held up in rear, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, never dangerous
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, switched left and headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on strongly, impressive
tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, hard driven over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed approaching final furlong, not pace of winner
held up in touch, headway over 1f out, kept on well, never nearer
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders approaching final furlong, stayed on well
held up in touch, chased leaders halfway, lost place over 1f out
soon with leader, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led, strongly challenged over 2f out, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, lost place well over 1fout
TROPICAL BEAT was always playing catch-up after missing the break in the Britannia Handicap last month and William Buick wasn't over-vigorous on him in the closing stages. But he stayed on strongly, nevertheless, and still finished ahead of several of these. Blinkers are now replaced by a visor and, though he is bit more exposed than some, John Gosden's colt is fancied to get back to winning ways. Sir Michael Stoute's yard looks to be back on an even keel so lightly-raced Yarmouth winner Albaasil could be interesting on his handicap debut while Aussie ace Hugh Bowman is interesting jockey booking for last month's Sandown runner-up Anoint. Roman Eagle may prove a bit better than a handicapper in time but may just need this.
Roman Eagle (IRE) 6-5 (8-11) Chased leader, hard driven over 3f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure, won at Epsom Downs 1m 2yo stks (3) sft in Oct beating Cafe Elektric (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 2 ran.
Seattle Drive (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Steadied start, took keen hold, held up in rear, headway on outside 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 8l behind Kuala Limper (9-0) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Zacynthus (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Always in rear, last of 13, 11l behind Kingscroft (8-7) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Jun.
Albaasil (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Yarmouth 1m mdn stks (5) gf in May beating Burj Hatta (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Ektibaas 16-1 (8-7) Raced centre, prominent, weakened over 2f out, 25th of 29, 28l behind Sagramor (8-13) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Las Verglas Star (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Chased clear leader, headway to lead 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun beating Chill (8-9) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Dimension 6-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear in 8th, headway when not clear run and switched right over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 6l behind Chilled (8-13) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Baptist (USA) 22-1 (8-10) Raced stands side, never better than mid-division on rail, behind over 2f out, 24th of 29, 27l behind Sagramor (8-13) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Tropical Beat 10-1 (8-6) Raced stands side, slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clear run on rail and swiched right inside final 2f, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 10th of 29, 3 1/2l behind Sagramor (8-13) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Mubtadi 33-1 (8-6) Raced centre, behind, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, never dangerous, 13th of 29, 6l behind Sagramor (8-13) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Weapon Of Choice (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Made all, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, held on towards finish, won at Newcastle 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jun beating My Freedom (9-7) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Chosen Character (IRE) 17-2 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway when badly hampered over 1f out, soon ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Bertiewhittle (8-8) at Chester 7f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jun.
Buzz Law (IRE) 9-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression, 7th of 12, 7l behind Samurai Sword (9-7) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in May.
Anoint 3-1fav (9-5) Went left start, tracked leaders, ridden to lead entering final furlong, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Sinfonico (9-7) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Jun.
