mid-division, headway to press leaders over 2f out, every chance when hung left over 1f out, hampered rival on rail, not quicken and one pace final furlong
tracked leader after 2f, led narrowly over 2f out, soon hung left headed narrowly over 1f out, stayed on to regain lead inside final furlong, driven clear final 100 yards
held up, headway to chase leaders when hampered on rail over 1f out, snatched up, not recover
always towards rear, ridden over 3f out, soon outpaced, eased final furlong, tailed off
tracked leaders, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened under pressure over 1f out
fly jumped start, took keen hold in rear, headway on outer 2f out, hanging left when led narrowly over 1f out, no chance with winner when headed inside final furlong
Sea Admiral finally got it right last time but dare we ignore the Prescott/Sanders team who combine here with Casual Garcia? In a race that could develop into a tactical affair we'll put our trust in the Master of Heath House. Casual Garcia is no star and was rated just 39 when winning a Lingfield seller as he liked on his latest start. The handicapper was certainly impressed as he's raised him by a remarkable 19lbs for that win and this one can't really be said to fit the profile of a typical Prescott improver. Connections decided to retain the gelding in the subsequent auction which looks significant and the yard has a remarkable strike rate with their three year olds here. He had plenty of use made of him that day as did Sea Admiral when he finally got it right over course and distance last time when sporting first time blinkers. That was a better race, a 7lb rise is fair and it will be fascinating to see whether their respective jockeys take each other on for the lead. If they do, it could set the race up nicely for a hold up horse and Loveofmylife may be one that could benefit if she can build on her third in a similar affair at Chepstow. Vincenzio is the other of interest as he looks sure to appreciate this longer trip but he could be meeting better handicapped horses here. An intriguing heat which we'll be hoping will go the way of Casual Garcia.
Vincenzio (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Steadied start, keen, held up mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 3l behind Quince (9-7) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
Sea Admiral 11-4 (9-0) Led, narrowly headed 2f out, stayed challenging, regained lead 1f out, strongly driven final furlong, all out, won at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jun beating Miss Jolyon (9-7) by a ns, 6 ran.
Sir Liam (USA) 13-2 (9-1) Led until halfway, soon driven, every chance over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 12, 7l behind Sintenis Mac (8-4) at Newmarket 1m app hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Persian Wish (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Disputed 2nd to over 4f out, chased leading pair, no chance from over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 13l behind Sea Admiral (9-0) at Brighton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) frm in Jun.
Threestoneburn (USA) 18-1 (8-11) Always in rear, 11th of 13, 16l behind Everybody Knows (9-7) at Folkestone 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Casual Garcia 11-2 (8-12) Led after 1f, ridden over 1f out, soon clear, eased near finish, won at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo sll (6) pol in Jun beating Royal Soverin (8-12) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Loveofmylife 16-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace under pressure, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Captain Mainwaring (8-8) at Chepstow 1m 4f 3yo hcp (6) sft in May.
