mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden over 2f out, edged left and ran on inside final furlong, never on terms
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, went 3rd towards finish
edged left soon after start, prominent, driven over 1f out, lost 3rd and no extra towards finish
led, headed over 4f out, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
not much room just after start, always in rear
chased leaders, improved from over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won going away
not much room start, always towards rear
edged right start, mid-division, driven over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch in mid-division, effort 2f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
led over 4f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression on winner towards finish
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The unbeaten ROYAL ACLAIM (NAP) won a Listed race over course and distance in a manner that suggested she was ready for the step up to this level. James Tate’s filly looks worth sticking with having easily accounted for last year’s winner Winter Power last time. The latter beat both Emaraaty Ana and Dragon Symbol last season but Highfield Princess looks a bigger danger having won at the highest level in France recently after landing a Group 2 sprint over 6f here back in May. Flotus is another down in distance on the back of a Group 3 success on the Knavesmire but Khaadem beat Raasel a neck when winning the King George Stakes over the minimum trip at Goodwood and is preferred. It’s been sometime since a two-year-old won this but Richard Fahey lets The Platinum Queen take her chance having won here before landing a conditions' race at Goodwood.
Acklam Express (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Midfield, ridden 2f out, no extra, 7th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Khaadem (9-4) at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Clarendon House 16-1 (9-4) Chased leader, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Khaadem (9-4) at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Dragon Symbol 1-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, switched right 2f out, ridden to challenge and led inside final furlong, ran on strongly, comfortably, won at Hamilton 5f stks (3) gd in Jul beating Boonie (8-13) by 3 1/2l, 4 ran.
Emaraaty Ana 66-1 (9-8) Prominent, ridden 2f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Alcohol Free (9-5) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Khaadem (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Midfield, headway travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on well, won at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jul beating Raasel (9-4) by nk, 11 ran.
Lazuli (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Prominent, ridden 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Khaadem (9-4) at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Raasel 3-1fav (9-4) Held up, ridden 2f out, ran on very well inside final furlong, never nearer, 2nd of 11, nk behind Khaadem (9-4) at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jul.
New York City (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra final 150 yards, 6th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Go Bears Go (9-6) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Highfield Princess (FR) 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, headway to lead 1f out, ran on gamely, won at Deauville 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gs in Aug beating Minzaal (9-4) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Winter Power (IRE) 11-4jfav (8-10) Soon led, pushed along 2f out, lost lead before 1f out, ridden along and weakened, 6th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Royal Aclaim (8-5) at York 5f lst stks (1) gf in Jul.
Flotus (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Prominent, led after 1f, edged left over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably, won at York 6f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gf in Jul beating Adaay To Remember (9-6) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Royal Aclaim (IRE) 11-4jfav (8-5) Tracked leader, travelled well 2f out, led going easy before 1f out, impressive, won at York 5f lst stks (1) gf in Jul beating Mondammej (9-1) by 2l, 10 ran.
The Platinum Queen (IRE) 5-6fav (9-2) Soon led, ridden and quickened up well over 1f out, went clear final furlong, impressive, won at Goodwood 5f fll stks (2) gf in Jul beating Union Court (9-2) by 4l, 10 ran.
Ainsdale 50-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, switched left over 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 4th of 11, 7l behind Sense Of Duty (8-9) at Newcastle 6f Grp 3 stks (1) pol in Jun.
Ebro River (IRE) 5-2jfav (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along and switched right to chase leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Chester 6f lst stks (1) gs in Jul beating Princess Shabnam (8-9) by 1 3/4l, 7 ran.
