close up, ridden to lead entering final furlong, soon pressed, asserted close home
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra
in touch, pushed along 4f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, outpaced 3f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along and switched left over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on one pace
raced wide in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden to press winner entering final furlong, every chance until no extra close home
led 1f, tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened
in rear, pushed along 3f out, effort over 1f out, weakened final furlong
close up, pushed along when switched left over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
Raihaan won in Belgium last year but finished last on his only previous start in this country and stablemate Fascinating Lips, a winner when favourite at Lingfield last month, makes more appeal. Alchemystique also arrives off the back of a victory on Polytrack but carries a penalty, though remains unexposed. Gold Souk won on Turf at Lingfield 10 days ago but Ivaquestion will likely find this an insufficient test of stamina. RAVENS ARK is 5lb lower than running well in a Class 2 handicap at Ascot in September and would take all the beating if anywhere near that form.
Ravens Ark 9-2 (9-5) In touch, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Party Island (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Apr.
Fascinating Lips (IRE) 11-8fav (9-7) Midfield, rapid progress on outside to press leader after 2f, chased leading pair 4f out, ridden 2f out, led entering final furlong, narrow advantage close home, held on, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) pol in Apr beating Dangerous Ends (9-3) by hd, 9 ran.
Raihaan (IRE) (8-3) 2nd of 7, 1l behind Los Campanos (8-11) at Mulheim 7f stks hvy in Dec.
Gold Souk (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) Midfield, headway to chase leaders over 3f out, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (6) sft in May beating Couldn't Could She (9-3) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Be Fair 10-1 (9-12) In rear, shaken up over 4f out, minor headway over 3f out, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 17 1/2l behind Selsey Sizzler (9-4) at Chepstow 2m hcp (6) sft in Apr.
Ivaquestion (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Raced keenly, settled 5th after 3f, headway on outside chasing leaders and ridden 2f out, went 3rd inside final 2f, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 5, 6 3/4l behind Master Milliner (9-10) at Goodwood 2m hcp (5) gf in May.
Cry Wolf 66-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, held up in last pair, pushed along hung right and weakened over 2f out, last of 7, 11 1/2l behind Orin Swift (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (4) gf in Apr.
Alchemystique (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders on inside, took keen hold, lost position 8f out, rapid headway to lead over 5f out, going well over 2f out, went clear over 1f out, ridden out, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in May beating Viaduct (9-10) by 1l, 9 ran.
Settle Petal 18-1 (9-5) Chased leaders out wide, ridden 2f out, weakened soon after, last of 14, 13 3/4l behind Petit Bay (9-5) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Temur Khan 7-1 (9-4) Towards rear, pushed along 8f out, never on terms, 6th of 9, 12 3/4l behind Compass Point (9-0) at Southwell 1m 4f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
