chased leader in centre, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced centre, held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
raced centre, tracked leader, ridden and not clear run over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
raced stands side, held up in rear, headway from 2f out, every chance when hung left under pressure inside final furlong, no extra near finish
raced stands side, tracked leader, led and overall leader 3f out, hung left approaching 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
raceds stands side, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced stands side, tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
raced centre, held up in rear, good headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
led centre group until 1f out, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
led stands side group and overall leader, headed 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced centre, always in rear
raced centre, tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, keeping on when short of room inside final furlong
steadied start, raced centre, keen early, always in rear
Dubai Meydan, High Standing and Oceana Blue make the shortlist here with High Standing taken to complete a four timer. Oceana Blue has been running consistently at a lower level and got due reward with a good win last time. the second has been placed since to give the race a solid look but this is a tougher assignment and he may have to settle for a place. Dubai Meydan lost his maiden tag at Catterick before running a blinder in defeat at Epsom in a classy handicap. Raised five pounds for that sound effort, Dubai Meydan is progressing well and can go close. High Standing is six pounds higher than when justifying favouritism on his re-appearance. He finished off last season in terrific fashion, winning his last two starts readily. He is on the upgrade and the handicapper may not have his measure just yet. High Standing can win again.
Harlech Castle 40-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten, 10th of 11, 25l behind Yaddree (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (3) frm in May.
East Drive (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Chased leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 11, 7l behind Bellomi (9-4) at Epsom 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Dubai Meydan (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Squeezed out start, held up, headway on outside from 2f out, ran on to go 2nd inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 11, 1l behind Bellomi (9-4) at Epsom 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
High Standing (USA) 2-1fav (9-0) Steady start, headway from over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May beating The Jostler (8-13) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Noble Citizen (USA) 14-1 (8-10) Prominent, every chance over 2f out, one pace, 5th of 11, 6l behind Yaddree (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (3) frm in May.
Ink Spot 5-1 (9-1) Held up, hung right over 2f out, soon ridden, headway over 1f out, ran on under pressure to lead inside final furlong, won at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May beating Arabian Spirit (8-13) by a nk, 11 ran.
Bailey (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Meydan Princess (8-12) at Kempton 7f 3yo hcp (4) pol in Apr.
Relative Order 11-2 (9-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind Dubai Dynamo (8-11) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Sept.
Sir Boss (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Always prominent, led 3f out, pushed clear over 2f out, won at Doncaster 5f mdn stk (4) gs beating Terry's Tip (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Debonnaire 9-1 (8-9) Soon ridden towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 18, 13l behind Clifton Dancer (8-6) at Newbury 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (4) gd in May.
Regal Bird (USA) 14-1 (9-3) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden and effort 2f out, not quicken when hampered and snatched up over 1f out, soon behind, last of 14, 15l behind Naughty Frida (9-4) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Oceana Blue 10-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway 3f out, led just over 1f out, ridden out, won at Chepstow 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (5) sft in May beating Rosie Says No (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Hunt The Bottle (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4l behind Castles In The Air (8-8) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Non Sucre (USA) 25-1 (9-2) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Eastern Hills (8-11) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
