always last, struggling final 3f, tailed off
tracked leading pair, ridden to challenge 2f out, led over 1f out, driven and in command final 100 yards
held up behind leaders in 4th, went 3rd 3f out, effort on outer and wandered under pressure over 2f out, one pace and no impression from over 1f out
tracked leader, led 3f out, strongly pressed and headed over 1f out, stayed challenging, held final 100 yards
led to 3f out, soon weakened
took keen hold, held up in 5th, ridden and one pace final 2f
Corlough Mountain can make up for her recent defeat to atone, with Prince Of Charm and Azreme seen as the main dangers. Corlough Mountain was sent off as favourite on her return from a six-month absence at Yarmouth a fortnight ago, but had to be switched to make a run from the back, and in the end found one too good. She will be a lot fitter now, and as long as she handles the ground, can make her first venture into handicap company a winning one. Prince Of Charm is better treated on Turf than the all-weather, and looked the part when scoring over seven furlongs at Salisbury three weeks ago. This will be tougher though, and it must be remembered that he flopped badly when tried on testing ground at Newbury last October. There are no problems on that score regarding Azreme who is well treated on Turf these days, and he looks a major player. Walter Swinburn and Adam Kirby have teamed up successfully of late, so Valley Observer should not be totally written off, but Corlough Mountain has plenty of scope and is the one to be on.
Prince of Charm (USA) 25-1 (9-2) Restrained start, smooth headway well over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon drifted right, ridden out, won at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf in Jun beating Realy Naughty (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 17 ran.
Azreme 7-1 (8-12) Held up, not clear run 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Moves Goodenough (8-11) at Bath 1m hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Corlough Mountain 10-3fav (8-12) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, ridden, headway over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on to snatch 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Samsons Son (9-3) at Yarmouth 7f 3yo mdn 0-70 (5) gs in Jun.
Valley Observer (FR) 8-1 (9-6) Held up mid-division, effort 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 14, 5l behind Yes One (9-6) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Divine White 11-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 9l behind Million Percent (9-0) at Catterick 7f hcap (6) gf in May.
Salisbury Plain 33-1 (8-6) Held up, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 15, 9l behind Colinca's Lad (9-3) at Newmarket 1m app hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Jools 7-1 (8-4) Held up in 5th and well off the pace, driven and no chance final 2f, 5th of 7, 12l behind Veiled Applause (9-2) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs in Jun.
