chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden halfway, one pace final furlong, no impression
dwelt, behind, effort and headway halfway, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
led, ridden and edged left over 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
behind, ridden halfway, soon weakened
behind, effort halfway, kept on final 2f
always towrds rear
behind, ridden 2f out, stayed on approaching final furlong
behind, effort and staying on when badly hampered over 1f out, one pace after
There are many that can be given a shout here, including Sir Edwin Landseer and but we will side with Cape Royal. Cape Royal ran a blinder at Epsom on Monday, as did Bond City who was just behind him there, when just beaten by Texas Gold. Both are considered but, from a good draw and with Kevin Darley booked, the former gets the nod. Sir Edwin Landseer was very unlucky at Goodwood last time, losing all chance at the start, He then finished a highly-creditable sixth and, if coming here in the same type of form, looks to hold a good chance. Up three pounds for a Newmarket win, Matty Tun cannot be ruled out on this going, while Malapropism is well-weighted based on his Musselburgh win in October, which came on easy going. Whistler often goes well here and has conditions to suit, while Whinhill House is not far above a winning mark. Fromsong ran well here from a three-pounds higher mark two runs ago, and Sierra Vista holds a fair chance based on her soft-ground Goodwood win. Green Manalishi remains in good heart despite being beaten last time, while the lightly-raced Hornpipe cannot be discounted but is encountering this going for the first time. Tychy is now back to a winning mark form last season, but has yet to win on easy going, while If Paradise is also on a winning mark and likes good to soft. As we say, it's competitive, but we will give the vote to Cape Royal.
If Paradise 15-2 (8-11) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2l behind Mystical Land (8-8) at Nottingham 5f stk (4) gs in Aug.
Bond City (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Held up, lost place over 1f out, switched left and good headway final furlong, finished well, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Texas Gold (9-4) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Cape Royal 11-2 (8-10) With leaders, led 2f out, edged left, not pace of winner and headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Texas Gold (9-4) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Tychy 12-1 (8-9) Led against near side rail headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 2l behind Texas Gold (9-4) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Mr Wolf 5-1fav (9-5) Led far side group, ridden, hung left and headed over 1f out, soon beaten, 9th of 23, 8l behind Ice Planet (8-7) at Ripon 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Aug.
Hornpipe 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1l behind Folga (8-5) at York 5f 3yo hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Green Manalishi 11-2 (8-13) Slow into stride, held up last, nopt clear run briefly 2f out, kept on final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 14, 4l behind Cape Royal (8-9) at Sandown 5f hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Sierra Vista 25-1 (8-7) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 7l behind Chookie Heiton (8-12) at Beverley 5f lst stk (1) gs in Aug.
Fromsong (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Pressed leaders, ridden and hung right over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Cape Royal (8-9) at Sandown 5f hcp (2) sft in Aug.
Whinhill House 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 7th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Texas Gold (9-4) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Whistler 20-1 (8-10) Soon outpaced, never a factor, 16th of 17, 4l behind Texas Gold (9-4) at Haydock 5f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Malapropism 11-1 (8-0) With leader centre for 3f, last of 13, 7l behind Texas Gold (9-4) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Matty Tun 12-1 (9-1) In touch, always travelling well, ridden approaching final furlong, ran on to lead post, won at Newmarket 5f hcp (4) gs in Aug beating Wanchai Lad (9-4) by a shd, 9 ran.
Highland Warrior 10-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and always behind, 8th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Grigorovitch (8-6) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Sir Edwin Landseer (USA) 9-2fav (7-12) Reared start and almost unseated rider, good headway to chase leaders over 2f out, not extra inside final furlong, 6th of 19, 4l behind Presto Shinko (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
