prominent early, chased leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, no extra final 100 yards
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, eased from over 1f out
led, headed 9f out, stayed prominent, led again over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held towards finish
prominent, led 9f out, headed over 2f out, weakened 1f out, eased
held up in rear, ridden and headway 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, headed close home
mid-division, headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, soon switched right, ran on inside final furlong, led close home
missed break, took keen hold, went prominent and hanging right 9f out, lost place 3f out, soon behind
Custom Cut is a tremendous servant to the O'Meara team and should go well but there is a major question mark against him as he tackles this trip for the first team. Stamina issues can also be raised against Tullius and Top Notch Tonto, both of who's chances would also be advanced by significant rainfall. Tha'ir and Bragging have claims at their best but PRINCE GIBRALTAR looks the safest option. An established Group performer, he finished a highly creditable seventh to Treve in the 2014 Arc and the French raider was beaten less than a length in Group 2 company when last seen at Chantilly on the last day of May. Crucially, he is not ground dependent either.
Custom Cut (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Led early, tracked winner, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Arod (9-5) at Epsom Downs 1m Grp 3 (1) gd in Jun.
Bragging (USA) 9-1 (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, soon headed, lost 2nd inside final 2f, driven and unable to quicken over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 7l behind Amazing Maria (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m fll Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Kelinni (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Led, hard ridden when challenged over 1f out, headed closing stages, kept on well, 2nd of 17, nk behind Master Carpenter (9-4) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd.
Prince Gibraltar (FR) 9-4 (8-11) 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Manatee (9-2) at Chantilly(FR) 1m 4f Grp 2 gd in May.
Tha'ir (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Made all and set even tempo, ridden and kept on well final furlong, eased close home, unchallenged, won at Sandown 1m 2f Listed stks (1) gf beating Provenance (9-0) by 2 1/2l, 4 ran.
Top Notch Tonto (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Held up in 6th, good headway near side well over 1f out, quickened to lead approaching final furlong, ran on well, driven out, won at York 1m Listed stks (1) gs in Jun beating Gabrial (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Tullius (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Always last, pushed along and outpaced as pace lifted over 3f out, ridden and beaten 2f out, last of 5, 10l behind Golden Horn (8-10) at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gf.
Castlelyons (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Soon led, pushed along over 2f out, asserted from 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Cork 1m 3yo mdn gf in Apr beating Cradle Mountain (8-12) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
