tracked leader, driven to lead over 2f out, stayed on strongly
chased leaders, effort over 1f out, hung left entering final furlong, faded close home
behind, headway approaching final furlong, never on terms
held up, never dangerous
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on well, never nearer
slowly into stride, outpaced, never a factor
held up in rear, some late headway, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, chased winner closing stages, never a threat
tracked leaders, under pressure over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
MAGICAL DAZE came good at Kempton last month to win by nearly three lengths and should go close again despite a 7lb rise. Acquittal has plenty to find with the selection while Reginald Claude has to race off an 11lb higher mark back on the all-weather after scoring at Windsor. New Rich was second at Brighton last time but has done all his winning at Kempton so far and Bazooka is having his first race since 2013. Birdie Queen was placed off today's mark at Windsor last month when ahead of both Tahchee and Reginald Claude and may figure with a repeat.
Birdie Queen 7-1 (10-0) Led, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 4th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Juventas (9-10) at Brighton 7f hcp fll (5) gf in Jul.
Tahchee 16-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Acolyte (9-3) at Kempton 6f hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Temple Road (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, unable to get on terms, one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Surety (10-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Bazooka (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Held up, ridden 3f out, headway over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Truancy (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (6) pol in Dec.
Kuala Queen (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 8 3/4l behind Lead A Merry Dance (9-8) at Goodwood 6f hcp (5) gd in May.
Reginald Claude 8-1 (9-1) Pushed along in rear approaching halfway, headway on outside over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on to lead near finish, won at Windsor 6f hcp (6) gs in Jul beating Kylies Wild Card (8-4) by nk, 13 ran.
New Rich 9-2fav (9-5) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon every chance, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Port Lairge (9-1) at Brighton 7f hcp (6) gd in Jun.
Lamps Of Heaven (IRE) 7-2fav (9-7) In touch, weakened over 2f out, last of 11, 17 3/4l behind Bahamian Sunrise (9-7) at Redcar 5f mdn hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Acquittal 6-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Magical Daze (9-0) at Kempton 6f hcp fll (5) pol in Jun.
Flashy Diva 12-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 6th of 9, 8l behind Surety (10-0) at Kempton 6f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Magical Daze 9-2fav (9-0) Carried left start, soon pressing leader, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, ran on well, won at Kempton 6f hcp fll (5) pol in Jun beating Castorienta (10-0) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
