tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden over 3f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden outside 3f out, well beaten over 2 out
tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place over 3f out, well beaten over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden on outside over 2f out, soon well beaten
held up towards rear, ridden in mid-division 3f out, some headway 1f out, no impression
slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden 10f out, soon lost place, behind and pulled up 8f out
prominent, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
held up in touch in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon well beaten
held up in rear, ridden and well beaten over 3f out
mid-division, took keen hold, headway over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, every chance until held close home
soon led, headed over 6f out, still close up on inside over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, ridden and well beaten over 2f out
mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, switched right well over 1f out, soon edged left, headway final furlong, never nearer
prominent, went 2nd over 4f out, led over 1f out, driven inside final furlong, headed close home
held up towards rear, pushed along over 5f out, some headway entering final furlong, never dangerous
prominent, not clear run over 1f out, ridden entering final furlong, stayed on, no impression on leaders final 75 yards
mid-division, not clear run on inside over 2f out, headway and switched right over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, led close home
Just one favourite, at 7/1, has won this in the past 10 years. Richard Fahey is attempting to land this for Dr Koukash with a trio of 'Gabrial's' plus Duke Of Clarence while the owner also has Marco Botti's Suegioo entered with Ryan Moore on board, as he was when the six-year-old was successful a year ago. He's 8lb higher this time and Gabrial's King, who was unlucky not to finish much closer to Trip To Paris at Ripon and can turn the tables, who may prove best of the owner's quintet. Last year's fourth Mubaraza looks to have been aimed at another crack and is respected though this looks destined for Ireland. The four-year-old Zafayan has done his winning on soft ground and has always looked a potentially useful stayer. He's at the right end of the handicap and conditions have come right for him so he's a threat to all but it's his compatriot QUICK JACK who has to be the selection. A very close third in the Cesarewitch, he was having his first subsequent start when occupying the same position in the County Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham and looks on a very tempting mark back on the level.
Angel Gabrial (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Held up in 4th, driven to chase leaders 3f out, soon ridden, took narrow 2nd 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Fattsota (9-2) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Famous Kid (USA) 5-1 (8-6) won at Meydan(UAE) 1m 6f hcp fst in Feb beating Ahzeemah (9-6) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Shu Lewis (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd 3f out and pushed along, challenged 2f out, 2nd and every chance 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Windsor Park (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 6f stks in Apr.
Suegioo (FR) 15-2 (9-1) Held up in last pair, outpaced over 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 7, 9l behind Fattsota (9-2) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Duke Of Clarence (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) In touch, came centre straight, headway 3f out, led overall over 1f out, headed near finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind De Rigueur (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May '14.
Destruct 13-8fav (8-11) won at Deauville(FR) 1m 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in Aug '13 beating Mohicane (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
John Reel (FR) 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, led 10f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Mymatechris (9-1) at Lingfield 2m cnd stks (4yo+) (2) pol in Apr.
Mymatechris (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Close up, ridden over 2f out, effort to lead inside final furlong, driven and all out, won at Lingfield 2m cnd stks (4yo+) (2) pol in Apr beating Anglophile (9-1) by hd, 11 ran.
Edge Of Sanity (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, lost place when ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 18l behind Windshear (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f stks (2) gs in Mar.
Quick Jack (IRE) 5-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, smooth headway to challenge over 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly inside final furlong, headed and no extra towards finish, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 33, 1l behind Big Easy (8-7) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Mubaraza (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) In rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish, not pace to challenge, nearest finish, 5th of 9, 3l behind Ridgeway Storm (9-0) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Gabrial's Star 9-1 (9-10) Stated slowly, held up last, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind John Reel (9-5) at Wolverhampton 2m hcap (2) in Feb.
Zafayan (IRE) 11-4fav (9-8) Tracked leader in 2nd, on terms approaching straight, travelled well to lead 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, driven out, won at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp in Apr beating Kabjoy (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Lady Kashaan (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Held up behind, headway on outside over 3f out, soon ridden, one pace when slightly bumped 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 9, 11l behind Trip To Paris (9-6) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Apr.
Gabrial's King (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Held up in touch, headway when short of room on inside 2f out, switched left over 1f out, driven and stayed on to take 2nd insie final furlong, unable to challenge winner, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Trip To Paris (9-6) at Ripon 2m hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Apr.
Trip To Paris (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up in touch, behind over 4f out, switched outside and headway when squeezed through between rivals 2f out, led when edged right 1f out, soon clear, driven out, won at Ripon 2m hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Apr beating Gabrial's King (9-4) by 4l, 9 ran.
