chased leaders, ridden and hung left over 1f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and everychance over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
behind, never dangerous
in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
towards rear, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on
tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong
led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon led, kept on well
towards rear, ridden over 1f out,kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along and weakened over 2f out
with leader, led 2f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
A minefield for punters and a stiff gallop over 6f on rain-softened ground might just spark KAPTAIN KIRKUP back into life. Ryan Moore may be a signicant booking for the mount on the Captain Rio colt, who has struggled of late, but who landed a decent 7f handicap at York's May meeting. Three times a winner over this trip last year we will side with him. Medicean Man will enjoy the slower ground and a strong gallop. He could go well at a price, while Ripon Listed winner Damika has claims from this mark as connections feel that she is best with some ease in the ground, although the yard is a bit quiet. Citrus Star is an obvious contender and already has a good effort over course and distance to his name on good to soft, though the handicapper is seriously testing him now. Mr David will find this easier than recent Group contests, while Spring Mile winner Irish Heartbeat relishes cut and races with enough speed to suggest that he will also be heavily involved.
Mr David (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, every chance when hung right 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 8l behind Yaa Wayl (8-9) at York 7f Listed stks (1) gf in Aug.
Damien (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, not much room 2f out, no impression, eased inside final furlong, 12th of 15, 8l behind Hamish Mcgonagall (9-6) at York 5f hcap (2) gd in Aug.
Kaptain Kirkup (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Keen early, prominent, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 7, 13l behind Harrison George (9-9) at Haydock 7f cond Stakes (3) gd in Jul.
Damika (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Held up in rear in far side group, headway over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, ridden out, won at Ripon 6f hcap (2) gs in Aug beating Tajneed (8-13) by nk, 17 ran.
Citrus Star (USA) 8-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, not clearest of runs from over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, driven and stayed on to lead final 50 yards, won at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul beating Rakaan (9-4) by nk, 12 ran.
Flipando (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, weakened 2f out, 13th of 16, 9l behind Hitchens (9-5) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Swilly Ferry (USA) 20-1 (9-6) Held up, headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 18th of 20, 16l behind Fireback (8-1) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Nasri 33-1 (9-5) Raced far side, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never reached leaders, 13th of 26, 6l behind Treadwell (8-10) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Medicean Man 9-2 (9-10) Prominent in 4th, tracked leaders over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on, headed close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind Hajoum (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Enderby Spirit (GR) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders stands side group on outer, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 14l behind Lowdown (9-0) at Hamilton 6f hcp 105 (2) gs in Jul.
Lowther 17-2 (9-2) Mid-division, no headway from over 1f out, 11th of 18, 6l behind Servoca (8-6) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Imperial Guest 7-2 (9-12) In touch in rear, effort entering final furlong, soon one pace, 5th of 6, 3 1/2l behind Harry Patch (9-6) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Aug.
Irish Heartbeat (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, progress over 2f out, 3rd approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 6th of 25, 3 1/2l behind Hujaylea (8-3) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Aug.
Pastoral Player 10-1 (9-8) Raced centre, held up, always behind, 21st of 27, 8l behind Joseph Henry (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Sea of Leaves (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden and edged right over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 7l behind Bounty Box (9-0) at Pontefract 6f fll lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
Hoof It 9-2fav (9-1) Held up, edging left and headway over 1f out, keeping on same pace when hampered and snatched up final 100 yards, 7th of 16, 3l behind Monsieur Joe (9-6) at York 5f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Fireback 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, slightly hampered after 1f, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression, 6th of 10, 9l behind Gramercy (9-6) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Take Ten 15-2 (9-5) Stumbled and went right start, chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 15, 5l behind Bullwhip (9-9) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
