chased leader, challenged over 1f out, ridden and took narrow lead inside final furlong, soon edged left, headed towards finish
held up, pushed along to close 3f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden when pressed over 1f out, headed narrowly inside final furlong, gamely regained lead towards finish
tracked leaders until went wrong and pulled up after 1f, dismounted
held up, pushed along and headway on inside 1f out, soon ridden, never able to challenge
chased leaders, closed 3f out, hung left and not pace to challenge in final furlong
Multidimensional has always been a horse of immense potential however a pelvic injury has prevented him from displaying what he has promised. Strongly fancied to make a winning seasonal debut in the Earl of Sefton Stakes, that contest turned out to be slowly run which didn't suit his hold up style of running. That run should leave him spot on for today and is gets the nomination. Maraahel bids to win this race for the fourth year in a row. Newbury's John Porter Stakes has traditionally been used as his pipe opener for this event but he comes here without that outing under his belt. As horses get older, they tend to need a run and that would be a worry. Spice Route has been highly tried by connections but tends to fall short each time. Championship Point benefited from an inspired Darryll Holland ride at Ripon on his penultimate start when given a soft lead which he failed to obtain at Sandown last time. Stotsfold was not disgraced in the Earl of Sefton but was flattered to get so close to our selection that being Multidimensional.
Maraahel (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, headway 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 24l behind Literato (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gs in Oct.
Stotsfold 33-1 (9-1) Dwelt, pulled hard in rear, never on terms, 5th of 8, 4l behind Phoenix Tower (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 1f Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Championship Point (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and narrowly headed over 2f out, stayed on well until weakened final furlong, 4th of 5, 4l behind Ask (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gs in Apr.
Majounes Song 40-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, 3rd straight, ridden and beaten 2f out, 10th of 11, 13l behind Satwa Queen (9-2) at Longchamp 1m 2f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gs in Oct.
Multidimensional (IRE) 2-1 (8-12) Held up in touch, driven over 2f out, soon every chance, weakening when not much room inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Phoenix Tower (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 1f Grp 3 (1) gd in Apr.
Spice Route 15-8fav (9-3) Chased winner, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Championship Point (9-0) at Ripon 1m 2f stk (3) gs in Apr.
