tracked leaders, raced freely, pushed along and lost place over 2f out, held over 1f out
tracked leader, shaken up and challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well final furlong and went clear closing stages, comfortably
led, pushed along and faced challenge over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no match for winner final furlong
awkward start and dwelt, held up in touch, pushed along 3f out, headway over 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out and soon outpaced by leaders, held final furlong
held up in behind leaders, going well but waiting for room over 2f out, shaken up over 1f out, kept on same pace
GLEN SHIEL is some way clear of these rivals on official figures so punters can expect Archie Watson’s eight-year-old to be priced accordingly. Brad The Brief finished out with the washing in the Ayr Gold Cup but has prevailed previously in smaller fields..Magical Spirit is a winner when fresh in the past and he finished off last season with a career best in a Listed event at Doncaster. That said, he’s not particularly favoured by the conditions of this affair. Final Song is a Group 3 winner on the Turf in Dubai.
Magical Spirit (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, chased winner over 1f out, strong challenge and edged left under pressure inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 15, hd behind King's Lynn (9-6) at Doncaster 6f lst stks (1) sft in Nov.
Brad The Brief 15-1 (8-13) 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Egot (8-12) at Chantilly 6f Grp 3 hvy in Oct.
Glen Shiel 22-1 (9-2) Overall leader far side, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 20, 1l behind Creative Force (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gs in Oct.
Snazzy Jazzy (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, no impression, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 21, 7 3/4l behind Volatile Analyst (9-2) at York 6f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Final Song (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Very slowly away and lost all chance, last of 19, dist behind Blackrod (8-12) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gd in Apr.