held up in 5th of brisk pace, close 3f out, went 2nd over 1f out, driven ahead inside final furlong, ridden clear
pressed leader at brisk pace, ridden and weakened over 2f out
led at brisk pace, headed 2f out, chased winner to over 1f out, plugged on one pace inside final furlong
soon settled off brisk pace in 3rd, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon held
chased leading trio, pushed along 4f out, ridden and one pace on outside final 2f
slowly into stride, in rear, driven along on outside over 2f out, soon struggling
Lindelaan only found one too good last time and Sir Michael Stoute's charge gets the vote to return to winning ways; recent winners Capucci, Marning Star and Brave Hawk all make it to the shortlist. The selection has the visor on again and whilst she may not be the most straight-forward of the horses in the yard, a big run looks on the cards. The ground suits and this daughter of Rahy can defy top weight. Capucci won well on his handicap debut at Newbury. He was well-backed on that occasion and this son of King's Best deserves his six pound rise in the weights. Marning Star is game and consistent and he has fully deserved his two recent wins. However he has a higher mark to deal with today and in this stronger company he may just come up short. Brave Hawk was able to dominate when winning here recently, and if he were to get his own way out in front then he could be a big fly in the ointment. Meydan Dubai ran a fair race at Ascot last time and now drops in class, whilst Rich Kid and Ten Pole Tudor look to be slightly outclassed. An open affair, but possibly a good opportunity for Lindelaan to return to winning ways.
Lindelaan (USA) 6-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, chased winner approaching final furlong, running on, just denied, 2nd of 10, shd behind Scuffle (9-1) at Nottingham 1m 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Meydan Dubai (IRE) 50-1 (7-12) Held up towards rear far side, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on, not trouble leaders, 9th of 28, 6l behind Regal Parade (8-6) at Royal Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) frm.
Marning Star 8-1 (9-4) Made all, stayed on gamely final furlong, won at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp (4) gd beating Giant Love (9-5) by a nk, 12 ran.
Brave Hawk 10-1 (8-8) Made all, strongly pressed over 1f out, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, held on well, won at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf beating Glorious Gift (9-7) by 1l, 11 ran.
Ten Pole Tudor 28-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 10l behind Ink Spot (9-1) at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in May.
Rich Kid (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) In touch, led briefly 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 16, 8l behind Capucci (9-6) at Newbury 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd.
Capucci 15-8fav (9-6) Held up, headway 2f out, quickened to lead well over 1f out, ran on well, driven out, won at Newbury 1m 3yo hcp (5) gd beating Trumpet Lily (9-3) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
