led until over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reached winner
went left start, held up towards rear, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, never on terms
always behind
held up, never dangerous
held up, switched left and headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on same pace
chased leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, all out
chased leaders, soon pushed along, weakened approaching final furlong
in touch, effort over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, led over 2f out, headed inisde final furlong, no extra
Top weight may not be a big enough barrier to stop FOXTROT ALPHA getting the better of the progressive Kuanyao. There may also be more to come from Whisky Jack, even though he keeps creeping up the weights without actually winning. William Muir has his string in good order, though. And, having performed well over this intermediate trip in the past, Whiskey Jack has a solid chance of at least making the frame. Kuanyao showed great improvement to win on his handicap debut at Salisbury at the start of this month. This trip isn't expected to be any problem for him and the mount of Fergus Sweeney is expected to be the biggest threat to the selection. Even so, Foxtrot Alpha has already proved himself capable in stiffer company than he faces tonight and, as the assessor has already cut him some slack, this might be the right time to give Foxtrot Alpha another chance.
Foxtrot Alpha (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Pulled hard, hampered on rail over 6f out, towards rear, brief effort on inside over 2f out, weakened final 1f, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Arachnophobia (9-5) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Megasecret 8-1 (9-1) In touch, pushed along and weakened over 2f out, 8th of 15, 14l behind Maswerte (9-7) at Newbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gf in Jun.
The Scorching Wind (IRE) 7-2 (8-5) 6th of 9, 6l behind Shabib (9-7) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Grand Honour (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway on wide outside over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Arachnophobia (9-5) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Whisky Jack 7-2 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on inside 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 9l behind Omnium Duke (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn auc stks (6) pol.
Zim Ho 20-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, soon chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened inside final 3f, 11th of 12, 11l behind Arachnophobia (9-5) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) pol.
Royal Crest 16-1 (9-7) Towards rear, struggling halfway, kept on final furlong, 7th of 16, 5l behind Secret Hero (9-1) at Salisbury 7f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
Kuanyao (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Held up, stumbled inside final 4f, headway to lead overall 2f out, ran on well, won at Salisbury 6f 3yo hcp 0-65 (6) gf beating Sister Clement (8-13) by 2l, 12 ran.
Bermondsey Girl 40-1 (8-12) Steadied start, raced centre, held up, ridden over 2f out, staying on when edged left approaching final furlong, soon one pace, 6th of 8, 7l behind Dukes Art (9-3) at Doncaster 7f 3yo mdn (4) gf.
Lilly Blue (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) In touch, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 14, 27l behind Hi Fling (9-3) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Jun.
Day In Dubai 20-1 (8-5) In touch, not much room 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 15l behind Silky Way (8-13) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
Bermondsey Bob (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, no chance final 2f, eased final furlong, last of 12, 28l behind Hip Hip Hooray (9-2) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jun.
