steadied start, held up last, some late minor headway, never on terms
held up in mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon beaten
always behind, never on terms
raced keenly, tracked winner 5f, remained handy, hung right 2f out, 2nd again soon after, stayed on same pace final furlong, no chance with winner
raced on far rail, made all, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and stayed on strongly inside final furlong, unchallenged
held up and always towards rear, never on terms
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, switched left and headway on outside over 1f out, kept on towards finish, not pace to challenge
chased leaders, went 2nd 5f out, pushed along 3f out, lost 2nd inside final 2f, chased leaders, ridden and stayed on same pace from over 1f out, lost 3rd near finish
raced keenly, held up in mid-division on far rail, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, switched left and almost snatched 2nd, no chance with winner
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It hasn’t taken long for Sir Michael Stoute’s string to hit top gear and SANGARIUS was mightily impressive when winning the Group 3 Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot just under a year ago. Twice a winner over 7f as a two-year-old, he should cope with the drop back to a mile and is the one to beat if fully wound-up as he doesn’t carry a penalty. Mythical Magic was second in a couple of Group 2 races in Meydan at the start of the year so could be the one to profit if the selection doesn’t come up to scratch, though there are also possibilities about last year’s Darley Stakes third Prince Eiji. Lord Tennyson and Dawaam could be anything but this is a massive elevation in class for both. Escobar, Bless Him and the Johnston pair Marie's Diamond and Vale Of Kent are useful handicappers but also upped in grade.
Bless Him (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Steadied start, held up last on rail, switched right to outer 2f out, headway on bit tracking leaders over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, cajoled along to lead last 100 yards, won at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gf in Sep beating Lord North (9-2) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Dawaam (USA) Evensfav (9-9) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway when not clear run over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, readily, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (5) pol in Oct beating Nabeyla (9-4) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Escobar (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Held up in rear, headway going well over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left, led and hung right inside final furlong, went clear, readily, won at Ascot 1m hcp (2) hvy in Oct beating Lord North (9-8) by 2 1/4l, 20 ran.
Lord Tennyson 11-8fav (10-0) Held up in touch, took keen hold, effort 2f out, led 1f out, ran on well, readily, won at Chelmsford City 1m stks (4) pol in Feb beating Pledge Of Honour (10-0) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Marie's Diamond (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Led, pressed over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 10, 2l behind Urban Icon (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f lst stks (1) pol in Mar.
Momkin (IRE) (9-0) 7th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Dark Power (9-0) at Riyadh 6f gf in Feb.
Mythical Magic (IRE) (9-0) 2nd of 7, nk behind Zakouski (9-0) at Meydan 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Feb.
Oh This Is Us (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) In touch, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, every chance inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 14, 1l behind Sanaadh (8-6) at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) pol in Feb.
Prince Eiji 9-1 (8-13) Keen held up, switched right over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner just inside final furlong, no impression and lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Feliciana De Vega (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 1f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Oct.
Vale Of Kent (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Good speed from wide draw to lead after 2f, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 4th of 15, 1 1/2l behind War Glory (9-1) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (2) pol in Aug.
Century Dream (IRE) (8-13) 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Dalgarno (8-13) at Deauville 1m 1f stks pol in Nov.
Sangarius 13-2 (9-0) Keen early and 2nd for 1f, tracked leaders, effort when not much room 2f out, led over 1f out, soon quickened, ran on well, won at Ascot 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Jun beating Fox Chairman (9-0) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
