mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out
held up, steady progress from 6f out, ridden to chase leaders over 3f out, led over 1f out, caught line
tracked leader, ridden to challenge 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, weakened 1f out
tracked leader, challenged 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 1f out
pulled hard tracking leaders, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and steady progress 3f out, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, led line
held up towards rear, headway from 5f out, ridden to challenge 4f out, weakened 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden and headway 3f out, one pace final 2f
led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, one pace
held up towards rear, headway and effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out
An excellent turn-out for the feature handicap and top-weight Moon Quest is just given the nod ahead of Eglevski and Latanzal. Saeed bin Suroor's colt came to the racecourse with a big reputation and never gave supporters any concern as he readily beat a field of Windsor maidens. The handicapper has taken no chances but being by Rainbow Quest there should be plenty of improvement on ground that will suit. Eglevski showed improved form last time out when runner up in a hot handicap at York. The winner was just touched off at Royal Ascot last week and so the form looks rock solid. Stable companion Latanzal won nicely last time out and cannot be easily ruled out under a penalty. The same applies to the Sir Michael Stoute runner Hi Calypso, but Moon Quest may be a group horse in waiting and he gets the decision.
Moon Quest (IRE) Evensfav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, soon edged right, in command over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf beating Fourteenth (9-3) by 2l, 12 ran.
Mad Rush (USA) 10-3 (9-2) Held up, ridden an headway over 2f out, hung right, ran on towards finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Greek Envoy (9-6) at Leicester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) sft.
Eglevski (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Held up, smooth headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Filios (9-3) at York 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Bergonzi (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) In touch on outside, 6th straight, one pace final 2f, 6th of 14, 6l behind Zaham (9-2) at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Latanazul Evensfav (9-0) Made all, clear over 2f out, ridden along approaching final furlong, eased close home, won at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn fll (4) gs in May beating Hypoteneuse (9-0) by 5l, 9 ran.
Zoom One 13-2 (9-4) Steadied start, pulled hard mid-division, shaken up and headway 3f out, challenged over 1f out, slightly hampered and every chance final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Rock Anthem (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Hi Calypso (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, stayed on strongly, ridden out, won at Newbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gf beating Coyote Creek (9-5) by 2l, 15 ran.
Intiquilla (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Close up, pushed along over 4f out, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, won at Leicester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) sft in May beating Delta Shuttle (8-1) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Oakley Heffert (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden and headway on outside over 2f out, strong run final furlong, took 2nd final stride, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Bergonzi (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Algarade 8-13fav (9-7) Held up, ridden over 2f out, outpaced, switched left under pressure over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Encircled (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Sweetheart 7-1 (8-12) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 3l behind Madaarek (9-4) at Sandown 1m 6f 3yo hcp (4) gs in May.
