chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden halfway, faded over 1f out
with leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on final furlong
led, headed over 3f out, remained close up, ridden to lead 2f out, ran on
chased leaders, ridden along well over 1f out, kept on final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, driven along halfway, one pace no impression from 1f out
behind, soon outpaced, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, faded inside final furlong
soon chasing leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded over 1f out
held up and keen, soon outpaced, eased final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, behind, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon outpaced
Middle Park Stakes entry New Art looks is progressing at a rate of knots and is fancied to as the one to be on in this open nursery. Curtail and High Curragh have hit form at the right time for this and are also respected, while Prince Of Light is expected to pose a live danger now that he steps up towards a more appropriate trip. The last named is a son of Fantastic Light that showed the benefit of his debut run when bolting up in a maiden at Goodwood last month. This faster surface should not be a problem and Mark Johnston's charge is one to keep tabs on in the betting. High Curragh never gave up the ghost when battling to victory last time. He has more on his plate but has the right attitude to go close for each-way backers. Curtail fully deserved his victory at Chester just over a fortnight ago and should again run his race. However, he has almost the worst of the draw to contend with and needs a fair bit of luck on his side. So too does Robustian, who is expected to be suited by a seventh furlong but faces no easy task from stall 14. A much more favourable stalls position for New Art is a very persuasive factor for Jeremy Noseda's charge. However, the manner of his two previous victories as also been most convincing and he is expected to be too tough to get past if he can find only a little more today.
River Kintyre 6-5fav (9-0) With leader, led halfway, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Chester 5f mdn stk (3) gs in May beating Scooby Dude (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Tora Petcha (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) In touch and led after 1f, ridden approaching final furlong, ran on, won at York 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jul beating Zaal (8-10) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Sand Cat 9-1 (9-0) Soon tracked leaders on outer, effort 2f out, not quicken final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Hot (8-12) at Lingfield 6f 2yo stk (4) pol.
Final Verse 11-10fav (9-1) Pulled hard, close up, effort over 1f out, ridden and soon beaten, weakening when hampered inside final furlong, last of 4, 4l behind Rising Cross (8-6) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stk (3) gd in Jul.
Curtail (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, ridden out, won at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Grenane (7-13) by 1l, 7 ran.
Prince of Light (IRE) 7-2 (8-11) Tracked leader, led 2f out, in command over 1f out, ran on well, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (3) gs in Jul beating Racer Forever (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
New Art (USA) 11-4fav (8-11) Dwelt, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon hung left, ridden out, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Jul beating Orpsie Boy (8-7) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
High Curragh 15-8fav (8-9) Chased leaders on inside, headway and not much room over 1f out, ridden and ran on well to lead close home, won at Thirsk 5f 2yo hcp (3) gd in Jul beating Littledodayno (8-7) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Celebration Song (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Made all, pushed out final furlong, comfortably, won at Folkestone 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf beating Kapellmeister (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Silidan 7-2 (9-0) Behind, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression, 4th of 6, 6l behind Escape Plan (9-2) at Ripon 6f nov stk (5) gd.
Skhilling Spirit 5-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, driven out, won at Catterick 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf beating Mujood (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Robustian 7-2 (8-8) Made virtually all, ridden over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul beating Aldbury Grey (8-4) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Richterhoffen (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 5l behind New Art (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Jul.
River Crossing 4-1 (9-2) Pulled hard with leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 7, 12l behind Morzine (8-6) at Haydock 6f nov fll stk (4) gf in Jun.
Tiber Tilly 14-1 (8-7) Led until 4f out, prominent, ridden 2f out, rallied gamely to lead inside final furlong, all out, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo hcp (3) gs in Jul beating Grantley Adams (9-7) by a hd, 13 ran.
Observatory Star (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 7l behind Escape Plan (9-2) at Ripon 6f nov stk (5) gd.
Viva Volta 2-1fav (8-7) Close up, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Carlisle 5f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf beating Kings Heir (8-11) by a shd, 12 ran.
