prominent, driven 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, reminders over 3f out, never reached challenging position
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, effort over 3f out, soon beaten and eased over 1f out
towards rear, effort 3f out, no impression
held up, headway over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
in touch, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
dwelt and held up in rear, headway over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, ran on to lead inside, kept on
Eijaaz won well at Nottingham last time and this 7-year-old looks a good bet to score again; the list of dangers is headed by Highland Love and King of Rhythm. The selection has won his last two races, both by narrow margins, but he tends to only just do enough in his races and that will make it tough for the handicapper to gain his measure. He is in great heart and he can complete the hat-trick. Highland Love won well last time at Chepstow but he has not looked entirely straightforward. He ran a bit green when he beat Natural Rhythm but he is clearly going the right way. King Of Rhythm was beaten a long way here last time, but he is clearly better than that and on his best form he would have definite claims of making the frame. Princess Cocoa is a course and distance winner and the yard are in good form, so she is another to consider, although she was a little disappointing at Chepstow last time. Eijaaz is right on top of his game at present and he can win again.
King of Rhythm (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 12, 19l behind Riley Boys (9-4) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gs.
Princess Cocoa (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out until ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 5l behind Algarade (9-9) at Chester 1m 2f fll hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Monfils Monfils (USA) 20-1 (9-8) Chased leader, one pace, 5th of 8, 6l behind Dragon Slayer (9-2) at Nottingham 1m 2f app hcp (5) gs.
Sudden Impulse 25-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 12, 9l behind Tcherina (9-6) at Haydock 1m 4f fll hcp (5) gd.
Maneki Neko (IRE) 15-2 (8-8) Led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 7th of 8, 10l behind Sir Duke (9-2) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Ahlawy (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Held up, smooth headway 2f out, ridden and one pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 8l behind Goodbye Mr Bond (9-9) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jun.
Eijaaz (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun beating Lunar River (8-13) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Always Certain (USA) 12-1 (9-6) Led, headed over 3f out, soon ridden and outpaced, 8th of 16, 10l behind Addikt (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
Highland Love 7-1 (9-2) Chased leader, hung right from 5f out, hard ridden from over 2f out, led over 1f out, driven out, won at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gd in Jun beating Natural Rhythm (8-4) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Jafra (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, effort over 2f out, no impression, 9th of 16, 11l behind Addikt (9-6) at Nottingham 1m 2f 3yo hcp (5) gs.
