tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
made all, clear over 1f out, kept on well
in rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
towards rear, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, kept on and no impression
WAR STORM has looked as though an extra furlong would suit when completing a double over 6f and an opening mark of 85 looks fair. The New Marwan also steps up in trip after scoring narrowly at Hamilton and should improve again but stable companion G For Gabrial was a long way behind him over 6f here in May though that was on soft ground. Know No Limits won easily over 6f here last month but couldn't go the pace on better going at Bath. Vardon Flyer has progressed with every run and doesn't look overburdened and neither of the remaining pair can be ruled out in a tight nursery.
War Storm 8-15fav (9-6) Always prominent, driven to lead over 1f out, hard pressed after, stayed on, held on well, won at Redcar 6f stks (5) gd in Jun beating Cruising (9-2) by nk, 13 ran.
The New Marwan 9-4fav (9-5) Soon pushed along, in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon every chance, led inside final furlong, asserted close home, won at Hamilton 6f mdn stks (4) gf in Jun beating One Hart (9-2) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Vardon Flyer 14-1 (9-5) Led narrowly, ridden over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on well, just held, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Magical Max (9-5) at York 6f mdn stks (3) gs in Jun.
Know No Limits (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Led 1f, remained prominent, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on into 3rd inside final furlong, never a threat, 3rd of 7, 5 1/4l behind Raheeq (9-0) at Bath 6f fll stks (4) gd in Jun.
Dark Of Night (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Boccaccio (9-5) at Yarmouth 7f stks (5) gf in May.
Breguet Man (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Pressed winner, ridden over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 7 1/4l behind Walk In Marrakesh (9-0) at Beverley 7f stks (5) gd in Jun.
G For Gabrial (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) In touch in last trio, forced to race wide, went modest 3rd final furlong, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 7, 8 1/4l behind Sesame Birah (9-0) at Chester 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Jun.