led, hung right 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
keen, chased leaders, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, unable to quicken towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway and not clear run from over 1f out, switched right, ridden and stayed on to lead well inside final furlong
went right start, prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, headed towards finish
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, ridden 2f out, no impression
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Pumpkin has been kept busy and will go well again but we'll oppose her with SEAMUS SHINDIG at a price whilst we'd also expect to see Baunagain go close. The Sir Michael Stoute trained filly is a tough performer who has taken her racing well since winning her maiden in June but she gives the impression that she'll be better granted more time and a stiffer test. If the going becomes really testing then that may enhance her claims but Baunagain could be a better option if the ground stays on top. He has shown progressive form for his new yard and could well be up to defying a 7lb rise. He meets Seamus Shindig on the same terms as when a one and three quarter length fifth behind the Candy runner over this course and distance around a year ago. The selection has been dropped a couple of pounds to a fair mark and could go well at a decent price with his yard amongst the winners. Esteem Machine should go well now he's found his form and is back up in trip, blinkers may assist Diriculous whilst Valatrix hasn't too many miles on the clock but we expect Seamus Shindig to return to top form.
Baunagain (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) Made all, kept on inside final furlong, won at Warwick 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating First In Command (9-10) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Seamus Shindig 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, driven over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Roker Park (9-5) at Doncaster 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Diriculous 20-1 (9-7) Slowly away, outpaced and always behind, 7th of 8, 14l behind Barons Spy (9-7) at Warwick 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
La Voile Rouge 8-1 (10-0) Prominent 5f, 8th of 12, 8l behind Major Phil (8-9) at Wolverhampton 7f fll hcp (4) pol in Jun.
Esteem Machine (USA) 16-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, headway to chase leaders halfway, never nearer, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Mandurah (9-12) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Silver Wind 16-1 (9-7) Pressed leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 11l behind Zomerlust (9-10) at York 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Pumpkin 9-4 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Aye Aye Digby (9-10) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Valatrix (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, raced alone far side from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 5l behind Perfect Silence (9-7) at Warwick 7f flls hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
River Kirov (IRE) 11-4 (8-12) Dwelt, keen, in touch, ridden to chase winner 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Sundae (9-9) at Yarmouth 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Filligree (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leader on stands side, effort over 2f out, led that group entering final furlong, not on terms with winner far side, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Zowington (8-11) at Folkestone 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Ajigolo 40-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, 12th of 17, 8l behind Striking Spirit (9-11) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
