mid-division, ridden over 2f out weakened over 1f out
chased winner, pressed winner over 2f out, driven and no extra inside furlong, lost 4th post
made all, ridden 2f out, 3 length clear entering final furlong, eased towards finish
in touch, ridden over 2f out, held when short of room over 1f out
held up well in rear, ridden over 3f out, kept on never nearer
held up, ridden 3f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
keen in touch, ridden over 2f out, chased winner briefly inside final furlong
always in rear
in touch, ridden over 2f out, edge left over 1f out, kept on
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, never nearer.
dropped into rear soon after start, ridden 3f out, no impression
keen, raced wide mid-division, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden headway over 1f out, soon switched left, chased winner inside final furlong, ran on
An ultra-competitive handicap and from a shortlist of FANJURA, Eastern Aria and Night Crescendo we will put forward Fanjura as the pick. The selection is proving difficult for the handicapper to nail as he has won his last two races by narrow margins. He looks progressive and he has conditions to suit and we are confident that there will be more to come from him. Eastern Aria has won three of her six races on the turf and she scored last time despite not having her ideal ground conditions. She is dropped in trip here which will not be a problem and she should go well. Night Crescendo is more exposed than some of these but he ran well last time at Ascot. He is a capable performer on his day but he is hugely inconsistent and the percentage call would be to take him on. Australia Day disappointed at Goodwood last time but he has got course and distance winning form and he could go well at a price. Supaseus hails from a yard in good form and he could prove best of the others, but for the winner we will nominate Fanjura.
Philatelist (USA) 16-1 (9-3) Held up, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 8, 34l behind Jukebox Jury (8-8) at Haydock 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Supaseus 40-1 (9-3) Raced keenly, led, headed over 2f out, soon edged right and outpaced, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 8l behind Jukebox Jury (8-8) at Haydock 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Fanjura (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Soon got over from wide draw, made virtually all, joined and strongly pressed from 2f out, hard driven and kept on gamely final furlong to assert final 100 yards, won at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul beating William Blake (8-9) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Lang Shining (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Drumfire (9-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Jul.
Proponent (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Keen hold, tracked leading pair, pushed along 3f out, hard ridden 2f out, driven and went 2nd over 1f out, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Shamali (9-6) at Ascot 1m 2f stks 0-95 (2) gf in Jul.
Bazergan (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, challenged on inside from 2f out, soon disputing lead, kept on to lead on line, won at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Granston (10-0) by ns, 11 ran.
Greylami (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, headway on outside from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never able to reach leaders, 9th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Munsef (9-7) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul.
Night Crescendo (USA) 8-1 (9-4) In touch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on strongly, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Press The Button (9-5) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Eastern Aria (UAE) 14-1 (9-7) Limited visibilty throught due to fog raced in 3rd, ridden to lead 2f out, soon in command, stayed on well, won at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Citizenship (8-5) by 2 1/4l, 15 ran.
Pinch of Salt (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, pushed along and no real headway from over 2f out, 7th of 10, 7l behind Fanjura (9-7) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
The Which Doctor 14-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 15, 4l behind Libel Law (8-10) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Hillview Boy (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, switched left and headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, won at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) sft beating Shaloo Diamond (9-1) by 2 3/4l, 9 ran.
Farleigh House (USA) 8-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, headway on rail over 1f out, pushed along and kept on to pass eased down rivals well inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 8l behind Wannabe King (9-5) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Unshakable (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 11l behind Brassini (9-5) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Almiqdaad 7-1 (9-0) Held up, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong, last of 5, 23l behind Prince Siegfried (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2f con stks (3) gs.
Antinori (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden to challenge when edged right over 2f out, soon edged left, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Changing The Guard (8-10) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Australia Day (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Led, headed well over 2f out, beaten over 1f out, not much room when weakening inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 9l behind Drumfire (9-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Jul.
