tracked winner, ridden 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong
took keen hold tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon struggling and dropped to rear
close up, ridden over 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
dwelt in touch in rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
made all, ridden over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, ran on
dwelt in touch, headway 4f out, close up, ridden to chase winner 2f out, soon every chance, not quicken towards finish
Both Arab Poet and Scarlet Dragon made promising starts over 6f and this extra furlong should suit. But AL KHAFJI made a his debut in a decent maiden over 7f at Newmarket last month won by Manaafidh, a subsequent third in Listed company. Luca Cumani's Royal Lodge entry can land this with normal progress. Frock Coat is a newcomer to note but Star Of Lombardy is a half-sister to the prolific winner Blue Wave and Gold Faith cost 200,000gns as a yearling and make plenty of appeal.
Al Khafji 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Manaafidh (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Jul.
Arab Poet 8-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway and not much room over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 4l behind Shakerattlenroll (9-5) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (5) gs in Jul.
Frock Coat (IRE) Street Cry colt out of Peacoat.
Gold Faith (IRE) Dark Angel colt out of Livadream.
Jassur 6-1 (9-5) Dwelt, in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 29l behind Epsom Icon (9-0) at Epsom 7f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
Primitivo 33-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, not trouble leaders, 6th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Majdool (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Jun.
Scarlet Dragon 40-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 3rd towards finish, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Inland Sea (9-0) at Goodwood 6f mdn stks (2) gs in Jul.
Star Of Lombardy (IRE) Cape Cross filly out of Million Waves.
Gershwin 8-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 11, 12 1/4l behind Comicas (9-5) at Doncaster 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Jul.