tracked leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders stands side, driven 2f out, ridden and lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear far side, outpaced 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
towards rear far side, headway over 2f out, chased leaders when not clear run and switched left inside final 2f, not pace to get on terms, weakened inside final furlong
led far side, group, ridden and headed inside final 2f, lost place inside final furlong, no extra
held up towards rear stands side, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase that side pair inside final furlong, no impression with far side
tracked leaders far side, challenged over 2f out, driven and lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear stands side, outpaced 2f out, ridden and stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never reached leaders
tracked leaders far side, ridden entering final furlong, kept on same pace inside, no impression
mid-division far side, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
mid-division stands side, tracked leaders 2f out, driven and one pace over 1f out, well held final furlong
tracked leaders far side, ridden to lead narrowly overall inside final 2f, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, held when dropped to 5th towards finish
towards rear far side, headway 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase winner final 100 yards, held near finish
prominent far side, driven and lost place when not much room 2f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders stands side, driven to lead that side over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, took 3rd and just held by far side towards finish
behind far side, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach leaders
towards rear stands side, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to press that side leader inside final furlong, took 4th and held by far side towards finish
with leader stands side, ridden to lead that side 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
chased leaders stand side, effort 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, not pace to get on terms
led narrowly stands side, headed 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
mid-division far side, not clear run 2f out to over 1f out, outpaced entering final furlong, unable to challenge
chased leaders stands side, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leader far side, effort over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear far side, headway when not clear run 2f out, switched inside and ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to reach leaders
with leader stands side, ridden over 1f out, lost place inside final furlong, one pace
slowly into stride, behind stands side, ridden 2f out, never a threat
NonRunner
Considering this is one of the most competitive sprint handicaps of the season, it’s an interesting fact that four of the last eight winners have been the subject of gambles and have started at single-figure odds. Only one of the last 10 winners had a low draw and five-year-olds have won the last four renewals. Ante-post favourite Culturati is only four, however, and needed a penalty to get into the race, though bolted up at Newmarket following a lengthy absence and could still be a step ahead of the handicapper. Last year’s winner Outback Traveller is only 4lb higher and Eastern Impact is a former Group 3 winner who ran well at Newmarket last month. PROJECTION finished sixth in that race but was not unduly punished in the closing stages and the outing will have blown away any cobwebs – he’s always looked capable of winning a race like this and Kieran Shoemark’s claim will help. Raucous is blinkered after finishing fourth at Windsor but still holds Intisaab on the form book. Buckstay usually runs well here and goes well fresh but Normandy Barriere has been raised a further 4lb since last month’s course and distance victory and could be found wanting.
Certificate 9-4jfav (9-7) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, soon headed, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Oh This Is Us (9-7) at Haydock 7f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Intisaab 11-1 (9-0) Held up in last trio, headway when not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left to outside, kept on inside final furlong, never able to threaten, 5th of 8, 2 1/4l behind Perfect Pasture (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Buckstay (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, switched right 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not quite pace to challenge, 5th of 18, 1 3/4l behind Librisa Breeze (9-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Duke Of Firenze 7-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, hampered entering final furlong, never dangerous, 15th of 17, 4 3/4l behind Line Of Reason (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Lancelot Du Lac (ITY) 4-1jfav (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Kimberella (9-5) at Lingfield 6f stks (2) pol in Apr.
Raucous 11-4 (9-0) Chased leaders on outside, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no extra and lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 8, 2l behind Perfect Pasture (9-0) at Windsor 6f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Birchwood (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Soon led, headed over 1f out, weakened inside final 100 yards, 6th of 7, 6l behind Oh This Is Us (9-7) at Haydock 7f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Squats (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Held up and always behind, never involved, 23rd of 24, 13 3/4l behind Fastnet Tempest (8-5) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Eastern Impact (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Mr Lupton (9-9) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Boom The Groom (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 19, 1 1/4l behind Caspian Prince (9-8) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Outback Traveller (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, never threatened, 11th of 24, 4 1/2l behind Fastnet Tempest (8-5) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Danzeno 4-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, never a threat, last of 6, 12l behind Golden Stunner (9-1) at York 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Steady Pace 14-1 (8-13) 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Suyoof (9-0) at Meydan 7f hcp gd in Feb.
Shanghai Glory (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, 6th before halfway, challenged and led over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) Good - Yielding in Oct beating Master Speaker (9-6) by 1l, 14 ran.
Projection 4-1jfav (9-5) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, never near leaders, 6th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Mr Lupton (9-9) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in May.
Edward Lewis 14-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, switched left to outer and ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 19, 3/4l behind Caspian Prince (9-8) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Polybius 10-1 (8-11) 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Final Venture (9-4) at Meydan 6f hcp fst in Feb.
Poyle Vinnie 25-1 (9-7) Soon outpaced, always behind, 15th of 18, 8 1/4l behind Copper Knight (8-6) at York 5f hcp (2) gd in May.
Normandy Barriere (IRE) 3-1fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon edged right and ridden, switched left between horses over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ascot 6f hcp (3) gf in May beating Moonraker (9-2) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
First Selection (SPA) 20-1 (8-13) 10th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Viren's Army (9-1) at Meydan 1m 2f hcp gd in Feb.
George Dryden (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden, hanging left and beaten from over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Mythmaker (9-5) at Haydock 6f stks (2) gd in May.
G Force (IRE) 16-1 (10-1) Soon mid-division, 10th halfway, one pace 1f out, 10th of 20, 11 1/2l behind Rattling Jewel (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Muntadab (IRE) 6-1jfav (9-2) Led, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 16, nk behind Al Qahwa (8-13) at York 6f hcp (2) sft in May.
Amazour (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway and carried left 1f out, ran on, went 3rd close home, unable to challenge, 3rd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Mythmaker (9-5) at Haydock 6f stks (2) gd in May.
Out Do 16-1 (10-0) Raced centre, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Culturati (9-9) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Harry Hurricane 9-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 17, nk behind Line Of Reason (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Captain Colby (USA) 11-1 (9-7) Upset in stalls, started very slowly and lost all chance, 10th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Blaine (9-1) at Newbury 6f hcp (2) sft in May.
Donjuan Triumphant (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Tracked winner ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 6 3/4l behind Home Of The Brave (9-2) at Leicester 7f lst stks (1) gf in Apr.
Culturati 5-1jfav (9-9) Raced centre and keen tracking leaders, led overall going well over 1f out, clear when shaken up inside final furlong, ran on well, eased close home, won at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Jun beating Scorching Heat (8-3) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
