mid-division, ridden halfway, stayed on final furlong, not reached leading pair
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
very slowly away, in rear, ridden 2f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, effort to lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, just held on
chased leaders, ridden to chase winner 1f out, ran on towards finish
in rear, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, ridden halfway, kept on approaching final furlong
held up in touch, ridden over 2f out, slightly outpaced over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride, headway to mid-division halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
with leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
The market will have its say about the newcomers however Khor Dubai looks sure to benefit from this step up in trip and he gets the vote ahead of Aakef and Flyit. The selection was well-held in the Windsor Castle at Royal Ascot after missing the break but he is evidently well-thought of within the Godolphin set-up. He is bred to appreciate this longer trip and he runs like it will suit so he gets the narrow vote. Aakef is held by the selection on their Ascot clash but he may have found the occasion working against him and an improved performance should not be ruled out, whilst Flyit has put in two good runs albeit at a lower level. Annopolis and Magling look the most interesting newcomers; but the former's stable is yet to fire with their two-year-old's and the latter's stables horses normally improve leaps and bounds for their first run. At a price Magical Illusion could hit a place, as his recent run looks fairly solid, however it is Khor Dubai who can lead them home.
Annapolis Anabaa colt out of 7f winner Pennyghael.
Clerical (USA) 66-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 12, 14l behind Fareer (9-3) at Doncaster 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jun.
Flyit (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, rallied and no extra close home, 2nd of 14, shd behind Blushing Maid (8-12) at Bath 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jun.
Jacobite Prince (IRE) Chevalier colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Khor Dubai (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Held up in mid-division, not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right, stayed on same pace after, 9th of 25, 7l behind Flashmans Papers (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Magaling (IRE) Medicean colt out of 1m2f winner Fling.
River Dee (IRE) Almutawakel colt, half-brother to winning sprinter Getatem.
Sericus (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, always in rear, last of 11, 14l behind Rose Diamond (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Siciliando 5-1 (8-11) Chased winner, weakened halfway, 5th of 6, 14l behind Lucky Redback (8-11) at Leicester 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) gf in Jun.
Lady Dinsdale (IRE) Refuse To Bend filly, half-sister to winning sprinter Calmdownmate.
Magical Illusion 20-1 (8-7) Went left start, outpaced, 5th of 6, 6l behind Russet Reward (9-2) at Bath 5f nov stk (4) gf in Jun.
Missou Maiden Medicean filly, half-sister to 2 winning milers.
Aakef (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, edged right under pressure, weakened over 1f out, 17th of 25, 13l behind Flashmans Papers (9-3) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
