behind, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
made all, ridden over 1f out, held on under pressure final furlong
tracked leading pair, driven over 2f out, ridden and effort on inside over 1f out, stayed on to press winner inside final furlong, held towards finish
slowly into stride, driven early, soon tracked leaders, headway on outside over 2f out, wide entering straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never on terms
tracked winner, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace when lost 2nd inside final furlong
chased leaders, outpaced 3f out, behind final 2f
dwelt and switched left start, in rear, driven over 2f out, chased leaders briefly over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Ex Oriente will need to settle better if he's to last home after looking one-paced in the closing stages at Sandown last time. In contrast, COOL HAND LUKE was slowly away on his debut at Chester and caught the eye staying on well to finish fifth. He gets the vote with that experience under his belt and improvement expected. Harrier Hill showed little on his debut and needs more time, while Bounty Seeker has been aimed high after a couple of promising efforts in May but finished last on both occasions. The remainder make no appeal, though Frank Sheridan trains his horses at this track and newcomer Aglaja is worth a second look.
Astonished Harry (GER) 20-1 (9-3) Dwelt,in rear, pushed along over 3f out, one pace and no impression, 6th of 8, 9l behind Croquembouche (9-3) at Beverley 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
Bounty Seeker (USA) 12-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, weakened soon after, last of 15, 20l behind Goldoni (8-5) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Cool Hand Luke (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 5l behind Stellar Express (8-12) at Chester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Ex Oriente (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, tracked leading trio, ridden inside final
Harrier Hill (USA) 10-1 (9-3) In touch, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 15l behind Minal (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Recway Striker Auction House gelding out of Persistent Memory.
Aglaja Tiger Cafe filly out of Undovica.
Queens Sandridge (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Tracked until led halfway, ridden over 1f out, just held on, won at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol beating Gaul Wood (9-3) by nk, 13 ran.
The Mighty Lohan (IRE) 150-1 (9-3) Raced centre, tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 20, 23l behind Entifaadha (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul.
