tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, lost place well over 1f out
held up in rear, driven and headway from well over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead inside final furlong, driven clear
held up, never dangerous
led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, headway to challenge over 1f out, soon faded
tracked leader, hard ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon under pressure, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish
started very slowly and in rear, headway from over 1f out, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden halfway, soon chasing leaders, weakened well over 1f out
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Nonrunner
Fr Dominic disappointed on his reappearance but may be worth another chance now dropped in grade. He faces no easy task against some experienced and capable campaigners whilst the fitting of a visor can also be deemed off-putting. Indeed some are questioning whether he has trained on. Those are the negatives but the positives include his debut win from some smart performers and the fact that his Oaks-winning trainer holds him in high regard and believed that he would make a better three year-old. He was pitched straight into Listed company earlier this year but ran no race at all but may have needed it or been caught out by the soft ground. Either way, he's good enough to be forgiven one bad run. For those who would prefer to side with a runner with better recent form to their name, there are plenty to consider. Kings Point won well last time and is well handicapped on his old form despite having to carry a penalty, he also looks well drawn and hails from a yard that has won this race in recent years. Goodbye Mr Bond is an honest sort whilst Officer is a fascinating runner now that he's got an outing under his belt. His shrewd yard usually get the best out of their purchases and he's a horse that the trainer's son has ridden in the past. Burnbrake is progressing nicely and looks ready for this step up in trip but class horses have a good record in this race and, whilst King's Point may have the more obvious claims at first glance, the selection is rated his superior at present, has the potential to rate a good bit higher still and FR DOMINIC may just turn out to be the classiest horse in the line-up.
Kings Point (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Tracked leader, ridden 3f out, led inside final furlong and driven out, won at Musselburgh 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun beating Abbondanza (10-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Goodbye Mr Bond 11-2 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Wasan (9-2) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jun.
Habshan (USA) 7-2 (9-7) In touch, led after 2f, ridden and headed over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Swop (9-7) at Doncaster 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Marajaa (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden and headway on outer over 1f out, soon one pace, 7th of 15, 2l behind Magical Music (9-1) at Kempton 1m hcap (2) pol in Sept.
Heroes 20-1 (9-7) Late removing hood, held up in rear, some headway over 2f out, never dangerous, 10th of 15, 16l behind Bankable (9-8) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Apr.
Den's Gift (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Led until 2f out, rallied and every chance approaching final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Bahar Shumaal (9-0) at Leicester 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Tender The Great (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Keen, held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 9, 3l behind Bazroy (9-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Billy Dane (IRE) 7-2 (8-2) Took keen hold, soon led, headed over 2f out, remained in touch, every chance entering final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 5, shd behind Scartozz (9-7) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-60 (2) gf in Jun. Later awarded race.
Giant Love (USA) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 15, 11l behind Wind Shuffle (8-8) at Carlisle 1m hcp 0-80 (4) sft in Jun.
Sintenis Mac (GER) 7-2fav (8-8) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, effort 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Charlie Delta (9-4) at Newmarket 7f app hcp (5) frm in Jun.
Burnbrake 16-1 (8-5) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 3l behind Stevie Thunder (8-12) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Yarqus 50-1 (8-7) Held up, headway and in touch over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, 13th of 29, 16l behind Mr Aviator (9-5) at Royal Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Bustan (IRE) 11-2 (9-1) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, switched left approaching final furlong, ran on to lead close home, won at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Mesbaah (9-7) by 1l, 8 ran.
Officer 2-1fav (9-1) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 6, 12l behind Military Cross (10-0) at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-100 (2) frm in Jun.
Fr Dominic (USA) 14-1 (8-12) Held up towards the rear, ridden and no headway well over 2f out, never dangerous, last of 6, 16l behind Redolent (8-12) at Sandown 1m 3yo lst stk (1) sft in May.
Buxton 12-1 (9-3) Held up 5th, headway from 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Rambling Light (8-13) at Windsor 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Pugilist 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 7th of 12, 8l behind Alpine Reel (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov '06.
