held up in touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, not clear run 1f out, soon switched left, stayed on same pace
led, ridden and headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, led over 1f out, hung left under pressure and soon headed, no extra final furlong
hampered start, behind, ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, never nearer
prominent, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened over 1f out
rider lost iron soon after start, good recovery, held up, smooth headway over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, driven clear
mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, weakening when hampered over 1f out
prominent, effort over 2f out, soon faded
steadied and bumped start, held up mid-division, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
always behind
jumped right and hampered start, held up, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra final furlong
jumped left start, always behind
Zaahid can complete the hat-trick here at the main expense of Steady As A Rock and Double Bill. Barry Hills' Sakhee colt won at a grand price on his handicap debut at Sandown earlier this month and with similar conditions today, he looks sure to make another bold bid despite a whopping 11lb rise in the weights. Kyle is consistent but was well-held behind the selection at Sandown so whilst he may get closer, a 10lb pull in the weights for that defeat may not quite be enough. Double Bill steps up a furlong in trip which looks ideal as he appeared to be outpaced last time out over six furlongs, whilst Nadawat takes a drop in trip. Cat De Mille has the blinkers slapped on for the first time which may do the trick. Goodbye has missed several engagements of late but if he takes his chance then he cannot be ruled out, whilst Steady As A Rock returns from a lengthy break and the market should help guide to his chances. An open affair and Zaahid gets the nomination.
Zaahid (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Made all, soon clear, ran on strongly, won at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd beating Masai Moon (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Kyle (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Zaahid (8-8) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Lunces Lad (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) In touch, taken to stands' rail 3f out, driven and stayed on one pace final 2f, 4th of 11, 7l behind Vitznau (8-3) at Epsom 7f 3yo hcp (2) gs.
Steady As A Rock (FR) 5-1 (9-3) Made all, driven over 1f out, kept on gamely final furlong, won at Pontefract 5f 2yo mdn (4) gf in May '06 beating Jack Rackham (9-3) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Okikoki 40-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 5th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Artimino (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (3) gf in May.
Salient 10-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, hard ridden 2f out, hung left and no impression final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Vitznau (8-3) at Epsom 7f 3yo hcp (2) gs.
Double Bill (USA) 7-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, slightly hampered after 1f, effort to lead briefly approaching 1f out, faded, 4th of 9, 3l behind Royal Rock (9-4) at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Steam Cuisine 25-1 (9-0) Raced stand side, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, never near, 6th of 12, 7l behind Slate (9-7) at Folkestone 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Nadawat (USA) 6-1 (8-13) 5th halfway, behind over 1f out, 9th of 12, 8l behind Lacework (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd in May.
Cat de Mille (USA) 13-2 (9-1) Prominent, ridden 3f out, soon lost place, 8th of 9, 27l behind Laa Rayb (9-5) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Sunnyside Tom (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) In rear, headway halfway, staying on when not much room over 1f out, 6th of 11, 4l behind Express Wish (9-0) at Haydock 6f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Dora Explora 33-1 (8-11) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakening when not much room just inside final 2f, 13th of 15, 10l behind Zaahid (8-8) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Goodbye 7-2co-fav (8-10) Held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Medici Pearl (8-10) at Beverley 7f mdn fll (5) gd in May.
Sheriff's Silk 4-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 8, 10l behind Radical Views (8-13) at Southwell 7f 3yo hcp (4) fbs in May.
