held up in touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened, went poor 4th over 1f out
tracked leading pair, 2nd going well over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear easily
tracked leader, pushed along halfway, lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened 2f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no chance with winner, weakened into 3rd inside final furlong
Sans Souci Bay was engaged yesterday at Ascot. Monks Stand had Angel Palanas behind when completing a hat-trick over 6f here last month but he’s been beaten a long way on every previous occasion he’s run over this extra furlong. Mujassam is on a winning mark but he’s been running in claimers lately and has not won over a trip this far since 2015. FLORENCIO (NAP) is back on the same mark as when winning in a higher grade over course and distance in October. He’s been running well lately and can get his head back in front. Kommander Kirkup is a three-times course winner but all victories have come over 6f.
Monks Stand (USA) 5-6fav (9-13) Close up, pushed along halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon pressed, asserted towards finish, won at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Apr beating Bellevarde (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Florencio 14-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Portledge (8-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp (4) pol in May.
Mujassam 8-15fav (9-13) Tracked leaders, led on bit over 2f out, drew clear on bridle entering final furlong, very easily, won at Southwell 6f stks (5) pol in Apr beating Tellovoi (9-8) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
Kommander Kirkup 6-1 (9-3) Outpaced, tailed off final 3f, last of 7, 37 1/2l behind Zylan (9-12) at Southwell 6f hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Angel Palanas 7-2 (9-9) Dwelt headway to press leader over 4f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 5 1/2l behind Monks Stand (9-13) at Southwell 6f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Sans Souci Bay 14-1 (8-8) Dwelt towards rear, never near leaders, 8th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Right Action (9-2) at Catterick 7f hcp (3) gs in Apr.