9) at Yarmouth 7f hcap (4) gf in Jul.
Sinbad The Sailor 20-1 (8-10) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 5th of 13, 6l behind Southpaw Lad (8-7) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Falcativ 40-1 (8-7) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 10l behind Sortita (8-9) at Doncaster 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gd.
A Dream Come True 14-1 (9-7) Held up 4th, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, never trouble leaders, 5th of 7, 7l behind Animator (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo app hcp (5) gs.
Danamight (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no progress, kept on from over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 9, 5l behind Muffett's Dream (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-65 (6) gd.
Barliffey (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway on inside over 1f out, ran on to take 2nd well inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind The Which Doctor (9-8) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul.
