ponied to post, raced in far side group, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, hung right and weakened inside final 2f
raced far side group, held up in rear, some headway near side of group edging right 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
raced in far side group, held up in last trio, good headway chasing leaders and switched right 2f out, ridden hung left and hampered rival 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd
slowly into stride, raced in group near side, behind, good headway between horses over 1f out, stayed on to lead group inside final furlong, and went clear in group, not pace of leaders far side
raced near side, chased leaders, led group briefly over 1f out, went 2nd in group final 100 yards, no chance with far side
raced near side, always behind
ponied to post, raced near side, prominent, every chance in group 2f out, went 3rd in group inside final 100 yards, no chance with far side
wore hood to post, raced far side, chased leader until pushed along before halfway, chased leaders, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
raced near side, chased leader, pushed along halfway, ridden inside final 2f, soon lost 2nd, weakened inside final furlong
led near side group, ridden inside final 2f, headed 1f out, weakened into 4th in group inside final furlong
raced far side, quickly away, led, pushed along halfway, headed entering final 2f, hung right and lost 2nd over 1f out, badly hampered 1f out, weakened soon after
raced near side, chased leaders, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
raced far side, always prominent, went 2nd in group before halfway, led inside final 2f, clear final furlong, ran on strongly
Richard Fahey has won the last two of these and Malc, who went for 140,000gns at the Craven Breeze-Up, justified the price-tag with a smooth victory at Carlisle. Wesley Ward has won the race twice in recent years and AMERICAN RASCAL started odds-on for his debut over four-and-a-half furlongs on the Dirt at Keeneland where he won by over 10 lengths. He should act on quick going and will take some catching. Elite Status, who was bought for 325,000gns as a yearling, confirmed the good impression made at Doncaster with a very impressive Listed success at Sandown so looks a major threat. Noche Magica had His Majesty behind when runner-up in a Curragh Group 3 and that looks strong form while Devious gained many admirers at Naas. Hala Emaraaty was engaged in yesterday's Windsor Castle.
American Rascal (USA) 1-2fav (8-7) Exploded, firm wrapps, won at Keeneland 4f mdn fst in Apr beating Prints Money (8-7) by shd, 16 ran.
Devious 11-5fav (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along and headway to lead far side 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Naas 5f mdn Good - Yielding in May beating Mr Saturday (9-7) by 2l, 9 ran.
Elite Status 5-2fav (9-5) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, impressively, won at Sandown 5f lst stks (1) gd in May beating World Of Darcy (9-5) by 5l, 10 ran.
His Majesty (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong to strongly press leaders to line, 3rd of 6, nk behind Givemethebeatboys (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May.
Malc 13-8jfav (9-7) Close up, pushed along and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Carlisle 5f stks (3) gf in May beating Kaolinite (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Mon Na Slieve (IRE) 17-2 (9-2) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on, comfortable, won at York 5f stks (2) gd in May beating Mashadi (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
Noche Magica (IRE) 13-8fav (9-5) Held up in touch in rear, went 3rd 1 1/2f out, ridden to dispute 2nd 1f out, disputed lead under 1f out, stayed on well, headed near line, 2nd of 6, hd behind Givemethebeatboys (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May.
No Nay Mets (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Brush st,3p,open2p upr, won at Gulfstream 5f stks gd in May beating Mattingly (8-6) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Reveiller (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Made all, driven clear inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Salisbury 5f stks (4) gf in May beating Magic Force (9-2) by 3l, 12 ran.
Shayekh (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Close up, headway under pressure over 2f out, soon outpaced, ran on one pace, no extra final 110yds, 4th of 10, 7 1/2l behind Elite Status (9-5) at Sandown 5f lst stks (1) gd in May.
The Fixer (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Always handy, ridden and led from 2f out, ran well, won at Chantilly 5f lst stks gd in Jun beating Flers (8-11) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Thunder Blue 13-8fav (9-7) Chased leader, led going well inside final 2f, ran on well, ridden out, won at Goodwood 6f stks (4) gf in Jun beating Warm Spell (9-7) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
Toca Madera (IRE) 5-4fav (9-5) Raced keenly, chased leaders out wide, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well to assert final 110 yards, ran on well, won at Bath 6f stks (3) fm in Jun beating Dapperling (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Valiant Force (USA) 25-1 (9-5) Disputed lead early, moved to far side and led after 1f racing alone, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 5l behind Givemethebeatboys (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in May.
Baheer (IRE) 5-4fav (9-7) Dwelt, headway over 2f out, pushed along and chased leader over 1f out, kept on but no match, 2nd of 10, 4 3/4l behind Zoulu Chief (9-7) at Newbury 6f mdn stks (4) gd in May.
Hala Emaraaty (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd inside final 2f, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, led inside final 150 yards, ran on, won at Redcar 5f stks (4) gf in May beating Big Evs (9-4) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
