raced far side, held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead that group inside final furlong, not on terms with stands side leaders
raced stands side, took keen hold, in touch, headway 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, stayed on same pace
raced stands side, steadied start and held up in rear, smooth headway on stands side rails 2f out, ridden to press leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
raced far side and always behind
raced stands side, chased leaders 5f
raced far side, chased leaders, effort 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
raced stands side, took keen hold in mid-division, headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, soon led, hard ridden over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong
switched right start, held up in rear far side, effort over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no chance with stands side leaders
raced stands side, led group to 3f out, weakened 2f out
raced far side, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased far side leader until well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced stands side, pressed leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, weakened quickly and eased
raced far side, led that group until inside final furlong, weakened
raced stands side, mid-division, weakened 3f out
raced stands side, held up towards rear, headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, quickened to clear
raced stands side, took keen hold in touch, weakened over 2f out
raced far side, held up, headway to join leaders that side 3f out, edged left to centre course from 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no chance with stands side leaders
raced far side, chased leaders until weakened 2f out
raced far side, prominent, ridden to lead that group well over 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with leaders stands side
raced stands side, held up, headway on rails over 2f out, pressed leaders over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong
raced stands side and always towards rear
raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden to lead briefly well over 1f out, one pace under pressure inside final furlong
raced stands side, prominent, every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, held up in rear, headway on rails 3f out, ridden to press leaders and every chance 2f out, edged right and weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
raced far side, held up in rear, pushed along 3f out, driven and headway 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
raced stands side, towards rear, edged right and weakened over 2f out
raced far side, in touch, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
Mister Hardy is living up to his name with a string of fine wins however his latest 5lb rise in the weights may be the straw that breaks the camel's back and so we will plump for REDFORD who looks an ideal ride for 'man of the moment' Richard Hughes and he tops the shortlist of Swift Gift, Shamwari Lodge, Six Of Hearts and Mutheeb. Redford has had a reputation for a while now, as Michael Bell's four-year-old was fancied by many to make up into a top three-year-old handicapper last year. That never really materialised despite a win at Newcastle and a fair sixth in the International heritage handicap over this course and distance in July. A reappearance at Haydock was below par but he is a hold up performer who needs a good tempo and the strong pace of this race looks sure to suit with a fine 'waiting jockey' booked for the ride. Shamwari Lodge is a progressive three-year-old who ran well at Epsom and takes on older rivals for the first time; despite a 9lb weight for age allowance it is still a tough task and he is passed over along with recent winners Tartan Gigha and Novellan Lad who may both have been aimed primarily at those previous races. Celtic Sultan, Something, Mutheeb and Horatio Carter can all count consistency amongst their attributes, but of more interest may be Seasider. It is intriguing that connections have persevered with him after injury and any market support on this comeback from 401 days on the sidelines would be of interest. Musaalem is a big player now stepped back up to seven furlongs; he likes quick ground and if the rain stays away he will run well. Drawnfromthepast has a good Royal Ascot history, whilst Harrison George is paying the price for his consistency and is probably handicapped out of winning now. Slugger O'Toole may have been aimed at this race, so along with South Cape and Golden Desert, these shrewd operators must be considered. Swift Gift sprang a surprise last time but is not to be underestimated again, along with Six Of Hearts who is 6lb higher than a recent win at Naas but may not be done with just yet. Not the easiest of races to finish another fantastic afternoon of races, and indeed the average sp of winners in the last seven years has been 17/1, and our verdict is given to Redford.
Racer Forever (USA) 5-2 (9-2) Keen, raced stands side alone until 4f out, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, eased final furlong, last of 5, 32l behind Asset (9-2) at Leicester 7f Listed stks (1) gf in Apr.
Mutheeb (USA) 3-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, no room on rail and slightly hampered over 2f out, headway over 1f out on inside, took 3rd inside final furlong, not trouble leading pair, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Strike The Deal (9-4) at Lingfield 6f stks (3yo+) (3) pol in May.
Redford (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong, 4th of 7, 9l behind Royal Rock (9-0) at Haydock 6f cond Stakes (2) gd in May.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Went right start, soon mid-division on far side, ridden and headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 27, 3 1/2l behind Swift Gift (8-5) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Mister Hardy 7-2fav (8-8) Held up behind leaders, effort when not much room 2f out, brought wide and driven over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Chester 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May beating Opus Maximus (8-9) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Six of Hearts 8-1 (10-0) Soon mid-division, 10th approaching straight, 7th over 2f out, challenged under pressure in 4th 1f out, soon led and stayed on well, won at Naas 7f hcp 0-90 gf beating Funatfuntasia (9-8) by nk, 16 ran.
Shifting Star (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Always mid-division, 8th of 13, 4l behind High Standing (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Al Muheer (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden along over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Signor Peltro (8-7) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Something (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Pulled hard, held up in mid-division, not much room 4f out, headway 2f out, chasing leaders when not clear run inside final furlong, switched right and ran on towards finish, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Baldemar (8-8) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Clifton Dancer 20-1 (9-0) 9th of 11, 14l behind Deem (9-0) at Nad Al Sheba(UAE) 1m fll stks G3 (1) gd in Feb.
Tartan Gigha (IRE) 9-2 (8-7) Disputed 2nd, 2nd straight, challenged approaching final furlong, led inside final furlong, pushed clear, ran on strongly, won at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd beating Plum Pudding (9-10) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Drawnfromthepast (IRE) 18-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind High Standing (9-4) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Musaalem (USA) 9-2 (9-1) Raced centre, held up in rear, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 10, 6l behind Jimmy Styles (9-4) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Celtic Sultan (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Led, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Signor Peltro (8-7) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Silver Guest 16-1 (8-11) Always in rear, pushed along and struggling halfway, last of 8, 13l behind Piscean (8-2) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Giganticus (USA) 11-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, wide and headway 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 7l behind Roaring Forte (9-4) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Harrison George (IRE) 85-40fav (8-11) Held up, headway over 1f out, driven and kept on final furlong, 2nd of 16, 2 3/4l behind Valery Borzov (9-4) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) sft in May.
Swift Gift 25-1 (8-5) Mid-division on far side, headway from over 2f out to lead well over 1f out, ran on well, won at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May beating Nezami (8-0) by 1 3/4l, 27 ran.
Hanoverian Baron 17-2 (8-7) Towards rear, effort halfway, eased over 1f out, never a factor, last of 14, 46l behind Signor Peltro (8-7) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Horatio Carter 5-2fav (8-13) Chased winner, effort to challenge when edged right from over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, lost 2nd near finish, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Celtic Sultan (8-13) at Catterick 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in May.
Webbow (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Towards rear, headway 3f out, driven and one pace final 2f, 4th of 11, 7l behind Tanto Faz (8-9) at Ripon 1m 4yo hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
Hurricane Spirit (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden halfway, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 16l behind Zomerlust (9-5) at York 6f hcap (3) hvy in Jul.
Golden Desert (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Tracked winner, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Roaring Forte (9-4) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
South Cape 9-1 (8-7) Held up in rear, 7th straight, ridden 3f out, soon beaten, 8th of 9, 12l behind Tartan Gigha (8-7) at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Wigram's Turn (USA) 15-8 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 8, 7l behind Crown Choice (8-13) at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Hustle (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Always rear division, last of 12, 15l behind Oceana Blue (8-9) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Mr Macattack 9-2fav (8-4) Towards rear and soon chased along, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Signor Peltro (8-7) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Seasider 11-2 (8-12) Led, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 8th of 14, 9l behind Fathsta (8-10) at York 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf in May '08.
Slugger O'Toole 33-1 (8-10) Raced in centre group, not clear run over 2f out, always towards rear, 17th of 27, 15l behind Swift Gift (8-5) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
