held up in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on towards finish
towards rear, headway 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on and headed towards finish
led, headed over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish
tracked leaders, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, one pace
mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, weakened 2f out
Nonrunner
Another very competitive handicap on the straight course in which most appear to have some sort of chance. Zarwaan was fancied for last week's Wokingham but was withdrawn on the morning of the race. This 7f probably suits him better and he seems sure to be in the firing-line having run well in both starts this season. David O'Meara is gradually nursing Russian Realm back to his best but LULU THE ZULU appeared to be approaching peak fitness when fifth at York and gets the nod as she's certain to be suited by the return to 7f. Red Pike is running well and holds Mehdi on the form book but is probably better over 6f and Instant Attraction needs softer ground. But last month's course and distance fourth Sir Robert Cheval has won on Polytrack so should handle the going.
Zarwaan 9-1fav (9-3) Held up in mid-division, headway 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, chased winner briefly inside final furlong, no extra and lost places towards finish, 7th of 26, 4 1/2l behind Speculative Bid (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in May.
Baraweez (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Raced near side, chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 19th of 30, 17l behind Gm Hopkins (9-3) at Royal Ascot 1m hcp (2) gf.
Lulu The Zulu (IRE) 9-2fav (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never quite going pace to challenge, nearly snatched 3rd, 4th of 10, 1 1/2l behind Gran Canaria Queen (7-12) at York 6f flls hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Russian Realm 8-1 (9-7) Raced wide tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, driven and stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Firmdecisions (9-3) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in May.
Red Pike (IRE) 4-1fav (9-6) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never able to challenge, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Mukhmal (8-6) at Newmarket 6f hcp 105 (2) gf in May.
Sir Robert Cheval 4-1fav (9-9) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Free Code (9-2) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
Foxtrot Romeo (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 16, 9l behind So Beloved (9-1) at York 7f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in May.
Mehdi (IRE) 4-1fav (9-4) Chased leaders, on inside, ridden to lead well over 1f out, headed and not quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Regal Dan (9-0) at York 7f hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Apostle (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Hampered soon after start, chased leaders, ridden 3f out, one pace, 9th of 13, 5l behind Loving Spirit (8-13) at Chester 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gd in May.
Bertiewhittle 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt, held up in rear, never on terms, 12th of 17, 7l behind Jallota (9-8) at York 7f hcp 105 (2) gs.
Dubai Dynamo 16-1 (8-5) In touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 8, 5l behind Two For Two (9-0) at Ayr 1m hcp 0-105 (2) gf.
Bond's Girl 20-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, some headway far side 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon edged left and weakened approaching final furlong, 8th of 16, 10l behind Twilight Son (8-10) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Shared Equity 11-4fav (9-13) Held up mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Tiger Jim (8-12) at Ayr 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Instant Attraction (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division on outside, pushed along halfway, headway under pressure over 1f out, kept on, 7th of 17, 4l behind Jallota (9-8) at York 7f hcp 105 (2) gs.
