behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
raced wide, soon tracked winner, lost place over 3f out, soon weakened
made all, ridden over 1f out, in command, pushed out final furlong
held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms
tracked leaders, chased winner over 3f out, ridden, one pace when hung left over 1f out, lost 2nd, no extra final furlong
steadied start, held up, outpaced 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, outpaced 5f out, ridden, headway over 1f out, kept on to 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner
Alhaitham looks the one to be on, with Profitable and Prinquet the pair to chase him home. John Dunlop sends Alhaitham on the long journey up from Sussex, and will be disappointed if the trip back down is not a happy one. It should be on the evidence so far, as the son of Storm Cat's form is far superior to that of his rivals. A four-length third to Aeroplane at Newmarket in April is just one solid line to work on, and in addition he was very unlucky at headquarters the time before last when his saddle slipped. He was well in command at the time, and to add insult to injury, was subsequently disqualified from third for losing his weight-cloth. Beaten in a photo when odds-on at Pontefract three weeks ago, he has a cast-iron chance of putting matters right here. Having debuted over a mile, Profitable was stepped right up to 12 furlongs at Newmarket last time but faded out of contention. This drop back in distance might bring about a better showing. Prinquet should appreciate the trip on breeding, but is another that does not look up to the task of stopping Alhaitham from obliging.
Kildare Sun (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Towards rear, outpaced, effort over 2f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 21l behind Mosharref (9-1) at Pontefract 1m mdn stk (4) gd.
The Terminator (IRE) 100-1 (8-2) Mid-division, pushed wide bend and soon beaten, 12th of 13, 46l behind Anthemion (8-5) at Musselburgh 1m app hcp (6) gf.
Alhaitham (USA) 1-2fav (9-3) Led, ridden over 2f out, edged right from over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 7, hd behind O'Tara (9-3) at Pontefract 1m mdn stk (5) gf.
English Archer 33-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, last of 14, 30l behind Sapphire Storm (8-7) at Musselburgh 7f 3yo hcp (6) gf.
Woolfall Blue (IRE) (9-2) Led to final furlong, no extra when headed, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Best Timing (9-2) at Deauville 1m 1f 3yo stk.
Fantastic Delight Fantastic Light filly, half-sister to winners up to 6f including the Group 3 winner Palanca.
Prinquet (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Raced centre, held up, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 9l behind Madame Medusa (9-0) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo mdn fll (5) gd.
Profitable 7-2 (8-12) Close up, ridden and weakened 2f out, 5th of 6, 13l behind Galient (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Apr.
