raced center, with leaders, ridden to lead overall over 1f out until headed by winner 1f out, still led center group until inside final furlong, kept on
raced center, bumped start, in rear, ridden halfway, not troubled leaders
raced center, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced center, dwelt, held up intouch, ridden and every chance over 1f out, edged left and kept on inside final furlong
raced center, tracked leaders, ridden and every 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced center, chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out
raced stands side, led that group, overall leader 1f out, ran on
raced center, intouch, ridden 2f out, effort entering final furlong, weakened towards finish
raced center outpaced, never near leaders
raced center, held up, not troubled leaders
raced stands side, chased leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, ran on
raced center held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, stayed on near finish
raced stand side, chased winner until 2f out, weakened 1f out
raced center, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced center, with leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace
raced stands side, in rear, never near leaders
went right start, raced center after 1f, always in rear
raced center, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, led center group inside final furlong, ran on
raced center, led and overall leader until ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
It can pay to focus on the head of the weights here and PROHIBIT gets our vote ahead of Hamish McGonagall, Rowe Park and Monsieur Joe. Drawn in 21, our selection should have plenty of pace to chase and looked a tad unfortunate here last time. He's up a pound but that should be negated by the bigger field which will suit and the return of 5lb claimer John Fahy is considered a positive move, as he rode the horse well at Windsor earlier this term. He appeals as the type to win a race like this one and our hope is today's the day. Rowe Park and Monsieur Joe filled the places ahead of Prohibit last time, but the former is up 3lbs and had run of the race that day. If his low draw turns out to be a positive he could confirm the form but our inclination is to side with Prohibit, while Monsieur Joe is drawn in the middle and has little experience of big-field handicaps so is just opposed. Hamish McGonagall ran well in Group Three company at Sandown and is expected to confirm previous form with Ziggy Lee despite these worse terms, in the process running his usual solid race. Fol Hollow is speedy and can be tough to peg back if able to secure a lead but with plenty of pace on he may serve only to set the race up for a closer, Solemn hasn't been harshly penalised for a run of seconds but this is a much more competitive contest while Rapid Water is bred to be better than his rating and the first-time visor could help him demonstrate that point. Prohibit gets our vote to win this competitive closer.
Hamish McGonagall 11-2 (9-3) Raced keenly, chased leaders, hampered halfway and dropped to rear, renewed effort on rail and stayed on inside final furlong, not able to recover, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Triple Aspect (9-3) at Sandown 5f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Rowe Park 10-1 (9-8) Went right start, in touch, switched right and headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ascot 5f hcp 105 (2) gf beating Monsieur Joe (9-2) by nk, 9 ran.
Judge 'n Jury 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden from halfway, soon no impression, 11th of 12, 14l behind Glamorous Spirit (9-2) at Curragh 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Prohibit 10-3 (9-8) Steadied start, in rear, headway over 1f out, soon switched left, pressed winner inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Rowe Park (9-8) at Ascot 5f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Golden Destiny (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden and effort on outside over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 10, 11l behind Rose Blossom (8-10) at York 6f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf.
Fol Hollow (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 4l behind Captain Dunne (9-9) at Newcastle 5f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Masamah (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Awkward start, behind, detached over 3f out, stayed on from over 1f out to go 4th inside final furlong, never dangerous, 4th of 8, 5l behind Blue Jack (9-0) at Chester 5f Listed stks (1) gf.
Monsieur Joe (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) In touch, ridden and headway approaching 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 9, nk behind Rowe Park (9-8) at Ascot 5f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Sohraab 6-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 11, 7l behind Astrophysical Jet (9-10) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Abraham Lincoln (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 10l behind Olynard (9-9) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Matsunosuke 2-1fav (10-0) Steadied start, held up in rear on rail, gradually switched right to outside from 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, went 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 7, 2l behind Piazza San Pietro (9-4) at Folkestone 6f clm stks (6) gf in Jun.
Drawnfromthepast (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, switched right over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 17l behind Joe Packet (8-11) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Canadian Danehill (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 6l behind Lord Of The Reins (8-6) at Kempton 5f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Feb.
Hoh Hoh Hoh 12-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, mid-division, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, last of 10, 5l behind Ryan Style (9-1) at Chester 5f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Solemn 9-4fav (9-12) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, chased winner 2f out, strong challenge inside final furlong, no extra and held towards finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Desert Poppy (9-2) at Windsor 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Tony The Tap 25-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, behind, made some headway inside final furlong, never near leaders, 9th of 10, 6l behind Piscean (8-13) at Sandown 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Rapid Water 11-4fav (9-7) Half reared and slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden and no impression over 1f out, driven and ran on near finish, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Brandywell Boy (8-8) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Secret Millionaire (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Diamond Johnny G (8-2) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Even Bolder 20-1 (8-11) Raced wide, held up, headway halfway, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 7l behind Brandywell Boy (8-8) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
Ziggy Lee 7-2fav (8-8) In touch, ridden and effort to chase leading pair over 1f out until inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 5th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Hamish Mcgonagall (9-10) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Doctor Parkes 9-2 (9-10) With leaders, went 2nd briefly 2f out, weakened and eased just over 1f out, 6th of 9, 14l behind Cornus (9-5) at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Cheveton 6-1fav (7-12) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, effort entering final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Favourite Girl (8-4) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) sft.
