tracked leaders on rail, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out headed inside final furlong, weakened and lost places towards finish
raced keenly, led, joined 3f out, headed 2f out, chased leaders, weakening when hung badly left inside final furlong
raced wide 1st furlong, pressed leader, led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased leader until approaching final furlong, weakening when carried left inside final furlong
held up towards rear, never involved
switched right start, held up in last pair, headway on inside 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd final 50 yards, not pace to threaten, lost 2nd final strides
steadied and switched right start, held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
took keen hold, chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, hung right and weakened over 1f out
held up in mid-division, headway chasing leaders 2f out, 2nd approaching final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, hung left and ran on well, ridden out
held up towards rear, headway towards inside 2f out, pushed along chasing leaders when not clearest of runs and switched left inside final furlong, ran on, went 2nd last strides, no chance with winner
took keen hold, held up towards rear, pushed along on outside 3f out, headway on outer over 1f out, staying on when hampered inside final furlong, not recover
Horsted Keynes is generally consistent though hasn't won for over three years and still looks a couple of pounds high. Gossiping had been in excellent form on Polytrack before coming here earlier this month so it was a surprise that he was sent off a 25/1 chance in a lucrative handicap at this level. He came through nicely to lead inside the final furlong and ,with just 3lb extra, will make a bold bid to complete a double. Castle Harbour completed a double in his first starts last spring before facing better company. He's been dropped 3lb from a moderate run at Newmarket and that should help him get competitive. SHADY McCOY won here in July and, after some ordinary performances, bounced back with a cracking effort in the Victoria Cup at Ascot so he's handed the vote in a very open handicap. Mutawathea returns from Dubai and, though possibly in need of the run, his close second in last year's Victoria Cup put him right in the picture.
Castle Harbour 9-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, effort over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Mix And Mingle (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Mutawathea 25-1 (8-10) 6th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Suyoof (9-0) at Meydan 7f hcp gd in Feb.
Accession (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 6 1/2l behind Mix And Mingle (9-1) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in Apr.
Robanne 25-1 (9-4) Raced centre, chased leaders, lost place over 2f out, last of 11, 24 3/4l behind Mix And Mingle (9-4) at Lingfield 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gd in May.
Horsted Keynes (FR) 7-1 (9-2) Raced centre until merged with stands side group 4f out, in rear, switched right over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on to go 2nd post, not reach winner, 2nd of 9, nk behind Taurean Star (9-1) at Yarmouth 7f hcp (3) gf in May.
Shady Mccoy (USA) 33-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, not clear run and switched right inside final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders, 4th of 24, 1 3/4l behind Fastnet Tempest (8-5) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Ower Fly 6-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind That Is The Spirit (10-0) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (3) pol in Apr.
Gossiping 25-1 (8-7) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, driven into lead towards finish, won at Goodwood 7f hcp (2) gf in May beating Make Music (8-10) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
The Warrior (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, ridden every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 8th of 24, 2 1/4l behind Fastnet Tempest (8-5) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gf in May.
Professor 15-2 (9-9) Off the pace in 7th on inside, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind King Of Spin (8-12) at Windsor 6f hcp (4) gd in May.
