prominent centre, weakened over 1f out
towards rear centre, never on terms
overall leader centre, ridden and headed inside final furlong, soon carried left, lost 2nd close home
close up centre, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in touch centre, headway 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon hung left, ran on
tracked leaders centre, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
in touch stands side, ridden and headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong
tracked leader stands side, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
ponied to start, led stands side group, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders centre, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong
close up centre, effort and every chance 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
always in rear centre
held up stands side, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
tracked leaders stands side, headway to lead this group inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, not reach winner
held up centre, short-lived effort over 1f out
held up centre, ridden 2f out, never a factor
held up centre, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on towards finish
slowly into stride, outpaced stands side, nearest finish
always in rear centre
always towards rear centre
always in rear centre
Equilateral has been all the rage for this since slaughtering a subsequent dual winner in a novice event at Doncaster when conceding 12lb. He could be anything and it would be no surprise to see him in the firing-line, though he’s drawn low and much of the action has been down the centre of the track this week. Sioux Nation beat Fleet Review, Speak In Colours and Now You're Talking when justifying favouritism in a Group 3 at Naas last month. Main Desire improved again when completing his hat-trick in a Listed race at York and Eqtidaar finished ahead of a couple these when fourth at Newbury, though looks held on an earlier form here. Sands Of Mali won a Group 3 at Chantilly on his reappearance and then edged out INVINCIBLE ARMY in the Group 2 Sandy Lane at Haydock when Emblazoned finished third. But the runner-up can finally get the better of Richard Fahey’s colt today given the latter may get isolated up against the stands’ rail. James Tate’s charge won the Pavilion Stakes here in May which produced the second and third in last year’s race. Cardsharp got back on track at Salisbury but has plenty to find on earlier form and Heartache may benefit from a drop back to 5f.
Abel Handy (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Led, hung right and headed well over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 9 3/4l behind Invincible Army (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in May.
Cardsharp 3-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders on inside, headway on inside well over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Salisbury 6f lst stks (1) gf in Jun beating Dancing Star (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Emblazoned (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Steadied start, in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Sands Of Mali (9-0) at Haydock 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May.
Enjazaat 20-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, headway near side of group 2f out, went 3rd under pressure over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Invincible Army (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in May.
Eqtidaar (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway near side of group over 1f out, not reach leaders, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Never Back Down (9-0) at Newbury 6f lst stks (1) gf in May.
Equilateral 3-1 (9-5) Made all, clear final 2f, shaken up inside final furlong, ran on strongly, unchallenged, very easily, won at Doncaster 6f stks (5) gf in May beating Foxtrot Lady (8-7) by 8l, 11 ran.
Fighting Irish (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) 3rd of 10, 6l behind Ancient Spirit (9-2) at Cologne 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May.
Fleet Review (USA) 5-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and pressed from 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Sioux Nation (9-6) at Naas 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in May.
Gidu (IRE) 9-20fav (8-5) 2w,bid 3/16,held sway, won at Belmont Park 7f stks gd in May beating Curlin's Honor (8-7) by nk, 5 ran.
Hey Jonesy (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied close home, 2nd of 11, nk behind Main Desire (8-11) at York 5f lst stks (1) gf in May.
Invincible Army (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Tracked winner, ridden to challenge entering final furlong, ran on, just held, 2nd of 8, shd behind Sands Of Mali (9-0) at Haydock 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May.
Laugh A Minute 2-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, not clear run and switched right entering final furlong, no impression close home, 3rd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Sir Dancealot (9-4) at Hamilton 6f stks (2) gd in Jun.
Roussel (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Dwelt held up, switched left halfway, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, not quicken, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Main Desire (8-11) at York 5f lst stks (1) gf in May.
Sands Of Mali (FR) 10-3 (9-0) Made all, ridden and edged left over 1f out, driven and all out, won at Haydock 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May beating Invincible Army (9-0) by ns, 8 ran.
Sioux Nation (USA) 15-8fav (9-6) Chased leaders on inner and 4th halfway, pushed along to challenge 1 1/2f out and led from 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Naas 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in May beating Fleet Review (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Speak In Colours 7-2 (9-3) Towards rear on outer, soon improved to track leaders and 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Sioux Nation (9-6) at Naas 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in May.
Stone Of Destiny 20-1 (9-0) Steadied start, pulled hard, held up, headway 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Never Back Down (9-0) at Newbury 6f lst stks (1) gf in May.
Unfortunately (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 8l behind Sands Of Mali (9-0) at Haydock 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May.
Actress (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Soon led and raced far side, pushed along 2f out, asserted and stayed on well final furlong, won at Curragh 6f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gf in Jun beating Gorane (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Heartache 6-1 (8-11) Close up, pushed along over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Sands Of Mali (9-0) at Haydock 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May.
Main Desire (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ridden and ran on, won at York 5f lst stks (1) gf in May beating Hey Jonesy (9-2) by nk, 11 ran.
Now You're Talking (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Raced in rear, closer in 5th from 2f out, ridden on outer in 4th from 1f out, kept on inside final furlong without threatening principles, 4th of 7, 1 3/4l behind Sioux Nation (9-6) at Naas 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in May.
