soon pushed along in rear, ridden and some late headway 2f out, never able to challenge
tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened and eased
behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on, no impression
mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, not reach leader
mid-division, headway when drifted right over 3f out, stayed on final 2f, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on and every chance over 1f out, no extra final furlong
never better than mid-division
in touch, outpaced over 3f out, soon weakened
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
held up behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on
tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on and every chance, no extra final furlong
switched left soon after start, always behind
behind, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
in touch, lost place over 4f out, outpaced when hampered over 3f out, soon weakened
Mull Of Dubai can make amends in the opener, with Acropolis, Galactic Star, Futun and Mutawassel all adding to a very open handicap. Punters looking to solve this puzzle certainly have plenty of possibles to choose from, but we shall side with the in-form Mull Of Dubai who will relish any further rain. Stan Moore's four-year-old looked all over the winner at Ascot just over three weeks ago, but having shot clear with two furlongs to go, was collared on the line by the improving Group Captain. He can be considered slightly unlucky, and looks set to run a big race. Acropolis has not won for three years but ran well to be third in the Shergar Cup. He is not certain to handle any more juice in the ground, and we will take him on, while Futun was beaten on merit in the Old Newton Cup, and has plenty of weight for what he has achieved. Galactic Star was possibly still in need of the run when edged out at Newmarket, and is lightly raced. A soft ground winner at Nottingham last year, he has to be considered for a place at least, although he is not certain to contain Newmarket fourth Mutawassel on 6lb worse terms. Greek Envoy, Trezene and Invasion can all boast winning form this term, and add to a tricky contest, but we shall side with Mull Of Dubai.
Futun 7-2fav (9-2) Towards rear, headway on inner 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Dansili Dancer (9-3) at Haydock 1m 4f hcap (2) gf.
Acropolis (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Held up behind, switched left over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Strategic Mount (9-8) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Mull of Dubai 12-1 (8-8) Keen hold, held up last, travelling strongly, quickened to lead over 1f out, ran on well final furlong until caught final strides, 2nd of 11, hd behind Group Captain (9-6) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jul.
Hernando Royal 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden to lead briefly over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Scriptwriter (10-0) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Invasian (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Shore Thing (8-9) by 2l, 11 ran.
Greek Envoy 9-2jt-fav (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 9, nk behind European Dream (9-7) at York 1m 1f hcap (2) sft in Jul.
Galactic Star 11-2 (9-7) Pulled very hard and steadied to mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, kept on well under pressure, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Pathos (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Mutawassel (USA) 14-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, kept on, never able to challenge, 4th of 10, 3l behind Pathos (8-9) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
