raced stands side, tracked leaders on rail, challenged 2f out, led group just over 1f out, ran on well, held and not pace of winner far side final 100 yards
raced stands side, led overall, clear 3f out, hung right from over 2f out, headed just over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced stands side, steadied start, held up towards rear on outside, headway 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
raced far side, led group and overall until over 3f out, weakened rapidly over 2f out, tailed off
raced far side, held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong
raced stands side, started slowly, held up in rear, ridden and no progress when hung right over 1f out
raced stands side, held up towards rear, some headway under pressure over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, eased when no chance final furlong
raced stands side, chased leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, 3rd in group and kept on same pace inside final furlong
raced far side, pressed leader, led overall over 3f out until over 2f out, weakened rapidly
raced stands side, held up in rear, no progress final 2f
raced far side chased leaders on outside, weakened 2f out
raced far side, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, never reached leaders
raced far side, tracked leaders on rail, switched left well over 1f out, hung left and kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong
raced stands side, close up, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
raced far side, held up in rear, always behind
raced far side, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
switched right to race on far side, held up in rear, always behind
raced far side, held up in rear, staying on when badly hampered on rail entering final 2f, not recover, eased
raced far side, tracked leading pair, led overall over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, not quicken towards finish
raced stands side, held up on outside, pushed along halfway soon beaten, well behind final 2f
raced far side, held up in mid-division, headway well over 1f out, went 2nd in that group final 100 yards, stayed on
raced stands side, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased group leader 1f out, kept on but not pace of far side leaders final 100 yards
raced far side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
raced stands side, close up, pushed along 4f out, soon weakened, well behind final 2f
raced far side, held up in rear, good headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on to lead overall final 100 yards
raced far side, mid-division, driven along 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten leaders
In one of the most difficult to solve races of the meeting AL KHAALEJ gets the each-way vote to beat Day Of The Eagle, with Himalya, Bangalore Gold and Flipando others worthy of note. Our selection hasn't been seen out since taking third at Meydan in February but he's won after a longer absence before so fitness isn't considered an issue. It's fair to assume he's had some problems having only raced 13 times as a now six-year-old but if he can reproduce his form from 2008, when a find second over course and distance, then there could be a big prize in him off this rating of 100; runs in Dubai this winter suggested he's on the way back and perhaps he can get up close home. Day Of The Eagle has progressed since being gelded following his sole win as a three-year-old and it seems to have worked wonders as he's unbeaten in two starts this term. Despite the fact he's now 20lbs higher than when beginning this winning spree there are few better than Luca Cumani when it comes to getting the most out of older handicappers and there could be more to come. Frankie Dettori's booking aboard Bangalore Gold means he's sure to attract support; he's got claims on a valuable handicap win in Ireland last time and that experience will stand him in good stead. Flipando came out best in a bunched finish last time but as a result the handicapper hasn't been too harsh with a 4lb rise; David Barron's horse has plenty of experience in races like this and has been in grand form all year whilst he remains fairly treated on the pick of his form, however it must be noted that whilst he's shown speed enough to win over six and the stamina to oblige over nine he's not yet won over seven furlongs in 14 attempts over it. Himalya hasn't won again since winning his maiden as a juvenile but he did go well when fourth in the Coventry Stakes here that year and looked a shade unfortunate at Newmarket last time. That was over six, as was his win, but he's bred to get this trip and shaped as though he would last time; the 3lb rise he incurred that day just puts us off. Dubai Dynamo might be overpriced as he represents unfashionable connections. He won well last time with a strong late run and may remain well enough treated up just 5lbs; Hayley Turner was on board last time and returns to ride. Crown Choice is closely matched with Ruth Carr's runner and did well to win at Sandown last time, earning a penalty, and as all four of his career wins have come over this trip he's not without hope. Brae Hill beat Dance And Dance last time and again there's little between them on revised terms although our feeling is the former will frank that form, albeit in defeat, with Al Khaleej the token call to take home top honours.
Himalya (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) In rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, challenged winner just inside final furlong, ran on, always held, 2nd of 11, nk behind Noverre To Go (8-11) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Castles In The Air 9-1 (8-13) Never better than mid-division, 20th of 29, 9l behind Dandy Boy (8-13) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Spirit of Sharjah (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 6l behind Fareer (9-1) at York 1m listed hcp 0-110 (1) gf in May.
Penny's Gift 9-1 (9-6) Led at steady pace, quickened 3f out, pressed 2f out, soon headed, lost 2nd and weakened inside final furlong, last of 9, 8l behind Antara (9-9) at Epsom Downs 1m flls Group 3 stks (1) gf.
Bangalore Gold (IRE) 11-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, late headway in 3rd 1f out, stayed on to lead last 150 yards, kept on well, won at Curragh 1m hcap gf in May beating Drombeg Dawn (8-0) by 3/4l, 25 ran.
Al Khaleej (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Green Coast (8-11) at Meydan(UAE) 7f hcp (0-110) in Feb.
Run For The Hills 8-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, not much room on inside 4f out, hanging left from 2f out, switched to outside and ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 16, 1 3/4l behind Flipando (9-4) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Everymanforhimself (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Outpaced and always behind, 15th of 16, 8l behind Flipando (9-4) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Brae Hill (IRE) 11-4fav (8-13) Tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, soon led, ran on, won at Chester 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May beating Dance And Dance (8-10) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Dubai Dynamo 10-1 (9-4) Dwelt, in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and ran on to lead post, won at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May beating St Moritz (9-3) by hd, 13 ran.
Light From Mars 9-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, effort when hampered over 1f out, soon lost place, rallied inside final furlong, stayed on well, 6th of 14, 3l behind Tropical Paradise (9-2) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Nasri 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Tropical Paradise (9-2) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Swift Gift 8-1 (9-5) 10th of 14, 15l behind Midshipman (9-5) at Meydan(UAE) 7f stks (3yo+) in Feb.
Prime Exhibit 12-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 22nd of 29, 10l behind Dandy Boy (8-13) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Dance And Dance (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Brae Hill (8-13) at Chester 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Something (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Behind, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd near finish, never nearer, 3rd of 16, 3/4l behind Flipando (9-4) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Servoca (CAN) 14-1 (9-1) Raced in last place, never a factor, 13th of 14, 8l behind Beauchamp Viceroy (9-10) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Day Of The Eagle (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Bumped start, held up in rear, headway well over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, hung right over 1f out, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, hung left, ran on, just held on, won at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf beating Masai Moon (8-10) by hd, 16 ran.
Hajoum (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Prominent, hard driven well over 2f out, edged right, weakened approaching final furlong, 11th of 16, 11l behind Day Of The Eagle (9-1) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Esoterica (IRE) 18-1 (8-8) Behind, ridden and headway 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Ingleby Lady (8-8) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Imperial Guest 9-1 (8-8) In rear, effort when short of room over 1f out, not recover, 8th of 11, 11l behind Noverre To Go (8-11) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Webbow (IRE) 3-1fav (9-4) Took keen hold, in touch on inside, headway 3f out, not clear run on rails from over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never really going pace or room enough to challenge, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Ezdeyaad (8-10) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in May.
Mr Willis 9-2 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not troubled leaders, 6th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Mahadee (9-4) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
Kiwi Bay 9-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, travelled strongly, headway 2f out, ridden 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Redcar 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd beating Charlie Cool (9-3) by nk, 12 ran.
Treadwell (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 10, nk behind Cansili Star (8-9) at Epsom Downs 7f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Wigram's Turn (USA) 13-2 (8-12) Held up in rear, headway on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Splendorinthegrass (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4yo hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Apr.
Suruor (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, hard ridden over 1f out, ran on under pressure, never reached leaders, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Autumn Blades (9-6) at Chester 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gs in May.
Advanced 33-1 (9-1) Close up, pressed leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 29, 5l behind Dandy Boy (8-13) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Flipando (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, led near finish, won at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf beating Fol Hollow (9-3) by nk, 16 ran.
Crown Choice 11-2 (9-3) Held up towards rear, headway on outside from over 2f out, led and hung right over 1f out, just held on, all out, won at Sandown 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd beating Rulesn'regulations (9-4) by shd, 15 ran.
