dwelt, towards rear, pushed along over 7f out, outpaced over 3f out, soon eased
held up, driven along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led entering final furlong, kept on under pressure
in touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, ran on final furlong
steadied at start and behind, effort over 2f out, no impression
in touch, ridden 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong
led, steady pace, quickened over 6f out, driven along of 2f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra inside
Mark Johnston has his team ticking over nicely this season and Winged D'Argent can do his bit to further oil the cogs. The selection's stablemate Hearthstead Wings should be capable of making this a good test, while Lost Soldier Three has gone well here in the past and can be expected to throw down a strong challenge. Kieren Fallon has a very profitable record when riding for the Luca Cumani yard and, as the former champion jockey is in such good form at present, Lost Soldier Three will not be found wanting for assistance from the saddle. The drop in trip will also suit him. Hearthstead Wings was not disgraced in the Queen's Vase last month and should again give a good account of himself. Another to note is Grampian, who is a reliable performer that has some solid form to his name. However, he does have a bit to find with Winged D'Argent judging by their previous encounter at Lingfield and, with the ease in grade very much expected to help Winged D'Argent along today, this looks another one for the Johnston team if all goes to plan with their main hope.
Winged d'Argent (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, effort over 5f out, ridden and headway over 3f out, kept on final furlong, no impression, 5th of 17, 8l behind Westerner (9-2) at York 2m 4f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Lost Soldier Three (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven and stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 4l behind Fight Your Corner (9-0) at Sandown 2m Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Astrocharm (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 4th of 20, 3l behind Sergeant Cecil (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Grampian 14-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, not clear run entering final furlong and again well inside last, stayed on well towards finish, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Zeitgeist (8-10) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) gf.
Sendintank 33-1 (8-12) Raced keenly in mid-division, not clear run and switched right 2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 20, 5l behind Sergeant Cecil (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Total Turtle (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, 17th of 20, 17l behind Sergeant Cecil (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Tarandot (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Art Eyes (8-9) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp (4) gd.
Hearthstead Wings 5-1 (8-13) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3l behind The Geezer (8-13) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo lst stk (1) gf.