tracked leading pair, pushed along halfway, ridden inside final 2f, soon went 2nd, never able to challenge, lost 2nd post
madea ll on rail, clear halfway, ridden inside final furlong, unchallenged
chased winner, no impression halfway, hung right from inside final 2f, soon lost 2nd, plugged on inside final furlong
held up in last pair, pushed along halfway, headway 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in last pair, not clearest of runs until headway over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on to 2nd post, no chance with winner
tracked leading pair racing on rail, weakened inside final 2f, eased when no chance inside final furlong
PICTURE DEALER improved to take a 6f Brighton maiden but it was his subsequent run at Doncaster that points to his chances here. Held up, he began to make ground when his path was blocked at a crucial stage before running on very strongly to be beaten a nose. He's been raised 5lb but Ryan Moore takes over the reigns and compensation awaits. Moore was on board when Khubala scored on soft ground at Leicester last month when Mister Musicmaster was behind but not when he completed a double at Doncaster where he defied trouble in-running. He's improving fast and even another 7lb rise shouldn't prevent a big run. Lupo D'Oro has failed to win in 14 starts which is incredible as he's been placed on ten of those occasions including when runner-up over the C&D in September. He looks certain to win soon while Redcar winner Isola Verde is much better than she showed at Newmarket last time. Heartsong has been looking a few pounds high after completing a double in April.
Khubala (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Dwelt, towards rear, headway 1f out, ran on strongly to lead last 100 yards, won at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun beating Goldream (9-3) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Heartsong (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Tango Sky (8-6) at Haydock 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft.
Mister Musicmaster 20-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, eased, 6th of 11, 10l behind Duke Of Firenze (9-2) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Picture Dealer 15-8fav (9-7) Held up behind, not much room over 2f out and again over 1f out, ran on strongly and weaved through rivals inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 9, ns behind Duke Of Aricabeau (9-2) at Doncaster 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jun.
Lupo D'Oro (IRE) 16-1 (8-3) Keen in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to go 2nd toward finish, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Annie Beach (9-0) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jun.
Isola Verde 5-1 (8-8) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway halfway, soon under pressure, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Charlotte Rosina (9-2) at Newmarket 6f 3yo fll hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Jun.