tracked leader, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
close up on outer, ridden and every chance over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
held up, ridden 2f out, never a factor
tracked leader, ridden 2f out, stayed on
close up, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms
in touch, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden 2f out, never nearer
held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon led, ridden 2f out, headed post
in touch, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong
Nonrunner
The brilliant Australia-based BRAZEN BEAU was doubly unfortunate in the Group 1 Diamond Jubilee at Royal Ascot - firstly to bump into a top USA sprinter Undrafted and then to be drawn on the outside with no company. The fact that he got so close to the winner speaks volumes for his ability and today can provide ample compensation. Muhaarar looks the only realistic alternative after his emphatic victory in the Group 1 Commonwealth Cup where he looked a very high-class sprinter. He'll bounce off the quick ground and will ensure the selection doesn't have things his own way. Muthmir couldn't quite get to Goldream in the King's Stand Stakes but the extra furlong should be in his favour but most of the remainder were beaten at Ascot including Anthem Alexander though Eddie Lynam's filly was having only her second run since September in the Commonwealth Cup and her trainer certainly knows how to win these big sprints.
Astaire (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leader, led inside final 2f, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, chased leader until final 150 yards, kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Undrafted (9-3) at Royal Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Brazen Beau (AUS) 7-2fav (9-3) Raced alone towards near side and well up with the pace, edging right over 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, led approaching final furlong, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Undrafted (9-3) at Royal Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Danzeno 2-1fav (9-3) Dwelt, towards rear, headway over 2f out, led inside final furlong, kept on and headed close home, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Aeolus (9-3) at Newcastle 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jun.
Due Diligence (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, eased when beaten over 1f out, last of 15, 37l behind Undrafted (9-3) at Royal Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Eastern Impact (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Aeolus (9-3) at Newcastle 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jun.
G Force (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, held up in mid-division, pushed along and struggling halfway, behind final 2f, last of 18, 13l behind Goldream (9-4) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Jack Dexter 16-1 (9-4) Held up and behind, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 7th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Goldream (9-4) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Lancelot Du Lac (ITY) 25-1 (9-9) Raced far side, chased group leader, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 25, 2 1/4l behind Interception (9-3) at Royal Ascot 6f her hcp 0-110 (2) gf in Jun.
Muthmir (IRE) 3-1 (9-4) Took keen hold, held up tracking leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance soon after, 3rd and held last strides, 3rd of 18, 1/2l behind Goldream (9-4) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Sole Power 5-2fav (9-4) Held up in mid-division, headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge, 5th of 18, 1 1/2l behind Goldream (9-4) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Steps (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Held up and behind, pushed along and well outpaced before halfway, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 9th of 18, 4l behind Goldream (9-4) at Royal Ascot 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Tropics (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up, never involved, eased when no chance inside final furlong, 14th of 15, 23l behind Undrafted (9-3) at Royal Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Muhaarar 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway towards far side over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on strongly, won at Royal Ascot 6f 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun beating Limato (9-3) by 4l, 18 ran.
Anthem Alexander (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, headway 2f out, soon every chance, ran on, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Muhaarar (9-3) at Royal Ascot 6f 3yo Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Caspar Netscher 25-1 (9-3) Held up, headway halfway, chased leaders over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 6l behind Undrafted (9-3) at Royal Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
