in touch stands side, ridden 2f out, stayed on to chase leading pair final furlong, no impression and lost 3rd towards finish
behind far side, outpaced halfway, never dangerous
mid-division far side, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, beaten when eased inside final furlong
mid-division sands side, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
behind stands side, driven and headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to go 3rd towards finish, never able to reach leading pair
mid-division stands side, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
mid-division on outside of far side group, headway when slightly hampered 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead narrowly that side inside final furlong, not pace of stands side
towards rear on outside of stands side group, outpaced 3f out, weakened over 1f out
towards rear stands side, headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on same pace, never on terms
held up behind stands side, outpaced 2f out, never a factor
mid-division far side rail, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division far side, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase that side leaders final furlong, no impression
mid-division stands side rail, ridden and effort to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace, never able to reach leaders
chased leader far side, outpaced when carried left 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression final furlong
chased leaders stands side, ridden and effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division stands side, switched right and effort over 1f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
chased leaders far side, ridden and effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
unruly stalls, reared start and missed break, always behind
chased leaders far side, headway to lead group inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, kept on same pace
led stands side group, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden and every chance over 1f out until one pace inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders stands side, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
led far side, ridden and edged left 2f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong
mid-division stands side, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace, never on terms
held up towards rear stands side, headway 2f out, switched right to challenge over 1f out, led overall just inside final furlong, ridden and soon clear, ran on well
chased leaders, stands side, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader stands side, ridden to lead group over 1f out until just inside final furlong, kept on, not pace of winner
REDFORD looks capable of running a big race here and is selected accordingly ahead of the well touted Genki, Jimmy Styles and Kaldoun Kingdom. Now in the care of Dandy Nicholls having previously been trained by Michael Bell, our pick ran his best race of the season when chasing home Prime Defender in a conditions race last time. He returns to handicap company with his mark unchanged at 102, 9lbs higher than his sole handicap success, but whilst his winning efforts have been over further he's long appealed as the type to be suited by a big field, strongly run six furlong handicap such as this and he can defy the mark with Jamie Spencer theoretically his perfect partner. Redford gets the each-way vote ahead of Genki. Roger Charlton's gelding ran an encouraging race on his return when behind Hawkeyethenoo and the form of that contest has worked out well. This dual course and distance winner returns to the track off the same mark and looks sure to go well with conditions to suit. Kaldoun Kingdom ran a grand race in a conditions event last time over what is now an inadequate five furlongs and this return to handicap company can see him go well off a mark that appears fair. The concern with him would be quick ground as he wants a bit of cut and for that reason he's narrowly opposed with rain unlikely. Jimmy Styles is considered for Clive Cox having always been well thought of. He's only 5lbs higher than when landing the Ayr Gold Cup last term and will find this more suitable than the pattern races he's taken in so far this term; Dettori seems to get on well with the six-year-old and a bold show is likely. Noverre To Go is a course and distance winner who arrives in top form but this is tough under a penalty whilst Laddies Poker Two looks well treated on her course and distance win but that was back in 2008 and she's not seen a track since later that year. Sohraab disappointed last time and Edge Closer is weighted to his best whereas Medicean Man and Gallagher are probably capable of better but Redford makes marginally the most appeal.
Knot In Wood (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Sir Gerry (9-4) at Salisbury 6f Listed stks (1) gf.
Marching (AUS) 4-1 (9-2) Led, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed from over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 5, nk behind Harrison George (9-2) at York 7f cond Stakes (3) gf in May.
Jimmy Styles 6-1 (9-4) Raced keenly, held up in touch, driven over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders, 4th of 9, 1/2l behind Sir Gerry (9-4) at Salisbury 6f Listed stks (1) gf.
Judd Street 14-1 (9-4) In touch on outside, ridden and outpaced 2f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 9, 7l behind Sir Gerry (9-4) at Salisbury 6f Listed stks (1) gf.
Palace Moon 9-4fav (9-4) Reared start, held up behind, headway over 2f out, effort to challenge when not much room 1f out, soon switched right and ridden, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 1 1/4l behind Sir Gerry (9-4) at Salisbury 6f Listed stks (1) gf.
Gallagher 14-1 (9-5) 5th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Alazeyab (9-2) at Meydan(UAE) 6f hcap in Mar.
Genki (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Awkward start and slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 23, 2 1/2l behind Hawkeyethenoo (8-1) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in May.
Damien (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Behind, driven over 2f out, headway under pressure 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Prime Defender (9-7) at York 6f Grp 2 (1) gd in May.
Kaldoun Kingdom (IRE) 11-4 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no exta towards finsh, 3rd of 5, 3/4l behind Look Busy (8-7) at Beverley 5f cond Stakes (2) gf in May.
Redford (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Prominent, led entering final furlong, soon ridden, no extra towards finish, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Prime Defender (9-0) at Haydock 6f cond Stakes (2) gf in May.
Barney McGrew (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Always in rear, last of 23, 20l behind Hawkeyethenoo (8-1) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in May.
Rileyskeepingfaith 5-1 (9-13) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance entering final furlong, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Parisian Pyramid (8-13) at Goodwood 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Edge Closer 7-1 (9-0) With leaders, led narrowly over 2f out, edged left from over 1f out, driven and headed well inside final furlong, unable to quicken, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Triple Aspect (9-0) at Windsor 6f Listed stks (1) gf in May.
Johannes (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, not much room just over 1f out, staying on when not much room towards finish, never able to challenge, 13th of 16, 6l behind Hamish Mcgonagall (9-1) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gf in May.
Evens And Odds (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 5l behind Prime Defender (9-0) at Haydock 6f cond Stakes (2) gf in May.
Golden Desert (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Behind, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 9th of 29, 5l behind Dandy Boy (8-13) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Prohibit 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and headway and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 23, 6l behind Hawkeyethenoo (8-1) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gs in May.
Able Master (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out, last of 5, 7l behind Harrison George (9-2) at York 7f cond Stakes (3) gf in May.
Noverre To Go (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Tracked leaders, switched right 2f out, led over 1f out, pressed just inside final furlong, edged left, ran on and always holding rival, won at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May beating Himalya (9-4) by nk, 11 ran.
Masamah (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Led, switched left to stands side rail after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 1 3/4l behind Hamish Mcgonagall (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Valery Borzov (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Behind, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 15, 6l behind Hamish Mcgonagall (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Ingleby Lady 6-1 (9-8) Mid-division, driven and effort 2f out, switched right and ridden 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reached leading pair, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Hamish Mcgonagall (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Mac Gille Eoin 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 14th of 16, 7l behind Flipando (9-4) at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Medicean Man 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders and always going well, led over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May beating Wildcat Wizard (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 15 ran.
Laddies Poker Two (IRE) 11-8fav (8-12) Held up, ridden 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, not quicken inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Ethaara (8-12) at Newmarket 6f fll lst stks (1) gd in Oct '08.
Sohraab 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outside, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, no extra well inside final furlong, 11th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Hamish Mcgonagall (9-1) at York 5f hcp 105 (2) gf in May.
Striking Spirit 9-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to press winner and every chance final furlong, held near finish, 2nd of 15, nk behind Hamish Mcgonagall (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Hitchens (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 4l behind Servoca (8-6) at Doncaster 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Oct.
Prime Exhibit 12-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, 22nd of 29, 10l behind Dandy Boy (8-13) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
