race nearside, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
held up last of four farside group, chased farside leader over 1f out, no chance with nearside group
held up in touch nearside, ridden over 2f out, weakened rapidly
tracked leader farside, led that group well over 1f out, no chance with nearside group from over 1f out
raced nearside, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway soon weakened
in rear nearside, headway over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong not reach leaders
held up towards rear nearside, headway from 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, nearest finish
in touch nearside, ridden to lead over 2f out, ran on strongly, driven out and held on
behind nearside, stayed on from over 1f out, not reach leaders
led nearside 2f, ridden over 2f out and soon weakened
always towards rear nearside
raced nearside in mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on final furlong to snatch 3rd post
in touch nearside, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace for over 1f out
unruly before start, towards rear nearside, lost touch 2f out, virtually pulled up over 1f out, tailed off
held up mid-divisions nearside, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
led farside group, headed well over 1f out, and weakened quickly
raced farside, tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent nearside, ridden over 2f out, every chance 2f out, one pace over 1f out
started slowly, behind nearside, headway over 1f out, hung badly right, never nearer
With most of the fancied runners drawn high, it may be worth taking a chance on Polar Magic to gain revenge over last year's winner New Seeker, with Hinterland and Mine needing to excel from their position. The outcome of Friday's heritage handicap on the track may throw some light on the effect of the draw, but there is no getting away from the fact that low numbers came out well on top at the Royal meeting. With that in mind, we fancy Polar Magic to oblige from stall five. James Fanshawe's charge was sent off as favourite in this event last year when it was run at Newbury, but disappointed as New Seeker dominated from start to finish. However he has had a much lighter campaign with this in mind, and will relish the fact that the recent rain has taken any jar out of the ground. New Seeker is a tough campaigner in these type of events, but now finds himself saddled with topweight. Even so he lines up in fair form and is not badly housed in stall nine. Hinterland has been all the rage for this but has to come from stall 20, and may not be as effective over seven furlongs anyway, while Mine, who like Michael Jarvis's charge carries a 3lb penalty, is also burdened with a high draw. Mind you, the Bunbury Cup winner was a gallant eighth in the Royal Hunt Cup from stall 30, so he could figure in the finish again here. Bayeux gave Gerard Butler a rare winner at Hamilton recently and is well drawn in stall one, while easy York winner Gallantry may make a bold bid for the frame on the stands side as well. In what will be the usual cavalry charge, we return to Polar Magic as the answer.
New Seeker 5-4fav (9-2) Led, ridden, flashed tail, headed 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Suggestive (9-2) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 (1) frm.
Mine (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf beating Intrepid Jack (9-4) by 2l, 19 ran.
Indian Trail 5-2fav (8-11) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 11l behind Somnus (8-11) at Haydock 6f stk (2) gf.
Hinterland (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, chased leader inside final 2f, led over 1f out, driven and ran on strongly final furlong, won at Sandown 1m hcap (2) gf beating Ace of Hearts (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Bahiano (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakening when not much room 1f out, 12th of 19, 10l behind Mine (9-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Appalachian Trail (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 8th of 19, 6l behind Mine (9-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Polar Magic 5-2 (9-4) Pulled hard, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Jedburgh (9-4) at Leicester 7f stk (4) gf in Jun.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, on outer of stand's side group, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 30, 9l behind Cesare (8-8) at Ascot 1m hcap (2) gf in Jun.
Bayeux (USA) 5-2fav (9-11) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, kept on, won at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf beating Machinist (9-2) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Uhoomagoo 25-1 (8-9) Held up, ridden 3f out, headway on inside rail over 2f out, led 2f out, ran on well under pressure, won at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun beating Appalachian Trail (9-0) by a nk, 27 ran.
King's Caprice 12-1 (9-6) Went right start and prominent, ridden 2f out, led line, won at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd beating Woodcote (9-4) by a shd, 15 ran.
Just James 12-1 (9-11) Always behind, beaten from halfway, 12th of 13, 12l behind Bayeux (9-11) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Marching Song 14-1 (9-2) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 19, 2 1/2l behind Mine (9-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Beaver Patrol (IRE) 5-2 (9-13) Led, headed over 2f out, driven and stayed on final furlong, 2nd of 7, nk behind Wyatt Earp (9-4) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
King Marju (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Pulled hard, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Something (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Marshman (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Towards rear, effort over 2f out, faded over 1f out, 9th of 15, 6l behind Imperial Echo (8-12) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Binanti 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 19, 9l behind Mine (9-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Dhaular Dhar (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway to chase leaders until one pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Bayeux (9-11) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Gallantry 8-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at York 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Bond Diamond (8-4) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Mr Sandicliffe 25-1 (8-10) Raced stands side, slowly into stride, held up, not clear run from over 2f out, never dangerous, 18th of 20, 8l behind Dark Missile (8-6) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
