held up, under pressure halfway, soon tracking leaders, never on terms
mid-division, headway over 3f out, never able to challenge
held up mid-division, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon edged left and weakened
held up in touch, led approaching final furlong, ran on well
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, no extra
pulled hard in touch, every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always behind
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, every chance over 1f out, gradually weakened
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, gradually weakened
tracked leaders, weakened 2f out
outpaced halfway, soon no impression
held up in touch, ridden and headway over 1f, weakened quickly
led, hard ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
held up in touch, hard ridden to challenge well over 2f out, soon faded
always behind
Nonrunner
ROYAL DESTINATION may be a touch better than this lot and is forwarded as a confident selection. William Blake appeals as the leading hope of Mark Johnston's triumvirate of contenders (the Middleham-based trainer also sends out Yourgonnabelucky and Matraash), while Full Speed is also worth noting in the betting and can be a serious consideration for an each-way punt. A case can also be stated for Mull Of Killough, as he is improving at a rate of knots. But he has a stiff test as he faces older horses for the first time today. Full Speed has won here in the past but is obviously a tad higher in the weights. He is better than he consented to show last time out and could easily make the frame if he put his mind to the task in hand. William Blake was just behind the selection when they met at Glorious Goodwood but has his work cut out for him in a bid to reverse the form. Still, he has a big heart and can be virtually assured to give his all for Joe Fanning. He could have been better drawn, though. Therefore, it can pay to stick with Royal Destination, who is open to more improvement and he can be seriously fancied to get back to winning ways on a track that should suit him ideally.
Dream Lodge (IRE) 11-4 (9-1) Close up, ridden over 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Khateeb (9-1) at Pontefract 1m Listed stks (1) gd in Jul.
Kandidate 40-1 (9-9) Mid-division on outside, ridden over 2f out, never dangerous, 12th of 15, 16l behind Libel Law (8-10) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Bound By Honour (SAF) 33-1 (8-9) Settled in rear; ran on final 400m; nearest finish, 5th of 13, 11l behind Presvis (9-2) at Nad Al Sheba(UAE) 1m 2f hcap gd in Feb.
Jack Dawkins (USA) 14-1 (8-9) In rear, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 5th of 7, 11l behind Bushman (8-9) at Newmarket 1m stks (2) gd.
Royal Destination (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) In touch, raced keenly, progress to lead well over 2f out, edged right well over 1f out, soon headed, remained challenging, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Drumfire (9-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Jul.
Moheebb (IRE) 7-2fav (10-5) Held up, driven along over 2f out, soon no response, 8th of 11, 6l behind Bazergan (9-7) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Laterly (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ridden and effort well over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 1/2l behind Libel Law (8-10) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Cold Quest (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, last of 15, 30l behind Libel Law (8-10) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd.
Dona Alba (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, headway over 4f out, every chance well over 1f out, soon edged right, beaten when hampered inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 8l behind Drumfire (9-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Jul.
Stevie Thunder 9-2 (9-11) In rear, ridden and headway on outer over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Invincible Force (9-11) at Chester 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
William Blake 7-2fav (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, edged right and one pace, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Press The Button (9-5) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Gala Casino Star (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) In touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, lost 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/4l behind Chapter And Verse (8-9) at Ripon 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Full Speed (GER) 28-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, disputing 3rd 2f out, weakened final 1f and eased, 8th of 10, 9l behind Fanjura (9-7) at Ascot 1m 2f hcp 105 (2) gd in Jul.
Charminamix (IRE) 18-1 (8-1) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong but no danger, 8th of 14, 8l behind Drumfire (9-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (4yo+) (2) gd in Jul.
Yorgunnabelucky (USA) 7-2fav (9-6) Held up, pushed along 4f out, effort 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 18l behind Laaheb (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jul.
Matraash (USA) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leader, led 5f out, headed 3f out, ridden and hung right over 2f out, weakened and eased when beaten over 1f out, 9th of 14, 12l behind Classic Vintage (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jul.
Ra Junior (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway on wide outside over 1f out, kept on, never dangerous, 7th of 16, 6l behind Roman Republic (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Jul.
Wigwam Willie (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division, closer in 7th from 2f out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening, 4th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Rock And Roll Kid (8-13) at Galway 1m hcp 3yo+ sft in Jul.
Red Jade 10-1 (8-11) Held up in touch, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 9, 10l behind Hillview Boy (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) sft.
Mull Of Killough (IRE) 5-2fav (9-3) Held up, switched to outer 2f out, soon ridden, kept on approaching final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Tiger Reigns (8-12) at Haydock 1m 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
