mid-division stands side, outpaced 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, kept on and every chance, held towards finish, lost 2nd post
mid-division stands side, effort 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
behind stands side, outpaced 2f out, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never reached leaders
in touch stands side, driven 2f out, soon ridden, headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead inside final mfurlong, held on towards finish
behind stands side, headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
mid-division stands side, switched towards centre and effort over 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders stands side, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
slowly into stride, behind stands side, switched towards centre and effort 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
with leader stands side, ridden 2f out, soon lost place, no impression final furlong
chased leaders centre, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression
towards rear stands side, switched towards centre over 1f out, never on terms
mid-division stands side, outpaced 2f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong to take 2nd post, not reached winner
behind centre, outpaced 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders stands side, ridden 2f out, never able to challenge, weakened final furlong
led centre group, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
in touch stands side, ridden over 1f out, never on terms
chased leader centre, led that group 2f out until inside final furlong, no impression
chased leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
fly jumped start, behind centre, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous
led narrowly stands side, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened
Poet's Place, Tagseed, Himalya and Crown Choice are all considered but our preference is for YAA WAYL. The Michael Jarvis inmate showed a willing attitude to score in conditions company last time and has the look of a progressive gelding. This of course is a fiercely competitive race but the Godolphin horse he beat at Newbury has franked the form by finishing second in a warm race and Yaa Wayl looks a horse capable of holding his own in better company. Poet's Place could be the each-way value in the race after a solid second at Newcastle, when he stayed on having been outpaced initially over six. With that in mind this step up in distance is ideal and off the same mark he can run well, particularly if the heavens open. Himalya isn't the easiest to win with but has put together a solid run of form lately, notably when second at the Royal meeting two starts back. He's now 4lbs higher but should confirm form with those in behind, the pick of whom may be Swift Gift who can be expected to have come on for the run. Tagseed had to battle hard to land the odds at Redcar but he's progressive and unexposed so could well shrug off a 4lb rise, while Crown Choice ran a cracker at Newmarket having scored previously at Sandown and looks to have conditions to suit. Castles In The Air is a better proposition over six as is Something and both have plenty to find with Himalya anyway, while Suruor looks in need of help from the handicapper. Decent Fella wasn't beaten far on his first start in almost a year and can only have improved for that run while Big Noise could run well at a price but Yaa Wayl gets our nomination.
Himalya (IRE) 15-8fav (9-3) Tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on, always held by winner, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Barney McGrew (9-3) at Newcastle 6f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Gallagher 16-1 (9-8) Raced far side, mid-division, merged with center group opver 4f out, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on same pace, 10th of 19, 4 1/2l behind St Moritz (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf.
Al Muheer (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Dwelt, soon in mid division on inside, one pace and no chance when trapped on rail just inside final 2f, eased, 16th of 17, 23l behind Black Spirit (8-8) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf.
Castles In The Air 9-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, lost place 4f out, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, ran on, held near finish, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Genki (8-11) at Haydock 6f cond Stakes (2) gf.
Suruor (IRE) 10-3fav (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, edged right and every chance over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Harrison George (9-9) at Haydock 7f cond Stakes (3) gd.
Advanced 18-1 (8-13) Led far side group 2f, merged with center group over 4f out, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 2f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 19, 4 1/2l behind St Moritz (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf.
Swift Gift 11-1 (9-5) Raced far side, tracked leaders on rail, switched left well over 1f out, hung left and kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 6th of 26, 2 1/2l behind Treadwell (8-10) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Yaa Wayl (IRE) 10-11fav (8-6) Led until over 5f out, tracked leader, led again 2f out, riddden and pressed over 1f out, battled on gamely and in command final 100 yards, won at Newbury 7f cond Stakes (3) gf beating Dafeef (8-5) by 1 1/4l, 4 ran.
Something (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Restrained well in rear, headway on outer from over 2f out, ridden final furlong, ran on to lead post, won at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf beating We Have A Dream (9-9) by ns, 9 ran.
Hajoum (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Went right start, chased leaders, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon weakened, last of 7, 7l behind Arabian Mirage (9-6) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Imperial Guest 14-1 (8-12) Raced stand's side, held up, never a factor, 13th of 19, 7l behind St Moritz (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf.
Crown Choice 9-1 (8-12) Raced far side, in rear, merged with center group over 4f out, headway over 2f out, pressed winner and every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 19, 2 1/2l behind St Moritz (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf.
Noble Citizen (USA) 9-1 (8-11) Raced far side, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened 1f out, 17th of 19, 14l behind St Moritz (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf.
Big Noise 5-2 (9-11) Steadied in rear, in touch, headway over 1f out, soon nudged along, never able to challenge, 4th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Arabian Mirage (9-6) at Leicester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Tagseed (IRE) 8-11fav (9-7) With leaders, led halfway, ridden over 1f out, soon under pressure, hard ridden inside final furlong, kept on gamely, just held on, won at Redcar 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun beating Aldermoor (9-5) by nk, 5 ran.
Hacienda (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Led, ridden and hung right from over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Start Right (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Poet's Place (USA) 4-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, held up, headway over 1f out, kept on well to chase winner inside final furlong, never able to land a challenge, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Jonny Mudball (9-9) at Newcastle 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun.
Glen Molly (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 4l behind Snow Bay (8-9) at Thirsk 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Apr.
Decent Fella (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) In rear, short of room 2f out, hung right and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Dubai Dynamo (9-4) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Mac's Power (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Raced in rear, carried left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon beaten, 12th of 13, 14l behind Capponi (9-2) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Al Farahidi (USA) 33-1 (8-12) Led far side group until over 2f out, soon weakened, 19th of 27, 17l behind Ransom Note (8-10) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Aldermoor (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Chased clear leader, ridden and led 2f out, headed and edged right inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 10, 5l behind Ancient Cross (9-0) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
