held up towards rear, good headway inside final 2f, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway and switched right well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, unable to reach leaders
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, weakening when hampered over 1f out
held up towards rear, never a factor
held up in mid-division near side, ridden and headway over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, stayed on well
with leaders, led over 2f out until 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
mid-division, weakened 3f out, soon behind and virtually pulled up 2f out, tailed off
held up towards rear, headway well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten
chased leaders, weakened entering final 2f
never better than mid-division
led until ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out
always behind
held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to threaten
in rear, still last and plenty to do over 2f out, driven and headway near side over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, going on close home
always towards rear, never in it
chased leaders over 5f
prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place
towards rear, headway over 2f out, staying on same pace and held when hampered over 1f out, eased
held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, smooth headway on bit 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, stayed on, just held
with leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, weakened
mid-division most of way
chased leaders, weakened
mid-division, weakened over 2f out
with leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
Invisible Man won this in 2010 and was third a year ago so expect another big run despite his huge weight. Last year's first three were all drawn in the 20's and the nearest single-figure drawn was 12th so in the season's toughest handicap we'll stick with those drawn near the stand's rail. Last year's Cambridgeshire winner Prince Of Johanne is 9lb higher here but reappeared with a tremendous run in the Listed Hambleton Handicap at York and if the ground dries out he could be the one to beat. Belgian Bill, who is drawn next to him, is a cracking handicapper on his day and was narrowly beaten in the Britannia Handicap at the meeting a year ago and has to be of interest under Kieren Fallon. Lincoln winner Brae Hill has a good spot and his two subsequent defeats have been over 7f but runner-up Mull Of Killough is drawn low and overlooked. EDINBURGH KNIGHT, who is drawn 20, won a handicap over 7f here in October then a Listed contest at Kempton. He reappeared with a fine effort when fourth in the Lincoln and Paul D'Arcy will have him right for this and he gets the nod. It's just possible that the pace of the race will come on the far side in which case Dimension and Arabian Star are respected while Marcus Tregoning will have the very progressive Boom And Bust ready despite a long absence.
Invisible Man 2-1fav (9-1) Keen in rear, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, went narrow 2nd inside final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Rodrigo De Torres (9-1) at Nottingham 1m cond Stakes (2) gs.
King Torus (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Led early, tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 9l behind Tullius (9-2) at Windsor 1m Listed stks 3yo (1) sft in May.
Fair Trade 7-2 (8-13) Pulled hard soon tracked winner until over 3f out, weakened 2f out, 5th of 6, 17l behind Arctic Cosmos (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f Listed stks (1) pol in Mar.
Cai Shen (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Retrieve (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 2f cnd stks (4yo+) (3) pol in May.
Edinburgh Knight (IRE) 11-1 (9-10) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 22, 1 1/4l behind Brae Hill (9-1) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Mar.
Rock Critic (IRE) 8-11fav (9-11) Made all, pushed out and stretched clear final furlong, won at Tipperary 7f stks hvy in May beating Mojita (8-13) by 4l, 5 ran.
Bonnie Brae 5-1 (9-7) Held up in last pair, headway on wide outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Primaeval (8-13) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in May.
Prince Of Johanne (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led narrowly just over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, just held, 2nd of 11, ns behind Fury (9-4) at York 1m listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in May.
Belgian Bill 7-2fav (9-3) Close up, ridden to lead 1f out, edged left and headed near finish, 2nd of 12, hd behind Libys Dream (8-12) at Wolverhampton 7f Listed stks (1) pol in Mar.
Bridgefield (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, headway on far rail over 1f out, stayed on to press for 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on leaders, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Fury (9-4) at York 1m listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in May.
Man Of Action (USA) 16-1 (9-7) Slowly away, behind, ridden over 2f out, some late headway, never dangerous, 10th of 22, 7l behind Brae Hill (9-1) at Doncaster 1m hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Mar.
Boom And Bust (IRE) 22-1 (8-10) Made virtually all, ridden and pressed inside final furlong, kept on gamely, won at Goodwood 1m hcp (2) gf in Jul beating Proponent (8-13) by nk, 19 ran.
Justonefortheroad 17-2 (8-13) Held up in mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not able to get on terms, 6th of 11, 4l behind Fury (9-4) at York 1m listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in May.
Brae Hill (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Led until over 2f out, soon rallied, one pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Smarty Socks (9-2) at York 7f cond Stakes (3) gf in May.
Mull Of Killough (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, some late headway stands' side final furlong, never involved, 10th of 22, 16l behind Captain Bertie (8-7) at Newbury 1m hcp 0-105 (2) sft in Apr.
Dimension 3-1fav (9-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden when bumped over 1f out, ran on entering final furlong, went 2nd 100 yards out, never going to catch winner, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Bronze Prince (9-5) at Lingfield 1m hcp 0-95 (3) pol in May.
Field Of Dream 25-1 (9-6) Started solwy and went right start, always towards rear, never involved, 13th of 17, 31l behind Highland Knight (9-4) at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Mabait 28-1 (8-6) Towards rear, headway over 1f out, not much room and ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd post, not reached leaders, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Imperial Djay (8-7) at Chester 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Trade Storm 12-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra final 100 yards, 7th of 11, 5l behind Fury (9-4) at York 1m listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in May.
Boogie Shoes 7-2fav (9-5) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 15th of 17, 36l behind Highland Knight (9-4) at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Common Touch (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out, effort over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, 8th of 11, 10l behind Fury (9-4) at York 1m listed hcp 0-110 (1) gd in May.
Albaqaa 22-1 (9-2) In touch in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, last of 5, 12l behind Tullius (9-2) at Windsor 1m Listed stks 3yo (1) sft in May.
Excellent Guest 12-1 (8-12) Raced centre, held up and behind, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased group leaders over 1f out, weakened and no chance with far side leaders inside final furlong, 14th of 24, 8l behind Global Village (8-5) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) sft in May.
Stevie Thunder 12-1 (8-13) Always behind, 11th of 16, 17l behind Farhh (9-2) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
King's Trail (JPN) 20-1 (8-13) Led 1f, tracked leaders, chased winner 3f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong and lost 2 places, 4th of 6, 8l behind Arctic Cosmos (8-13) at Kempton 1m 2f Listed stks (1) pol in Mar.
Captain Bertie (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led 2f out, ridden and hung right over 1f out, driven and stayed on inside final furlong, always holding on, won at Newbury 1m hcp 0-105 (2) sft in Apr beating Fury (9-7) by nk, 22 ran.
Arabian Star (IRE) 17-2 (9-0) Led pair racing on stands rail and with leaders in centre, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May beating Boogie Shoes (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Golden Desert (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Outpaced and always towards rear, last of 14, 16l behind Cape Classic (8-12) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Capaill Liath (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) In mid-division when stumbled on bend over 4f out, soon lost place, 14th of 17, 31l behind Highland Knight (9-4) at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Don't Call Me (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, never involved, 12th of 17, 26l behind Highland Knight (9-4) at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
