tracked leader 3f, stayed in touch until weakened from 2f out
always in rear, eased over 2f out, soon pulled up
mid-division, effort 2f out, soon ridden weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and lost place 3f out, weakened rapidly
led 3f, stayed prominent until weakened 2f out
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, not trouble first 2
held up behind, ridden 3f out, not resolute, kept on under pressure final 2f, never nearer
held up behind, ridden 4f out, no headway, never dangerous
held up mid-division, headway inside final 2f, driven to lead under pressure final half furlong, all out
towards rear, ridden along 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on, not troubled leaders
led after 3f, ridden and headed well over 2f out, soon weakened
prominent, chased leader 7f out, led well over 2f out, no extra when headed final half furlong
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Rayhani can follow up his recent win at the expense of Mersey Sound, Duty and Sphinx in an open-looking handicap. Rayhani looks very much like a horse that will relish today's trip, having come from virtually last to first to score at Ascot three weeks ago. That win came as no surprise, given that his previous race at Lingfield has worked out very well, and he should go close despite a rise in the handicap. Mersey Sound bounced back from a poor effort at Goodwood to finish second to Sir Monty at Newmarket recently and although starting to feel the handicapper's grip now, can make his presence felt as well as he has plenty of stamina. Duty ran well behind St Leger-bound Soapy Danger at Haydock despite his rider losing an iron, and the booking of Ryan Moore catches the eye. He has to be on the shortlist along with Sphinx who was in great form earlier in the season. Mister Right has been consistent in the main, and Zurbaran is still at the right end of the weights despite a 6lb penalty so is another to consider. A hard one for punters to call can go to Rayhani.
Michabo (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Led until over 3f out, pressed leaders until weakened final furlong, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Soulacroix (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Sphinx (FR) 11-10fav (9-5) Held up in touch, pulled hard early, effort over 2f out, soon beaten, 4th of 9, 11l behind Finalmente (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in May.
Prince Vector 6-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Master Cobbler (8-6) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Cruise Director 20-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, hard ridden 4f out, soon lost place and eased over 1f out, last of 10, 21l behind Road To Love (8-9) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jul.
Cavallini (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Led, headed narrowly over 3f out, led again over 2f out to well over 1f out, gradually weakened, 8th of 10, 6l behind Dansili Dancer (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jul.
Altenburg (FR) 11-2 (9-7) Keen tracking leaders, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Alessano (9-5) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Rayhani (USA) 4-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway on outer from over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead well inside final furlong, all out, won at Ascot 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Ollie George (8-7) by a hd, 9 ran.
Mersey Sound (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Held up, ridden over 4f out, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, short of room near finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Sir Monty (9-8) at Newmarket 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Stoop To Conquer 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no headway and weakened 2f out, 8th of 16, 7l behind Salute (8-13) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun.
Duty (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Held up, ridden and hung left from over 3f out, headway over 1f out, rider lost iron inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 6, 3l behind Soapy Danger (9-7) at Haydock 1m 4f 3yo hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Ocean Avenue (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Led for 2f, tracked leader after, led approaching 4f out, kept on gamely when pressed from 2f out, headed and not quicken final 75 yards, 2nd of 12, nk behind Alessano (9-9) at Windsor 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Zurbaran (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Led 2f, with leader, led again 4f out, soon ridden, ran on, won at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd beating Simondiun (9-4) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Mudawin (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Towards rear, ridden over 4f out, lost touch 3f out, virtually pulled up over 1f out, tailed off, last of 9, well behind Lightning Strike (8-9) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jul.
Mister Right (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on to challenge 1f out, no extra close home, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Alessano (9-5) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
Valance (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 9, 3l behind Bronze Dancer (8-12) at Catterick 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
