held up towards rear, short lived effort over 3f out
led for 2f, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, stayed on without getting back on terms
prominent, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, every chance throughout final furlong, held towards finish
held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, some late progress, never dangerous
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon one pace
in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on gamely, ridden out
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, headway 6f out, ridden 3f out, weakened 1f out
Bankable was denied by a duff draw and a sheep-following jockey last time but they can get the money back here; Hearthstead Maison would be a danger if tuned up for his reappearance, however Spanish Moon looks to be the main threat. The selection was all the rage at Ascot for the Royal Hunt Cup, backed down to 13/8 at the off. He ran really well considering his poor draw and had he stayed on a true line instead of tacking across then he probably would have won. He shapes as if he will get these extra two furlongs and there is enough in his pedigree to suggest that he will cope. Hearthstead Maison had a fine 2007 culminating in a Group Three win at Leopardstown; the stable's runners don't usually lack for fitness and the horse has won on each of his reappearances in the past. Passage Of Time was highly-tried last season but his two runs this season have been poor and the latter suggested that something may not have been right. Selinka disappointed badly recently, whilst Moyenne Corniche is a course winner and is a very unexposed three-year-old. Spanish Moon is unexposed, and he won well in a Listed contest at Ascot on his reappearance. His latest run though was lacklustre and whilst this is an easier race, he has something to prove now. The same applies to Happy Boy who was also in that Ascot race, whilst Halicarnassus will pop up at some point but his penalties make life tough in this grade. Al Shemali, formally with Sir Michael Stoute has been in good form this season, and he wouldn't need to improve an awful lot to be a major player here. An open contest, where the hat-trick seeking Wise Dennis should not be overlooked, however it is Bankable who can take the honours.
Halicarnassus (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Supaseus (8-11) at Ascot 1m 2f lst hcp (1) frm in Jun.
Happy Boy (BRZ) 9-1 (9-0) Led early, in touch, pushed along 3f out, beaten 2f out, 7th of 9, 14l behind Macarthur (9-0) at Ascot 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Hearthstead Maison (IRE) (8-9) Held up in 5th, ridden 2f out, one pace, 6th of 7, 5l behind Schiaparelli (9-6) at Cologne 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gd in Sept.
Bankable (IRE) 13-8fav (9-2) Steadied start, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, still plenty to do over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no quicken, not trouble leaders, 5th of 29, 4 1/2l behind Mr Aviator (9-5) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Spanish Moon (USA) 3-1 (9-0) Took keen hold early, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 13l behind Macarthur (9-0) at Ascot 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Wise Dennis 4-1 (9-4) In rear of mid-division, ridden to chase runner-up over 2f out, led final furlong, just held on, won at Nad Al Sheba 1m lst stk (1) std in Feb beating Dijeerr (9-4) by a shd, 10 ran.
Al Shemali 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 1l behind Peppertree Lane (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f lst stk (1) gd in Jun.
Levera 28-1 (9-0) Chased leader, led briefly over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 5, 9l behind Hala Bek (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 2f stk (3) gs.
Passage of Time 6-1 (8-11) Prominent for 5f, in rear over 3f out, eased over 1f out, tailed off, last of 14, well behind Smokey Oakey (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) sft in May.
Selinka 25-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden 3f out, weakened and eased final furlong, 11th of 13, 15l behind Sabana Perdida (8-12) at Ascot 1m fll stk Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Moyenne Corniche (8-10) Always close up, 4th straight, disputed 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Arcadia's Angle (8-10) at Chantilly 1m Grp 3 (1) in Jun.
Escape Route (USA) 6-1 (9-7) Held up in mid-division, 7th straight, soon ridden and struggling, 8th of 10, 10l behind Emirates Skyline (9-10) at Epsom 1m 2f hcap (2) gd in Jun.
Baharah (USA) 7-1 (8-12) Raced keenly, mid-division, hamapered and lost place over 2f out, eased over 1f out, tailed off, last of 13, 30l behind Sabana Perdida (8-12) at Ascot 1m fll stk Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
