tracked leader, led 5f out, stayed far side alone over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, came centre over 3f out, led over 1f out, pushed out
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Prince Eiji was only beaten a head in a Listed race at Ascot before pulling much too hard in the Queen Anne at the Royal meeting. He is eased in grade here but hasn’t won since his racecourse debut in 2018. AZANO is also a proven performer in Listed company and only gave best close home at Pontefract 12 days ago. He does have a bit to find with the Varian runner and Lord Of The Lodge on official ratings but the latter ran a shocker at Newmarket after a close second in a Group 3 at Leopardstown and Symbolize appears to have lost the plot.
Azano 16-1 (9-5) Led and set good pace, went clear over 2f out, came back to the field inside final 2f, ridden inside final furlong, headed and no extra inside final 100 yards, soon dropped to 3rd, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind Brunch (9-5) at Pontefract 1m lst stks (1) gf in Jul.
Lord Of The Lodge (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Chased leader, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 9, 19l behind Glorious Journey (9-5) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Symbolize (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Close up far side, led this group 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 18, 7 1/4l behind Motakhayyel (9-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Volatile Analyst (USA) 10-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, effort and headway over 3f out, going well over 2f out, ridden 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra, 4th of 6, 2 1/4l behind Marie's Diamond (9-7) at Ayr 1m hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Prince Eiji 50-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led 5f out, ridden and headed entering final 2f, weakened quickly, last of 11, 13 3/4l behind Palace Pier (9-0) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.