mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, never troubled leaders
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, outpaced over 4f out, never dangerous
mid-division, switched outside and headway 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
raced keenly, held up, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms
mid-division, driven over 3f out, effort on outside over 2f out, weakened final furlong
always behind
mid-division, headway 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, ridden and stayed on to lead 1f out, driven out final furlong
led, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
mid-division on outside, driven over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure final furlong
slowly into stride, behind until ridden, kept on final 2f, never nearer
mid-division on inside, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression
always behind
chased leaders, ridden well over 1f out, soon lost place, weakened inside final furlong
Nonrunner
This is a really competitive handicap and we will nominate WANNABE KING to continue his hot streak at the main expense of Moynahan, Rattan and Mister Dee Bee. The selection is bidding to complete a hat-trick of successes here and the manner of his recent win at Epsom when he beat Emirates Roadshow suggests that he could be one to stay on the right side of. The drop back to a mile will not be a problem and he has relatively few miles on the clock. Moynahan finished second behind We'll Come at Ascot last time but he was well held by the winner that day and his overall strike-rate means he is one to treat with caution. Rattan will be suited by the drop back to this trip and he should be capable of getting competitive off his current mark. Mister Dee Bee has won over this course and distance and he posted a good effort at Goodwood last month behind Marajaa. He has conditions to suit and he is definite shortlist material. Osteopathic Remedy could provide a bit of each-way value in this race and he is another who has won over the course and distance. There are plenty in with chances and Wannabe King is the preferred choice.
Moynahan (USA) 9-2fav (9-9) Held up towards rear, switched left and headway well over 1f out, stayed on well, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind We'll Come (9-12) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Benandonner (USA) 28-1 (8-12) In touch, pushed along over 3f out, weakened approaching 2f out, 14th of 19, 17l behind Laa Rayb (9-6) at Goodwood 1m hcp (2) gd in Jul.
City of The Kings (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 10, 25l behind We'll Come (9-12) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Flipando (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never able to challenge, 12th of 19, 14l behind Roaring Forte (9-0) at York 1m hcp (2) gf.
Royal Power (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Never better than mid-division, 14th of 18, 10l behind Rock And Roll Kid (8-13) at Galway 1m hcp 3yo+ sft in Jul.
One Way Or Another (AUS) 5-1 (9-8) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, never near leaders, 6th of 12, 7l behind Balcarce Nov (10-0) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Rattan (USA) 15-2 (8-11) In touch, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Covert Ambition (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jun.
Medici Pearl 4-1 (9-10) Soon into stride, held up, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed onto lead inside final furlong, held on, won at Hamilton 1m flls hcp 0-95 (3) gs beating Just Lille (9-12) by nk, 7 ran.
Wannabe King 10-3 (9-13) Tracked leaders, switched right over 2f out, not clear run from over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ridden and ran on to lead towards finish, won at Epsom Downs 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Emirates Roadshow (9-7) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Billy Dane (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Led, ridden over 1f out, soon hard pressed, headed well inside final furlong, kept on, just held, 2nd of 12, ns behind Balcarce Nov (10-0) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Opus Maximus (IRE) 17-2 (8-2) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, driven and ran on inside final furlong, finished well, never nearer, 3rd of 12, 1l behind Carcinetto (8-6) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gf.
Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no impression, 5th of 11, 4l behind Mastership (9-0) at Newcastle 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Jul.
Flawed Genius 9-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and every chance final furlong, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Just Bond (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Exit Smiling 5-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 6l behind Chapter And Verse (8-9) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Jewelled Dagger (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Led, headed well over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 19l behind Captain Macarry (9-3) at Carlisle 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Pride of Kings 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, led 3f out, soon ridden, headed well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Just Bond (9-5) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Salden Licht (8-13) 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Chopastair (9-4) at Craon(FR) 1m stk in Sep.
Mister Dee Bee (IRE) 11-2fav (9-6) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, not pace of winner, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Marajaa (9-8) at Goodwood 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
Vainglory (USA) 8-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on, never near leaders, 5th of 8, 7l behind Whispering Gallery (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
