led after 1f, broke down over 4f out, pulled up and dismounted
tracked leading pair, left 2nd over 4f out until over 3f out, weakened and behind when hampered over 2f out, tailed off
led 1f, tracked leader, left in lead over 4f out, ridden and stayed on well final 2f, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on until no extra and held final 110 yards
soon steadied into mid-division, pushed along 5f out, hampered over 2f out, plugged on to modest 4th
steadied start, held up towards rear, switched left over 3f out, travelling strongly to 2nd inside final 3f, driven to challenge and edged right over 1f out, led entering final furlong, stayed on strongly, driven out
held up towards rear, headway over 5f out, left disputing 3rd over 4f out, went 2nd over 3f out until inside final 3f, soon hung right and weakened
held up towards rear, slightly hampered over 4f out, headway on inside 3f out, switched left over 2f out, stayed on to 3rd over 1f out, not pace of leading duo
took keen hold in mid-division, pushed along 5f out, ridden and no impression when hung right 3f out, eased when no chance over 1f out
held up last, pushed along 5f out, plugged on one pace final 2f, never a factor
took keen hold, tracked leaders, left disputing 4th over 4f out, driven along in 3rd 2f out, soon no extra
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Several of these met in the Ascot Gold Cup last month, when AGE OF AQUARIUS created another favourable impression as he fended off the likes of Kite Wood and Purple Moon to chase home a surprise winner on the day. However, the son of Galileo still posted a solid effort and now sits proudly as the best of Aidan O'Brien's current bunch of stayers. The colt has a long road ahead if he is going to fill the space created by the mighty Yeats' retirement. However, victory today would boost his profile no end. The consistent Purple Moon hasn't actually won a race since 2007 but has still been a great money-spinner for his connections. His attitude in unquestionable and, with Kieren Fallon in the plate, he is sure to get every assistance from the saddle. A bold bid is expected this afternoon. Similar comments apply to Kite Wood, who will appreciate dropping back to two miles today. A minor point it may be, but its noteworthy the majority of his best performances have taken place on right-handed courses, though. Tactic has the form to shake-up the selection and given John Dunlop's affinity with this particular racecourse it's safe to assume no stone will have been left unturned in his preparations. However, Age Of Aquarius seems to be getting better with every outing and can finally gain a deserved first success of the season if all goes to plan.
Age Of Aquarius (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, led 5f out, strongly pressed and driven along from 2f out, stayed on gamely until worn down 1f out, rallied and kept trying, always just held, 2nd of 12, nk behind Rite Of Passage (9-2) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Caracciola (GER) 33-1 (9-5) Held up in mid-division on outside, ridden on outside over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 18, 6l behind Bergo (9-2) at Royal Ascot 2m 6f stks (2) gf in Jun.
Electrolyser (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Tracked leader until 12f out, stayed handy in 3rd, stayed on to challenge and tracked leader 2f out, ridden and carried left over 1f out, 3rd and not quicken final 100 yards, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Illustrious Blue (9-1) at Ascot 2m Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Free Agent 15-2 (9-1) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, switched left to challenge over 2f out, hard ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gf beating Drunken Sailor (9-13) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Illustrious Blue 14-1 (9-5) Held up last, effort on outside and driven along 2f out, staying on when not clear run and switched sharply right to inside to chase winner final 110 yards, held when short of room close home, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind King Of Wands (9-0) at Sandown 2m Listed stks (1) gf.
Kid Charlemagne (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, plugged on one pace, 7th of 18, 9l behind Bergo (9-2) at Royal Ascot 2m 6f stks (2) gf in Jun.
Purple Moon (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Soon held up in 6th, headway on outside 3f out, went 3rd 2f out, soon driven along, kept on same pace and no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Rite Of Passage (9-2) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Tactic 5-1 (9-11) Chased leader, closed and led from early straight, strongly pressed and joined over 1f out, led again and stayed on best final furlong, won at Curragh 1m 6f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun beating Profound Beauty (9-11) by 2l, 5 ran.
The Betchworth Kid 4-1 (9-3) Held up last, stayed on final furlong, never pace to challenge, 5th of 6, 2 3/4l behind Electrolyser (9-3) at Ascot 2m Listed stks (1) gf in Sep.
Wajir (FR) 10-1 (9-0) Held up in 7th, headway under pressure to 4th over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 8th of 11, 22l behind Harbinger (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Kite Wood (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up in 7th, pushed along 6f out, 7th and struggling 3f out, 7th of 12, 41l behind Rite Of Passage (9-2) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Saptapadi (IRE) 5-2 (9-11) Raced in moderate 4th, pushed along approaching straight, soon dropped to last and virtually pulled up, last of 5, well behind Tactic (9-11) at Curragh 1m 6f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
