held up, pushed along 4f out, soon beaten and eased over 1f out
held up in rear, steady headway 5f out, effort to challenge and squeezed through just inside final furlong, stayed on gamely to lead final 50 yards
took keen hold, held up and behind, headway on outside well over 1f out, flashed tail up and no extra inside final furlong
soon challenging leader, weakened and lost place well over 2f out, soon eased
always in touch, went 2nd 4f out, led well over 1f out, wandered and kept on gamely, headed final 50 yards
soon led, headed 5f out, weakened and lost place over 3f out, soon eased
towards rear, headway 3f out, challenged 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led 5f out, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on under pressure
in touch, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, not quicken final furlong
Grandera was impressive at Royal ascot, when pulling clear of, among others Nayef, but his best form is definitely over ten furlongs and is poor value over this trip. Sakhee and Golan have not been seen for some time, and the former's participation is still in doubt. Golan would have a fine chance on his best form, but he has a long absence to overcome and the market may be a good guide as to his best chance. Millenary is consistent but one-paced in this company and Nayef looks to be the best each-way option. He has been a shade disappointing on his last two starts, but came to himself at this time last year and looks certain to play a big part, with his stable having been making optimistic noises all week.
