towards rear, ridden over 2f out, driven and stayed on towards finish
in touch, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up in rear, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
never better than mid-division
prominent, pushed along 3f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, effort when not much room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon beaten
Al Raahi, Fongs Gazelle and Tencendur are three against the field in a tough nursery and the vote is given to Al Raahi. The selection was a fair second behind Valebenny last time out, that form looks rock solid in the context of this race and off a fair mark he will be hard to beat. Fongs Gazelle rates the main danger on his latest second behind Babieca. However he has already given the impression he would be suited by a longer trip and for that reason he is opposed. Tencendur is another that could go well on his best form but he is more exposed than most and looks worth taking on. Moonwalking ran well last time out but looks weighted up to his best. Of the remainder The Mighty Ogmore is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but for the winner we return to Al Raahi.
Moonwalking 8-1 (9-2) Behind, driven and headway over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well to chase winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Monkey Glas (8-9) at Newcastle 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Tencendur (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Chased winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 9, 10l behind Just Dust (7-13) at Goodwood 7f 2yo hcp (3) gf.
Centenary (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Monkey Glas (8-9) at Newcastle 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Al Raahi 9-4 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Valbenny (8-12) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) frm in Jul.
Lemon Silk (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, hung right throughout, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Movethegoalposts (8-12) at Hamilton 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Fares (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Chased leader to over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 3rd of 4, 9l behind Tobosa (9-1) at Newmarket 7f 2yo stk (3) gf.
Fongs Gazelle 7-2 (8-7) Led, ridden over 2f out, driven and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Babieca (8-11) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
Kaladar (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 5l behind Capannina (8-12) at W'hampton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Jul.
Tarif (IRE) 4-1jt-fav (8-7) Slowly into stride, outpaced, headway approaching final furlong, soon chasing leaders, kept on well, 3rd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Silca Soprano (8-7) at Southwell 7f 2yo hcp (5) fbs in Jul.
Merry Moon (IRE) 7-1 (8-3) Held up, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous, 6th of 10, 7l behind Sweet Candy (8-7) at W'hampton 6f 2yo hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Dansilver 14-1 (8-3) Tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final 2f, 2nd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Suhayl Star (8-11) at Thirsk 7f 2yo clm (5) gd.
Only A Grand 25-1 (8-6) In touch, ridden to chase winner when edged right over 1f out, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Colditz (8-11) at Catterick 7f 2yo sll (6) gf in Jul.
Devilfishpoker Com 100-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, hung right and kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 14l behind Voodoo Moon (8-12) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gf in Jul.
The Mighty Ogmore 25-1 (8-1) Held up, ridden over 3f out, some late headway final furlong, 4th of 6, 3l behind Adaptation (9-4) at Hamilton 6f 2yo hcp (3) gf in Jul.
