steadied start, always behind and struggling most of way, tailed off
chased leading trio until lost place over 4f out, well behind when eased final 2f, tailed off
always towards rear and struggling most of way, tailed off
held up towards rear, some progress over 4f out, soon ridden and weakened 3f out, tailed off
behind, struggling 4f out, some headway final 2f, never in contention
tracked leader until well over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked clear leading pair, pushed along 3f out, plugged on same pace final 2f, just held on for 3rd
ran in snatches in touch, pushed along halfway, headway and switched right inside final 2f, ridden, edged left and closed on leaders over 1f out, driven to lead and hung left inside final furlong, stayed on
mid-division on inside, steady headway 3f out, chased leading trio 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, plugged on to press for well held 3rd
led, ridden and about 2 lengths ahead over 1f out, no extra and headed inside final furlong
Nonrunner
OUT OF EDEN showed plenty more promise at Sandown last time and can build on that with a win here, while Charming Man and Baibars have similar profiles. The selection represents a yard on a high and he followed up two quiet introductory runs with a much better effort over 10f at the Esher track. Fast ground suits, as should this step up to a sterner test of stamina and he is selected. Charming Man is the Godolphin representative and he also showed better form when stepped up to this trip at Leicester last month. He has his preferred going and won't be far away. Baibars is the highest BHA-rated runner in the field with a mark of 75 alloted by the assessor and he comes here with a bit to prove after a moderate Doncaster run, so may be best watched. Fascination is an improving filly and would be very interesting if supported, though preference is for Out Of Eden.
Benamy Boy 125-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, ran green and always behind, tailed off, 10th of 15, 32l behind Shubaat (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Hidden 13-2 (9-13) Tracked leaders, pushed along 6f out, ridden 3f out, stayed on same pace under presure final 2f, went 3rd towards finish, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Park View (8-3) at Thirsk 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd in May.
National Theatre (USA) 20-1 (9-6) Dwelt, in rear, never a factor, 8th of 12, 16l behind Shut The Bar (9-8) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.
Tivers Song (USA) 9-1 (7-11) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, went 4th towards finish, 4th of 8, 6l behind Bollin Freddie (8-2) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jun.
Finellas Fortune 100-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 12, 11l behind Chain Of Events (9-0) at Redcar 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Baibars (USA) 6-1 (8-12) Chased leading pair, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off, 11th of 15, 37l behind Shubaat (8-12) at Doncaster 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gd in Jun.
Charming Man 16-1 (8-3) Dwelt, in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on one pace finalfurlong, 6th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Najam (8-5) at Leicester 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Lajidaal (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Soon outpaced, 8th of 9, 24l behind Hot Prospect (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2yo mdn (4) gf in Sep.
Stoical (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 6, 16l behind I'm Super Too (9-0) at Hamilton 1m 1f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Fascination (IRE) 11-4 (8-5) In touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 12, shd behind Najam (8-5) at Leicester 1m 4f mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Out Of Eden 7-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on to chase winner towards finish, 2nd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Kensei (9-3) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Sharakti (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, effort on outside 3f out, soon led, ridden 3 lengths ahead 2f out, driven final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 7, ns behind Rhyton (9-3) at Pontefract 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
