held up, ridden halfway, no impression
led, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
chased leader, ridden and hung badly left from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon headed, rallied to lead post
keen, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
soon pushed along in rear, never dangerous
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, impeded by riders whip near finish, headed post
Nonrunner
Sohraab appeared to have no excuses last time out and so cannot be fancied today. Instead the vote goes to Morniqua ahead of the plethora of last-time out winners. The selection was entered in the William Hill Trophy at York which was then abandoned and connections will be hoping to gain some recompense here. This filly has the most amazing turn of foot early on and James Given's runner was a game winner last time out at Beverley and shapes as if there is still more improvement to come. Makshoof, Bertoliver and Fathom Five all scored well last time out so all need respect, however the pick of those appears to be Fathom Five who has really appreciated the drop to five furlongs and will appreciate any rain that falls. Dress To Impress returns from a break and cannot be ruled out if freshened up, however Monrinqua looks progressive and can win again.
Luscivious 25-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden, headway and hung right over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2l behind Genki (8-6) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Morinqua (IRE) 5-4fav (8-7) Made all, was clear halfway, driven and kept on gamely final furlong, won at Beverley 5f 3yo stk (3) gd in May beating Siren's Gift (8-10) by 1l, 5 ran.
Fathom Five (IRE) 11-8fav (8-13) Raced centre, led and overall leader over 3f out, ran on, comfortably, won at Leicester 5f 3yo hcp (3) gs beating Ebn Reem (9-4) by 5l, 4 ran.
Bertoliver 16-1 (9-5) Made all, 2l clear 1f out, just held on, won at Sandown 5f hcap (4) gd beating Phantom Whisper (9-12) by a shd, 14 ran.
Makshoof (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead towards finish, won at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May beating Genki (8-13) by a nk, 11 ran.
Steelcut 66-1 (8-1) Behind, lost touch, weakened from over 2f out, last of 18, 10l behind Hogmaneigh (9-1) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gd.
Lady Lily (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Keen, held up in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 9l behind Genki (8-6) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Top Bid 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders to halfway, 9th of 11, 10l behind Morinqua (9-0) at York 5f 3yo hcp (3) gd in May.
Sohraab Evensfav (8-9) Steadied start, soon switched left, chased leaders, ridden to chase winner approaching final furlong, no impression inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Yerevan (8-13) at Leicester 6f 3yo hcp (4) sft in May.
Dress To Impress (IRE) 4-5fav (9-7) Led and soon clear, all out when headed line, 2nd of 4, shd behind Grange Lili (9-0) at W'hampton 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jan.
