prominent, led 2f out, ridden and headed final furlong, soon weakened
ran wide mid-division, weakened 2f out, tailed off
mid-division, effort rails when not clear run briefly over 1f out, no extra
started very slowly, reluctant to race and in rear, stayed on final 2f, never reached leaders
held up and behind, rapid headway on wide outside over 2f out, every chance and strong challenge final furlong, not reach winner
in touch, ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, effort 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, not quicken
mid-division, hard ridden and no headway final 2f
behind, hard ridden and switched right over 3f out, soon beaten
towards rear, ridden when not clear run 2f out, switched left and stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders
in touch until ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leader, ridden and weakened under pressure over 2f out
in touch, led final furlong, ridden and stayed on well
led to 2f out, lost place when hampered over 1f out, soon eased
in touch, stayed on under pressure 2f out, not pace to trouble first two
towards rear, some late headway, never dangerous
held up and behind, stayed on 2f out, never able to challenge
held up, staying on when not clear run well over 1f out, squeezed through and stayed on final furlong
The Handicapper looks to have taken no chances with Jabaar, who left a favourable impression at Newmarket. He is an improving colt and although he has to race off a 13lb higher mark in this, he could still prove to be well treated. Last years winner Takamaka Bay has to race off a 3lb higher mark, but he will have to put behind him a disappointing effort on his re-appearance at Epsom. Solo Flight, sixth in last years event, is 3lb better off with the winner, but he is a horse who needs things to go his way and is not one to rely on. Demi Beau, battled on too bravely for the reluctant Compton Commander at Newmarket and should again hold his rival on slightly worse terms, but the thrid that day, Thundering Surf, will be better suited by this larger field and would be a danger if putting his best foot forward. Averted View, may find this trip too far, while Night Sight, in good form lately, has more to do off this mark. Inducement, the winner of a claimer on his latest outing, will find this too cometitive, while his former stablemate Anikitos, looks too high in the weights. Holy Orders, close up behind Gold Cup fancy Vinnie Roe at Leoparstown, Dawari, who may improve for the visor and Red Carnation are others to consider.
