steadied start, settled towards rear, ridden 3f out, no headway final 2f
mid-division, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, not quicken and weakened over 1f out
made virtually all, soon led, quicken clear 2f out, stayed on well, driven out
prominent, ridden and brief effort over 2f out, no extra and one pace from over 1f out
always in rear, never near leaders
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, no progress, weakened over 1f out
behind, headway to go 2nd 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner
tracked winner to over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong to take 3rd
tracked leaders, chased winner over 2f out, slightly outpaced and lost 2nd 1f out, weakened and lost 3rd inside final furlong
in rear, ridden over 3f out, lost touch from 3f out, soon beaten
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace
Nonrunner
Partners In Jazz, McNairobi and Binanti are the shortlisted trio here, with Binanti taken to come out on top. Binanti may not have won since March last year, but he has shaped with credit this term, following up a good effort in an Ascot handicap with a running on second at Goodwood. There seems to be a lack of solid form amongst his opponents, so despite his poor wins to runs ratio, Binanti is taken to collect. Partners In Jazz has only raced twice in the last year, but he appreciates some some cut in the ground so any rain would help his cause. His good fourth in the Victoria Cup behind Wise Dennis at Ascot advertises his chances and he can go well despite top weight. McNairobi ran up a hat trick of wins last year, and he is already a winner this year. His recent efforts have been solid, and off bottom weight he can go well. However, Binanti can register a rare success.
Partners In Jazz (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Raced centre, held up in rear, steady headway from 3f out, still pressing leaders over 1f out, unable to quicken final furlong, 4th of 28, 5l behind Wise Dennis (8-12) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in May.
Bahiano (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 15th of 21, 10l behind Zidane (8-12) at Ascot 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
Black Charmer (IRE) 11-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 17l behind Royal Dignitary (8-11) at Ripon 1m hcap (3) gf.
Wavertree Warrior (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, outpaced final 2f, 7th of 8, 7l behind Humungous (10-0) at Windsor 1m hcap (3) gd.
Jamieson Gold (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Raced stands' side, chased leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 13, 6l behind Plum Pudding (8-11) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd in May.
The Snatcher (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) In touch, ridden to challenge over 2f out, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 10l behind Pintle (9-3) at Sandown 1m hcap (3) gd.
Binanti 8-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, steady headway from 3f out, challenged 1f out, shaken up and ran on well final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Barney McGrew (8-8) at Goodwood 7f hcap (4) gd.
Irony (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Led stand side pair until inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind South Cape (8-13) at Folkestone 7f hcap (3) gd.
Moonlight Man 25-1 (8-13) Close up, ridden and effort 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 3l behind Humungous (10-0) at Windsor 1m hcap (3) gd.
Prime Number (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Held up in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 7, 5l behind Zaafran (8-11) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
McNairobi 5-1 (9-0) Raced far side, held up, ridden over 2f, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind South Cape (8-13) at Folkestone 7f hcap (3) gd.
Royal Storm (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Led early, remained prominent until 2f out, last of 15, 7l behind Dingaan (8-7) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gd.
