raced wide, held up in rear, effort on outside 2f out, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, ridden in rear 3f out, never a factor
held up towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong nearest finish
towards rear, pushed along 3f out, not clear run on rail from 2f out until approaching final furlong, stayed on
pulled hard early, close up, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased winner throughout, driven along 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
took keen hold in mid-division, ridden and one pace final 2f
mid-division, switched left and headway on outside 2f out, chased leading pair 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
driven in rear 3f out, never a factor
pulled hard, settled in 5th, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, switched right after start, always in rear
in touch, ridden 3f out, weakening when not much room just inside final 2f
soon led, made rest, hung left over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, stayed on strongly
in touch on outside, driven on wide outside 2f out, soon weakened
A tough one to call and Masi Moon is a far from confident choice to get the better of Curzon Prince and Kyle, while a market move for Laa Rayb would also be noteworthy. There is also likely to be more to come from Ragheed and he too should not be underestimated. However, the last named does take on much stiffer opposition than he beat at Thirsk last time out and has a bit to find. Laa Rayb is unexposed and, having shown ability on his first start, he cannot confidently be ruled out. Still he looks harshly treated off 82 and is vulnerable in this company. Kyle has been the model of consistency and deserves plenty of credit for what he has achieved so far. Having finished in the first three in every one of his nine previous starts, he holds obvious place claims at this level and can make the rest aware of his presence. Curzon Prince was no match for the selection when they met at Leicester and, despite being 5lb better off, he looks to have his work cut out. Therefore, we stick with Masi Moon, who will be very hard to beat if Hugh Bowman can get the best out of him again. That Leicester success was a deserved reward and the Rod Millman-trained gelding looks worth persevering with tonight.
Eau Good 25-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ridden along over 3f out, good progress over 1f out, strong run to lead well inside final furlong, all out, won at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Apr beating Hunting Tower (9-0) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Sharpazmax (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, 6th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Artimino (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (3) gf in May.
Kyle (IRE) 5-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on, won at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May beating Special Day (9-2) by a nk, 10 ran.
Russki (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Made all, soon led, ridden and quickened clear over 2f out, always in command afterwards, ridden out comfortably, won at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Nov beating Nassmaan (8-7) by 3l, 12 ran.
Laa Rayb (USA) 4-1 (9-0) Keen, tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden, won at Southwell 1m mdn stk (5) fbs in May beating Audit (9-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Masai Moon 12-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, pushed out final furlong, won at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May beating Curzon Prince (9-4) by 2l, 11 ran.
Curzon Prince (IRE) 11-4 (9-4) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, stayed on under strong pressure entering final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Masai Moon (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Buxton 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ridden out, won at W'hampton 7f mdn stk (5) pol in May beating Zach's Harmoney (8-13) by 2l, 12 ran.
Lone Wolfe 8-1 (8-10) Held up in 5th, switched left 2f out, soon went 3rd, never any chance with front pair, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Yeaman's Hall (8-10) at Sandown 1m 3yo stk (3) gd in Apr.
Apollo Five 33-1 (8-3) Always behind, last of 10, 28l behind Regal Parade (8-11) at Newmarket 7f 3yo hcp (2) gf in May.
Ragheed (USA) 3-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, won at Thirsk 7f 3yo mdn (4) frm in May beating Soccerjackpot (9-3) by a hd, 8 ran.
Suki Bear 50-1 (8-9) Always in rear group, never a factor, 18th of 22, 26l behind Indian Ink (8-9) at Ascot 6f 2yo flls auc (2) sft in Sept.
Dora Explora 20-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 13l behind Masai Moon (9-0) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Zaahid (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, edged right entering final furlong, ridden clear, won at Newbury 7f 3yo mdn (4) gs in May beating Velocitys Gift (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Samsons Son 33-1 (9-3) In touch on outside, headway to chase leaders 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Royal Rock (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) gd in May.
