in touch, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, faded final furlong
held up, never dangerous
led, strongly challenged over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish
chased leaders, every chance inside final furlong, no extra closing stages
behind, headway over 2f out, never on terms
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, hung left entering final furlong, led closing stages, stayed on
chased leaders, not clear run over 1f out, no danger after
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, kept on under pressure
sent forward, raced keenly with leader, outpaced halfway, rallied over 1f out, stayed on same pace
Nonrunner
Encrypted remains 10lb higher than when last successful in a handicap though he beat Muthmir over today’s trip in Listed company at the end of last year. The latter ran well in the Epsom Dash when beaten only a length but seems best over the minimum trip nowadays and WATCHABLE is preferred. David O’Meara’s charge completed a double over 6f on the Turf earlier this season and was placed over course and distance last time when ahead of both Unabated and Katheefa. The latter beat Busby when scoring here back in May while better is expected from Desert Doctor back over today’s shorter trip but Royal Birth has to race off a much higher mark returning to the all-weather and is 12lb higher than when winning at Windsor last month.
Encrypted 16-1 (9-3) Led over 1f, chased winner, ridden over 1f out, no impression, lost 2nd just inside final furlong, weakened into 4th final 50 yards, 4th of 6, 3 3/4l behind Invincible Army (9-8) at Newcastle 6f Grp 3 stks (1) pol in Jun.
Royal Birth 25-1 (9-1) Went left start, 2nd in group of 3 towards far side, never any chance with main group, went 2nd in group over 1f out, no chance, 14th of 16, 14 1/4l behind Show Stealer (8-11) at Windsor 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Watchable 12-1 (9-12) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Alkaraama (8-12) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (2) pol in Jul.
Desert Doctor (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, not quite able to get on terms, weakened inside final furlong, 13th of 20, 7 1/4l behind Firmament (9-4) at York 7f hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Polybius 8-1 (9-12) In touch in rear, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 6, 5 1/2l behind Royal Residence (9-9) at Yarmouth 6f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Unabated (IRE) 40-1 (9-10) Held up behind, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 8l behind Alkaraama (8-12) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (2) pol in Jul.
Boy In The Bar 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, struggling for pace when hampered over 1f out, kept on, 8th of 23, 7 1/4l behind Poyle Vinnie (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Katheefa (USA) 10-1 (8-13) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept and no impression, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Alkaraama (8-12) at Chelmsford City 6f hcp (2) pol in Jul.
Busby (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, holding place when bumped entering final 4f, ridden 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 3rd of 10, 4 1/4l behind Wild Edric (9-2) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (4) pol in Jul.
Muthmir (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Went right start, held up, never dangerous, 10th of 19, 4 3/4l behind Tis Marvellous (9-8) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gf in Jul.