prominent, led after 1f, headed over 6f out, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace
held up in rear, not clear run well over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, pushed along and closed over 2f out, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, not clear run over 1f out, no impression
held up in rear, not clear run from over 2f out, some headway but still denied run when switched right over 1f out, not able to challenge
held up in rear, not clear run well over 1f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not quite reach winner
held up, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
prominent, led over 6f out, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, not much room when no extra towards finish
in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, well held over 1f out
prominent, ridden over 2f out, lost place when hampered over 1f out, weakened after
tracked leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
broke well and led for 1f, tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish
always prominent, ridden 2f out, got through on rail and led inside final furlong, edged left towards finish, held on
always towards rear
always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on final 100 yards
Three horses carrying top weight have won this in the last five years and KINGS GAMBIT can continue the recent trend. After numerous placed efforts, he landed a deserved victory in the Group 3 Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown in April and can be forgiven last month's poor effort over a longer trip on soft ground in the Hardwicke at Ascot. Forte Dei Marmi is still looking for his best form this season though he wasn't far off it when fifth over C&D in May and he should figure, while Newbury winner Modun has strong claims on his second in the John Smith's Cup at York earlier this month with Constant Contact and Jutland behind. All Action looked ahead of the handicapper when scoring easily at Ascot, but he might not be now as he's been raised 10lb for that success. Prince Of Johanne and Our Joe Mac step up in class and Halicarnassus needs further to show his best.
Kings Gambit (SAF) 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, raced center until well over 3f out, raced farside, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 20l behind Await The Dawn (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f Grp 2 (1) sft in Jun.
Forte Dei Marmi 9-2 (9-5) Held up towards rear, some progress on inside 2f out, never reached leaders, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 11, 14l behind Class Is Class (9-5) at Sandown 1m 2f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd.
Fareer 20-1 (9-1) Led at steady pace, roidden and quickened over 2f out, headed entering final 2f, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 6l behind Dick Turpin (9-4) at Ascot 1m Grp 2 (1) gd.
Halicarnassus (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Soon led, headed 9f out, tracked leader, ridden to lead again over 1f out, eased towards finish, won at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) gf beating Bourne (8-5) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Spanish Duke (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 49l behind Beachfire (8-9) at Royal Ascot 1m 2f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gs in Jun.
Resurge (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Close up in 5th, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 12th of 14, 26l behind Beachfire (8-9) at Royal Ascot 1m 2f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gs in Jun.
Modun (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression, 2nd of 19, 3 1/2l behind Green Destiny (8-10) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd.
Circumvent 6-1 (10-0) Dwelt headway to track leaders 5f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 7l behind Namecheck (9-7) at Newmarket 1m hcp 105 (2) gs.
Jutland 33-1 (9-0) With leader, led over 7f out, pushed along over 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 19, 26l behind Green Destiny (8-10) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd.
All Action (USA) 3-1fav (9-13) In touch in 5th, took closer order to 4th 7f out, effort to track leader and edged right 2f out, led well over 1f out, clear final furlong, stayed on well, won at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Mashaaref (8-11) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Absolute Heretic (AUS) 9-2 (8-10) Mid-division, no room 400m out, not recovered, 6th of 8, 6l behind Calvados Blues (9-5) at Meydan(UAE) 1m 5f hcap gd in Feb.
Constant Contact 22-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders and keen, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 19, 7l behind Green Destiny (8-10) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd.
Prince Of Johanne (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Nanton (9-8) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in May.
Our Joe Mac (IRE) 15-2 (9-13) Mid-division, headway when not clear run from over 1f out until inside final furlong, ran on strongly to go 2nd post, to late, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Suits Me (9-11) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Arlequin 8-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, ridden and headway on outer over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 15, 15l behind Nanton (9-8) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gf in May.
Mirrored 12-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, 11th of 18, 8l behind Norman Orpen (9-6) at York 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Gunner Lindley (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Steadied start, held up in last trio, ridden and struggling 3f out, staying on, no chance when hampered over 1f out, 7th of 10, 11l behind Oceanway (8-11) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Bikini Babe (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) In touch in 5th, pushed along over 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, plugged on again inside final furlong, never a threat, 6th of 7, 10l behind Tinshu (9-0) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
