with leader 3f, ridden and weakened over 1f out
with leaders 2f, leant on and not clear run 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 2nd near finish, not troubled winner
with leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, edged slightly left 2f out, quickened to lead entering final furlong, cosily
made most 3f, ridden well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
with leaders, raced keenly, led 3f out, hung left from over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, not quicken, lost 2nd near finish
The return to this trip should not be a problem for TOMBI, who can get the better of Icelandic and Taqdeyr. The selection has scored three times over 6f, yet has been tried over both 5f and 7f in each of his last three starts. His reappearance at York showed that he retains plenty of ability and with the ground to suit he looks to have a leading chance. Icelandic, on the other hand, would want plenty of pace on here to bring his undoubted stamina into play. Although he has won over this trip, he is better over further and the ground might be too quick for him. Taqdeyr has not won in three tries on turf but was not disgraced last time, although the trip is a potential problem for him too. Doncaster Rover went well here in Listed company last time and at the weights has to be considered a major player if handling ground this quick, while Instalment is better than that run at Ascot last time and can get involved. Tombi is taken to score.
Internationaldebut (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, weakened 3f out, 15th of 17, 33l behind Drill Sergeant (9-7) at Royal Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jun.
Taqdeyr 5-1 (9-2) Raced keen, with leader, ridden well over 1f out, kept on until no extra towards finish, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Regal Parade (9-2) at York 7f cond Stakes (3) gf in May.
Tombi (USA) 13-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, headway to lead well over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on until headed and no extra final 75 yards, 4th of 10, 1l behind Regal Parade (9-2) at York 7f cond Stakes (3) gf in May.
Doncaster Rover (USA) 20-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon headway, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Danehill Destiny (8-9) at Haydock 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in May.
Instalment 20-1 (9-1) Close up, ridden over 2f out, no impression 2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 16l behind Ouqba (9-1) at Royal Ascot 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Excellerator (IRE) 11-4fav (8-2) Raced stand side, led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 28, 6l behind Kingship Spirit (8-13) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Oct.
Damika (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon one pace, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Horatio Carter (9-7) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jun.
Icelandic 10-1 (9-4) Held up, brief effort 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 6, 7l behind J J The Jet Plane (9-7) at Windsor 6f Listed stks (1) gf in Jun.
