took keen hold in 2nd, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed lead 1f out, stayed on
led, driven 2f out when challenged, headed 1f out, kept on
held up in last, headway to chase leaders 3f out, driven 2f out, outpaced and no impression final furlong
Withdrawn
Persian Royal enjoyed the fast ground when scoring at Doncaster though a 5lb rise in the weights makes this tougher. TWO TEMPTING scored at this level at Kempton in May and his last three runs have been in a higher grade. He hasn't been beaten far and can go in again though D Day Odette has run well in all three starts including in a better-grade handicap at Newmarket last time. Iskaheen hasn't shown much but gets plenty of weight from his rivals.
Persian Royal 2-1fav (9-11) Held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won going away, won at Doncaster 1m hcp (5) gf in Jul beating Snapcracklepop (9-10) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Two Tempting (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Fly leapt leaving stalls, midfield, ridden and edged right 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 1 1/2l behind Al Marmar (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Iskaheen (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway between horses over 1f out, kept on but never going pace to reach leaders, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Mount Kosciuszko (10-0) at Bath 1m hcp (6) gd in Jun.
D Day Odette 3-1 (8-12) Wore hood to post, tracked leader, led entering final 2f, ridden over 1f out, headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Ashky (8-9) at Newmarket 1m hcp fll (4) gd in Jun.