chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong
always behind
in touch, driven to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
in touch, steady headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong
soon behind
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, lost place 3f out, soon behind
always behind
never better than mid-division
slowly into stride and behind, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
mid-division, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous
never better than mid-division
tracked leader, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, every chance until no extra well inside final furlong
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, soon one pace
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost place
always towards rear
mid-division, lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra final furlong
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
Given that a low draw might be more beneficial here, we will shortlist Khabfair, Millennium Force, Moayed, Cardinal Venture, Uhoomagoo and Bahiano, but side with Fantasy Believer. The case for the selection goes like this. He has won from a two-pound higher mark in the past, looked to be coming to hand last time, is reasonably well drawn and Kieren Fallon has been booked to ride. The case rests. Khabfair looked progressive last year and, still lightly raced, looks set to go well from what is not a bad mark. Millennium Force is very useful on his day and he is now edging back towards a winning mark. He looks the stronger of the Mick Channon pair. Irish raider King Jock could be interesting if running to his Nad al Sheba form, while Zilch is not on a bad mark and, with his form looking fair, might go well from a good draw. Moayed is holding his form well and, particularly based on his Lingfield fourth to Ifraaj last time at Lingfield, has solid claims although the draw could have been kinder, a similar comment applying to Look Here's Carol, who can be given a squeak. Well-drawn, Cardinal Venture is competitively weighted, while Uhoomagoo, who has been allotted stall one, has caught the eye on a couple of occasions this season and could well get amongst the money. Bahiano is the type that can get amongst the money in this type of race and comes here on the back of a good Epsom run, while the lightly-raced Stetchworth Prince is another to consider. Overall, though, we will side with Fantasy Believer.
Cape Fear 5-1 (9-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong, last of 5, 3 1/2l behind Take A Bow (9-4) at Nottingham 1m stk (2) gs.
Khabfair 5-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 8th of 9, 15l behind Vortex (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Millennium Force 5-1 (9-4) Tracked leader to halfway, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, soon eased, last of 5, 32l behind Azarole (9-7) at Leicester 7f stk (4) sft in May.
Jedburgh 7-2fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, beaten when not much room inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Vortex (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Compton's Eleven 16-1 (9-9) In touch, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, every chance well inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 13, hd behind El Coto (9-0) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
King Jock (USA) 10-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened from 2f out, last of 5, 17l behind Striking Ambition (9-10) at Curragh 5f lst stk gs in Apr.
Ettrick Water 16-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, ridden and close up 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Red Spell (8-11) at Goodwood 1m hcp (2) gd in May.
Material Witness (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Soon led, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 17l behind Vortex (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Mutawaffer 20-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 19, 2 1/2l behind Soldier's Tale (8-12) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in May.
Malvern Light 50-1 (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Kind (9-7) at Nottingham 6f lst fll stk (1) gf in May.
Zilch 25-1 (9-2) Behind, ridden and headway when switched right over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 18, 6l behind Sew'n'so Character (8-7) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gs in May.
Moayed 33-1 (8-5) Raced centre, soon pushed along in rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well to take 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 18, 2l behind Iffraaj (8-7) at Lingfield 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
Look Here's Carol (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) In touch, soon ridden, not much room and lost place over 2f out, soon switched left, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Indian Maiden (9-4) at Haydock 6f lst fll stk (1) gd.
Nashaab (USA) 12-1 (10-0) Mid-division, effort and not much room over 2f out, soon ridden and stayed on final furlong, 4th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Ace of Hearts (9-11) at Ripon 1m 1f hcp (2) gf.
Stetchworth Prince 7-1 (8-12) In touch, effort on outside 2f out, stayed on same pace over 1f out, 4th of 9, 6l behind Proclamation (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
Bahiano (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Behind, headway on wide outside over 1f out, strong run final furlong, just held, 2nd of 15, hd behind Gift Horse (9-6) at Epsom 6f hcp (2) gd.
Hidden Dragon (USA) 9-1 (8-13) Behind and hampered in rear over 3f out, not recover, 18th of 20, 7l behind Fire Up The Band (9-9) at Epsom 5f hcp (2) gd.
Uhoomagoo 10-1 (9-8) Took keen hold towards rear, some headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 10th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Presumptive (8-13) at Sandown 7f hcp (2) gf.
Lago d'Orta (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, 8th and ridden straight, no impression, 9th of 11, 13l behind Momtic (9-2) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp (2) gd.
Flighty Fellow (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Held up behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 5l behind Takes Tutu (9-0) at Redcar 1m hcp (2) gf.
Fantasy Believer 33-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 5th of 13, 2l behind El Coto (9-0) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Cardinal Venture (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed last strides, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind El Coto (9-0) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
King Harson 14-1 (9-6) Chased leader, led over 4f out, headed 2f out, hampered by loose horse over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 9l behind Les Arcs (9-0) at Chester 7f hcp (3) gf.
