held up in last trio, not clear run from over 2f out until over 1f out, switched right and ran on when in the clear inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, never able to challenge
led, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakening when hampered and eased inside final furlong
held up towards rear, not clear run on inside from 2f out until gap opened on rail over 1f out, not clear run again and eased inside final furlong
restless in stalls, slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along on outside 2f out, never on terms
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish, never going pace to get involved
mid-division on outer, headway chasing leaders 3f out, edging right from over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, ridden and went 2nd inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd towards finish
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, hung right and weakened inside final 2f
held up towards rear, smooth headway on outside tracking leaders over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leader, pushed along and every chance 2f out, lost 2nd inside final 2f, chased leaders, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, never on terms
held up in mid-division on inside, not clear run over 1f out soon switched right, ridden and stayed on same pace when in the clear inside final furlong
went left start, soon tracking leaders on outside, hung right 2f out, weakened soon after
tracked leaders on inside, not clear run on rail 2f out, switched left over 1f out, hanging right when slightly hampered inside final furlong, eased
tracked leaders on inside, not clear run and switched left inside final 2f, went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well
NonRunner
Sir Busker arrives in terrific form and had stablemates Vale Of Kent, Blown By Wind and Cardsharp behind when second in the Bunbury Cup last time. The latter has since run better when third in a valuable handicap at Ascot but still finished behind Cliffs Of Capri in a race in which Vale Of Kent set off far too quickly in attempt to overcome a poor draw. Montatham reversed Royal Hunt Cup form with subsequent winner Dark Vision at Sandown but Zwayyan ran well for fourth in that race considering he was making his reappearance. Willie John is on a decent mark but not as well treated as PROMPTING. David O’Meara’s charge is due to go up 9lb next week but can compete here under a 3lb penalty picked up at York last Saturday when he won in a canter for the second time in 11 days. He has placed twice over a mile so the extra furlong shouldn’t be a problem here and he has a good draw.
Urban Icon 22-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on inside, led inside final 2f, ridden and headed 1f out, outpaced by winner and lost 2nd inside final furlong, lost places well inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Mohaather (9-1) at Ascot 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Vale Of Kent (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Soon led and racing alone in centre, switched to others over 3f out, headed 2f out, not much room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 15th of 19, 8 3/4l behind Blue Mist (8-11) at Ascot 7f hcp stks (2) gf in Jul.
Sir Busker (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) In rear, headway on outside from over 1f out, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, ran on, not reach winner, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Motakhayyel (9-7) at Newmarket 7f (2) gd in Jul.
Blown By Wind 12-1 (9-8) Slowly away towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never near leaders, 10th of 17, 6 3/4l behind Motakhayyel (9-7) at Newmarket 7f (2) gd in Jul.
Bless Him (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, never involved, 8th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Mohaather (9-1) at Ascot 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Afaak 18-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders on inside, ridden over 2f out, losing place when hampered over 1f out, well beaten inside final furlong, 14th of 22, 10 1/2l behind Sinjaari (8-11) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Cardsharp 28-1 (9-3) Led early, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, led and edged left over 1f out, soon headed, lost 2nd well inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 19, 2 1/2l behind Blue Mist (8-11) at Ascot 7f hcp stks (2) gf in Jul.
Willie John 25-1 (9-5) Tracked leader towards far side until ridden inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 19th of 23, 13 1/2l behind Dark Vision (9-1) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Zwayyan 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway on outside 3f out, ridden chasing leaders 2f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, kept on same pace towards finish, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Montatham (9-3) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Fox Premier (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Dwelt, raced keenly, soon tracking leaders on near side rail, pushed along over 3f out, weakened and eased inside final 2f, last of 23, 33 1/2l behind Dark Vision (9-1) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Cliffs Of Capri 12-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, went 2nd well inside final, ran on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 19, 1 1/4l behind Blue Mist (8-11) at Ascot 7f hcp stks (2) gf in Jul.
Baltic Baron (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 3f out, struggling over 2f out, 16th of 22, 11 3/4l behind Sinjaari (8-11) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Almufti 9-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, no extra and lost 2 places inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/4l behind Bear Force One (9-7) at Newmarket 1m hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Prompting 7-4fav (9-13) Restrained in midfield, smooth headway over 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, kept on strongly, won at York 7f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Soar Above (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 17 ran.
Montatham 6-5fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead final 150 yards, just held on, all out, won at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf in Jul beating Dark Vision (9-9) by shd, 9 ran.
