Racecards
17:30 Ascot
Buckingham Palace Handicap (Class 2)
- 28 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- £60,000 added
- Form 6-41626
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer J & T Gosden
- Jockey J Fortune
tracked leaders far side, effort 2f out, not quicken and weakened 1f out
- Form 70-3877
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey Mick Kinane
held up in rear far side, good headway 3f out, ridden to lead that group 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
- Form 23-6U16
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey J Fanning
in touch far side, stayed on from over 1f out, not quite reached leaders
- Form 4314-15
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 103
led stands side group and overall leader, stayed on well until headed over 1f out, faded final furlong
- Form 326-442
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer J A Osborne
- Jockey S W Kelly
behind stands side, headway over 2f out and in touch, no impression over 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 169-106
- Age 6
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer B W Hills
- Jockey Michael Hills
chased leaders far side to over 3f out, soon weakened
- Form 4100-05
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 99
tracked leader far side to over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
- Form 218-005
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer Miss D Mountain
- Jockey E Ahern
always towards rear stands side, tailed off over 1f out
- Form 969470
- Age 9
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer Miss Gay Kelleway
- Jockey J F Egan
behind far side, ridden 3f out, kept on 2f out, never dangerous
- Form 0-04032
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 97
led far side until headed 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 00-0581
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J S Goldie
- Jockey D Tudhope
raced far side in mid-division, headway over 1f out, led far side inside final furlong, always just held by near side group
- Form 123-321
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer S bin Suroor
- Jockey L Dettori
tracked leader far side to over 2f out, weakened quickly
- Form 17466-2
- Age 7
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer A M Balding
- Jockey F Norton
raced far side, held up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead that group 1f out, soon headed, one pace inside final furlong
- Form 77809-0
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer C & M Johnston
- Jockey M Dwyer
held up stands side, headway to chase leaders 3f out, ridden and every chance over 2f out, not quicken, weakened 2f out
- Form 0-52226
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer D Nicholls
- Jockey Ahmed Ajtebi
prominent on stands side, ridden to lead and overall leader over 1f out, ran on strongly, ridden out
- Form 1432-93
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 100
raced far side towards rear, never a danger
- Form 0000-02
- Age 8
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer P R Chamings
- Jockey Jim Crowley
raced far side, chased leaders to 3f out, weakened over 2f out
- Form 27-7021
- Age 5
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer S Kirk
- Jockey Richard Hughes
held up in rear stands side, headway 2f out, brief effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
- Form 51-0025
- Age 4
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 88
tracked leader stands side, every chance over 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out
- Form 1000-00
- Age 5
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer M R Channon
- Jockey S Hitchcott
raced far side, held up, stayed on steadily from over 1f out, nearest finish
- Form 51-2512
- Age 4
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer M L W Bell
- Jockey Hayley Turner
raced stands side, held up in rear, some late headway from over 1f out, never a danger
- Form 8390-85
- Age 7
- Weight 8-5
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer J L Dunlop
- Jockey J Quinn
in rear stands side, headway from 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home
- Form 00-3806
- Age 6
- Weight 8-3
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer M J Attwater
- Jockey N De Souza
raced stands side, always in rear group, never a factor
- Form 10365-3
- Age 6
- Weight 8-0
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer T D Barron
- Jockey R Thomas
in touch stands side, chased leaders 3f out, every chance, no progress over 2f out, weakened quickly
- Form 217625
- Age 4
- Weight 7-13
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer M D I Usher
- Jockey Billy Cray
held up behind stands side, ridden 3f out, never troubled leaders final 2f
- Form 110206
- Age 4
- Weight 7-12
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer R Ingram
- Jockey J F McDonald
raced far side, took keen hold in rear, headway from 2f out, stayed on from over 1f out, nearest finish
- Form 632-586
- Age 3
- Weight 7-12
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer J R Best
- Jockey Mohammed Saeed
held up towards rear far side, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not troubled leaders
- Form 763041
- Age 5
- Weight 7-12
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer C Hills
- Jockey Ted Durcan
always towards rear stands side, never on terms
Smart Enough
25- Form 016-660
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer M A Magnusson
- Jockey Kerrin McEvoy
Nonrunner
- Form 013-431
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 98
Nonrunner
- Form 444112
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer M & D Easterby
- Jockey J P Spencer
Nonrunner
Express Wish
26- Form 21109-2
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer J Noseda
- Jockey Doubtful
Nonrunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
IGUAZU FALLS can land the finale at the main expense of Zaahid, Atlantic Story and Laa Rayb. Once again we have another huge field and finding the winner will be a tricky task. A recent winner at Epsom, the selection impressed with the way he travelled before powering clear. He can take a pull but the strong pace here should suit and any rain before the race should be firmly in this son of Pivotal's favour. Zaahid seems to excel in these big-field handicaps and a 6lb rise in the weights doesn't look too harsh. He has what could be a good low draw and looks the pick of Barry Hills' trio who are interestingly handicapped side by side. Atlantic Story has been a star on the all-weather and whilst not as good on the turf, he should be considered along with fellow Northern raider Laa Rayb. He is as game as they come and the soft ground last time he ran was completely against him so that run can be scratched. Our Faye has more on her plate today, whilst King's Bastion has held his form well and needs consideration at a bigger price. Docofthebay would be interesting if turned out quickly after a run in the Royal Hunt Cup, whilst Berbice and Express Wish would both be major players if staying the extra furlong today. Not an easy way to end the day, but Iguazu Falls is taken to lead them home.
Formwatch
Racer Forever (USA) 4-1 (9-7) Held up, outpaced over 1f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind Appalachian Trail (9-11) at Haydock 7f lst stk (1) gd in May.
Lovelace 9-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, 8l behind Major Cadeaux (9-5) at Haydock 7f Grp 3 (1) gd in May.
Laa Rayb (USA) 5-1 (9-5) Prominent, led 4f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 9, 5l behind Bankable (9-5) at Goodwood 1m lst stk (1) sft in May.
Celtic Sultan (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) In touch, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 5th of 10, 9l behind King of Dixie (9-2) at York 7f stk (3) gd in May.
Docofthebay (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Took keen hold in touch, led over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra when headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 29, nk behind Mr Aviator (9-5) at Royal Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden halfway, some late headway but never reached challenging position, 6th of 10, 9l behind King of Dixie (9-2) at York 7f stk (3) gd in May.
Giganticus (USA) 9-1 (9-4) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-1) at Doncaster 7f hcap (2) gd in May.
Prior Warning 33-1 (9-3) Broke well, steadied to rear, switched right 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 13, 3l behind Ajigolo (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gd in May.
Vortex 25-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, held up, effort over 2f out, no impression, 10th of 14, 9l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-1) at Doncaster 7f hcap (2) gd in May.
Hinton Admiral 10-1 (8-5) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-1) at Doncaster 7f hcap (2) gd in May.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Held up, headway 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Doncaster 7f hcap (2) gd in May beating Hinton Admiral (8-5) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Iguazu Falls (USA) 13-8fav (8-13) Prominent, went 2nd after 2f, led over 2f out, in command over 1f out, shaken up and drew clear final furlong, won at Epsom 7f 3yo lst stk (1) gd beating Fathsta (8-13) by 4l, 7 ran.
Border Music 4-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, held up in touch, smooth headway over 1f out, chased winner final furlong, nearest finish, 2nd of 10, nk behind Jimmy Styles (8-12) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Prince of Light (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Pressed leader to over 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 19l behind Little White Lie (8-13) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Regal Parade 15-2 (8-8) Held up in rear, headway on outer over 3f out, pressed leaders 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Celtic Sultan (9-4) at Chester 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Berbice (IRE) 9-4 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 7, 6l behind Nota Bene (9-1) at Great Leighs 6f stk (3) pol in May.
Binanti 9-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway approaching 2f out, ridden to chase leaders inside final furlong, took 2nd final stride, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Lady Grace (9-13) at Sandown 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Our Faye 11-4fav (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Goodwood 6f fll hcp (3) gd beating Tilly's Dream (9-2) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Captain Jacksparra (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, mid-division, effort over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Daaweitza (9-0) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
South Cape 20-1 (8-1) Led to over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 11th of 22, 7l behind Zaahid (8-11) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in May.
King's Bastion (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Held up, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, nk behind Compton's Eleven (8-8) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Jedburgh 17-2 (9-2) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, soon one pace, 5th of 8, 8l behind Plum Pudding (9-4) at Newmarket 7f hcap (3) gf in May.
Trafalgar Square 9-2 (8-7) In touch, lost place over 3f out, 6th of 7, 6l behind Froissee (8-4) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
Carnivore 15-2 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Compton's Eleven (8-8) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gs.
Count Ceprano (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Manchurian (9-2) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Buxton 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind Manchurian (9-2) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Meydan Dubai (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, made some moderate late headway, 6th of 11, 7l behind Bellomi (9-4) at Epsom 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Bomber Command (USA) 5-2 (9-12) Tracked leader, led 2f out, all out, challenged final furlong, held on, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) std beating Cha Cha Cha (9-2) by a ns, 7 ran.
Smart Enough 25-1 (9-10) Dwelt, towards rear, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 18l behind Capable Guest (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Zaahid (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (8-11) Close up, ridden 2f out, led inside final furlong, held on gamely close home, won at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in May beating Al Khaleej (9-3) by a nk, 22 ran.
Atlantic Story (USA) 10-1 (8-9) Led, ridden tenderly over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Tombi (8-13) at York 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Express Wish 5-1 (8-7) Close up, led halfway, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Ajigolo (8-4) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gd in May.