held up towards rear, raced keenly, headway 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner
steadied start, held up towards rear, raced keenly, saddle slipped over 5f out, some headway 1f out, never dangerous
soon led, ridden, headed over 2f out, weakened 1f out
prominent, weakened over 2f out
led early, with leader, led over 2f out, shaken up to draw clear over 1f out, easily
hampered start, held up towards rear, raced keenly, some headway over 2f out, came wide, carried head high entering straight, soon edged left, weakened
slowly into stride, soon prominent racing keenly, chased winner briefly well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division on outside, headway over 5f out, weakened over 2f out
very awkward start, always in rear
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, went modest 3rd well inside final furlong
in touch, lost place over 3f out, soon behind
Nonrunner
Nonrunner
This is a tricky race to call but the vote goes to BEAUCHAMP VICEROY over Obe Royal and Old Romney. The selection ran well in a handicap at Kempton last time and he has to be a leading player now that he is dropped into this grade. He has a good draw and we think he can make it count by leading them all home. Obe Royal finished well behind our selection last time and from a dreadful draw it is hard to see him turning the tables here. Old Romney also has a poor draw and this drop in trip is another factor that counts against him today. Northern Desert has won over this course and distance and the yard are very shrewd so if the market were to speak in his favour then it could pay to take note. This is a not a race to get too excited about and Beauchamp Viceroy can land the prize.
Northern Desert (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 8l behind Takaamul (9-2) at Yarmouth 7f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Obe Royal 10-1 (8-11) Raced wide in rear, struggling over 2f out, never in contention, 8th of 9, 11l behind Grand Vizier (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Straight Face (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Well in rear, headway over 1f out, headway final furlong, never going pace to get competitive, 7th of 16, 9l behind Avoca Dancer (9-3) at Lingfield 7f (6) gf in Jun.
Amber Moon 250-1 (8-12) Always behind, weakened from over 2f out, last of 8, 19l behind Rosaleen (8-12) at Pontefract 1m fll lst stks (1) gd in Jun.
Beauchamp Viceroy 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway and effort over 1f out, not pace to troubled leaders, kept on, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Grand Vizier (9-7) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun.
Everyman 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened 2f out, 6th of 11, 7l behind Karky Schultz (9-1) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jun.
Sotik Star (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon in touch and wide, ridden and edged left 2f out, weakened 1f out, 10th of 12, 11l behind Bee Stinger (9-2) at Lingfield 1m hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Mar.
Strategic Knight (USA) 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, effort over 3f out, no impression, 13th of 16, 19l behind Not Now Lewis (8-13) at Thirsk 1m (6) gd in Jun.
Hi Spec (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Highly Regal (9-6) at Kempton 1m hcap (6) pol in Jan.
Quick Off The Mark 10-1 (8-13) Led, headed over 7f out, led again over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 16, 10l behind Maybe I Wont (8-7) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Jun.
Rosemarkie 100-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, kept on, never on terms, 7th of 12, 36l behind Surrealism (8-12) at Bath 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) gs in Oct.
Old Romney 8-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, held up, ridden and weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, 8l behind Summer Winds (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in May.
Why Nee Amy 18-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 11l behind Chantilly Dancer (8-2) at Yarmouth 1m 1f 3yo sll (6) gd in Jun.
