in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
prominent, ridden and every chance over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, ran on final furlong, not reach leaders
hampered start, soon tracked leader, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, kept on
went right start, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, always in rear
prominent, chased leader over 1f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, ran on
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out
slowly into stride, always in rear
went right start and slowly into stride, towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden and hung left over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
dwelt, mid-division, weakened over 2f out
dwelt, mid-division, pushed along halfway, effort 2f out, eased final furlong
ponied to start, tracked leaders, ridden and hung left 2f out, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division, weakened 2f out
EL MUQBIL created a strong visual impression when fourth on debut under a tender ride and he can go a few places better here. Not only do Brian Meehan's runners tend to improve for a run, the yard are flying, so with Richard Hills preferring this son of Medician to Edmaj the vibes are positive. Barry Hills does have a fine record on the Knavesmire so the latter can't be ignored, especially after a fine first run at Sandown when just ahead of a subsequent winner and the well-backed Star Of Dance. Flodden looks held by our selection so best of the twice-raced runners may be Moriarty, a horse who should appreciate stepping back up in trip after being beaten a short-head at Newbury, but it would be a slight surprise were something less-exposed not to improve past him. Terdaad is from a strong family and is closely related to a debut winner and fellow newcomer Ashva represents a yard returning to form after a winner here this week, while Tees and Cees, Ollon and Bahri Sheen are others who could contend a strong maiden.
Ashva (USA) Quiet American colt out of Pondicherry.
Bahri Sheen (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Held up in touch, outpaced over 2f out, switched right approaching final furlong, ran on well, never reached winner, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Speedfit Girl (8-9) at Windsor 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd.
Edmaaj (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, held up towards rear, no room over 2f out until over 1f out, soon ridden and headway, stayed on well to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Borug (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
El Muqbil (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden 2f out, edged left and stayed on final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Native Khan (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (2) gf in Jul.
Flodden (USA) 9-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, edged left and stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Farhh (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Marc De Savoie (IRE) Aussie Rules colt out of Guantanamera.
Moriarty (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders towards stands side rail, strong challenge and hung badly left from over 1f out, disputing lead throughout final furlong, faltered towards finish, just failed, 2nd of 11, shd behind Murbeh (9-3) at Newbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Oliver's Gold 12-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 20l behind Neebras (9-3) at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Jun.
Ollon (USA) 15-8fav (9-3) Dwelt, raced keenly, mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, chased winner when edged left entering final furlong, kept on, no impression, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Next Edition (9-3) at Redcar 7f 2yo mdn (5) fm in Jul.
Pitkin 11-1 (9-3) Towards rear and outpaced, struggling from halfway, 7th of 8, 29l behind Common Touch (9-3) at York 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf in Jul.
Star Of Dance (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Behind, pushed along over 1f out, kept on, never a threat, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Borug (9-3) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul.
Tees And Cees (IRE) Bahamian Bounty colt out of Berkeley Lodge.
Terdaad (IRE) Shamardal colt out of Akrmina.
The Bells O Peover 8-1 (9-3) Intouch, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 11l behind Zacynthus (8-10) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jun.
Smart Step 16-1 (9-0) Chased leader until 3f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 11, 8l behind Kalahaag (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo fll mdn (2) gd in Jul.
Spey Song (IRE) Singspiel filly out of All Embracing.
Syncopated Lady (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, weakened 1f out, 6th of 7, 10l behind Najoum (9-0) at Redcar 7f 2yo stks (5) gf.
