close up, effort over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on on pace
led 2f, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, driven inside final furlong, went 2nd post
in touch in rear, ridden 2f out, headway against stand side rail entering final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, driven out
close up, ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, tailed off
close up, ridden 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, led 5f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, soon weakened
in touch in rear, ridden over 1f out, effort inside final furlong, nearest finish
prominent, ridden and every chance approaching final furlong, led briefly inside final furlong, stayed on
After a close fourth in a better class event at Goodwood, Arab Poet was expected to land a Sandown handicap at this level last month but may have found the ground too fast. Dutch Law won over a mile here last summer and has been unfortunate not to add to that lone success though he keeps climbing the weights without winning. John Quinn tries Reputation in a visor and he should make a bold bid to return to winning ways as his only victory to date came on fast going at York and he's been running well in easier conditions. Surewecan is another well suited by quick ground though he's taken a step-up in class unlike PLUCKY DIP (NAP), who wasn't beaten far into fourth in a Class 2 handicap over the track and trip last week and is on a 2lb lower mark. Last year's winner Athletic has been performing better than his form figures imply.
Valley of Fire 11-1 (9-10) Mid-division, driven to chase leaders over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 18, 4 3/4l behind Misterioso (9-6) at Ascot 6f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Free Code (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Dwelt, behind, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 9th of 14, 17l behind Mr Bossy Boots (9-3) at Newcastle 7f hcp (2) pol in Jun.
Dutch Law 15-8fav (9-13) Held up, in last trio, not clear run, on rail from over 2f out until gap opened over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on but never able to challenge, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Experto Crede (9-1) at Ascot 7f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Plucky Dip 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Swift Approval (9-4) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Arab Poet 5-4fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, no extra closing stages, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Destroyer (8-7) at Sandown 7f hcp (3) gf in Jun.
Reputation (IRE) 3-1 (9-6) In rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 7, 1/4l behind Explosive Power (9-7) at Carlisle 7f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Athletic 4-1jfav (10-5) Slowly away, always towards rear, 10th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Echo Of Lightning (10-2) at Chester 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Surewecan 10-1 (10-3) Keen, early in touch, pushed along 3f out, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Echo Of Lightning (10-2) at Chester 1m hcp (4) gd in Jul.