led after 1f, set steady pace afterwards ridden and headed well over 1f out, stayed on gamely lost 2nd post
towards rear, headway to chase leaders 5f out, ridden to challenge 3f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 1f out, stayed on driven out
led 1f, tracked leader afterwards, ridden over 3f out, no headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out
started slowly in rear, headway 7f out, effort 3f out, soon ridden and weakened from 2f out
mid-division, headway to chase leaders 2f out, effort over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong
held up, behind, ridden and lost touch 4f out, soon beaten, tailed off final 2f
mid-division, headway 2f out, stayed on final furlong, took 2nd post, not trouble winner
Madaarek gets the vote in the finale with Highland Legacy and Guardian of Truth rating the main dangers. The selection was an unlucky in running fourth behind Mujahaz last time out, that form has since been franked and off the same mark here he looks the one to be on. Highland Legacy rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind Jafaru but all his best form is on fast ground and he is taken on with this in mind. Guardian of Truth was third behind Intiquilla last time and is another with place claims especially as he looks sure to be suited by this longer trip and he should be watched in the market. Of the remainder Tempelstern would have a chance on his best form but disappointed for no apparent reason last time out while Actodos looks vulnerable under top weight and for the winner we return to Madaarek.
Actodos (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Swiss Act (9-3) at Chester 1m 4f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Tempelstern (GER) 6-4 (8-10) In touch, led after 4f, hung right and headed over 5f out, raced stands' side alone, rejoined main group over 1f out, never dangerous thereafter, 7th of 12, 14l behind Samurai Way (9-13) at Thirsk 1m 4f mdn stk (5) gd.
Madaarek (USA) 11-4fav (9-2) Held up towards rear, not clear run from over 2f out until switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1l behind Mujahaz (8-6) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Troialini 8-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, effort on outside 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Mujahaz (8-6) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Guardian of Truth (IRE) 5-4fav (9-3) Led, ridden and quickened 3f out, hard ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra close home, 3rd of 5, 1l behind Intiquilla (8-12) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo mdn (4) gf.
Cry Presto (USA) 16-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden on outside 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 10, 7l behind Mujahaz (8-6) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Sweetheart 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, driven along 2f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Mujahaz (8-6) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Cavalry Twill (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Led, pushed along and headed approaching 2f out, weakening when not much room towards finish, 7th of 10, 2l behind Mujahaz (8-6) at Newbury 1m 3f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Squadron 8-1 (8-10) Soon tracking leader, driven to challenge 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2l behind Arctic Wings (8-12) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Reciprocation (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Led until headed 2f out, soon one paced and lost 2nd 1f out, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Philatelist (8-9) at Lingfield 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Highland Legacy 11-4 (9-3) Slowly into stride and behind, headway to chase leaders over 4f out, ridden over 3f out, soon drifted left and kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, nk behind Jafaru (8-2) at Hamilton 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) gd.
