raced far side and in touch, effort and every chance over 1f out when saddle slipped
chased leaders centre, ridden along halfway, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
never better than mid-division, stands side group
prominent stands side, pushed along halfway, ridden over 1f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
led centre group and overall leader, was headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent for 3f
led stands side group, was headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
jumped right at start and held up centre, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace
in touch stands side, led group over 1f out, overall leader entering final furlong, driven and kept on gamely inside final furlong
chased leaders to halfway centre
held up, headway over 1f out, driven and every chance entering final furlong, kept on same pace
in touch centre group, effort over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
always rear division
in touch stands side, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
chased leaders centre, effort over 2f, weakened final furlong
chased leaders centre, ridden along halfway, weakened final furlong
in touch stands side group, ridden over 2f out, driven and one pace final furlong
chased leaders to halfway centre
mid-division stands side, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish
always behind
Elhamri should not be underestimated in this truly open handicap and he is sporting option in the finale; Morinqua and Rasaman are quite closely matched and have to merit respect, while Valery Borzov is at the right end of the weights to run a big race, so looks the best option from David Nicholls pair of contenders. Significant rain would be a worry for the last named, though. So a carefully monitoring of the ground is advised before taking the plunge with the three-year-old. Rasaman was just in behind Morinqua when they met at Goodwood at the start of this month and, assuming the form holds up, a big run can anticipated from this son of Namid. Some give underfoot may well suit Michael Jarvis' charge and he rates as fair value here. Morinqua has already enjoyed a cracking season - including a course and distance success amongst her haul. A steep rise up the weights has duly followed, but she is an honest type that has coped with every test put in front of her. She handles most types of ground and is expected to be on the premises once more. However, Elhamri - a winner at Royal Ascot last year - has a touch of class about him and, as this is his easiest assignment of this campaign so far, he is no forlorn hope to bounce back. Sylvester Kirk has always said this fellow is all about speed and, at double figure odds, he would be too tempting to ignore today.
Invincible Force (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 9, 6l behind Genki (8-12) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Fathom Five (IRE) 3-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on towards finish, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Our Little Secret (8-9) at Chester 5f lst stk (1) sft in Jul.
Dazed And Amazed 12-1 (9-12) Held up behind, ridden and headway over 1f out, no further impression inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Genki (8-12) at Ascot 6f 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Elhamri 25-1 (9-1) With far side leaders, weakening when hung right over 1f out, 17th of 24, 8l behind Stoneacre Lad (8-7) at Ascot 5f hcp 0-110 (2) gs in Jul.
Morinqua (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed final half furlong, no extra, 2nd of 20, 3/4l behind Marozi (8-7) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Yungaburra (IRE) 40-1 (9-8) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 13, 13l behind Judd Street (9-7) at Haydock 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Blue Echo 14-1 (8-10) With leaders, led over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 10, 6l behind Theann (8-10) at York 6f fll stk Grp 3 (1) sft in Jul.
Peak District (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Held up in touch, 6th and headway after halfway, 3rd 1f out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Baggio (9-12) at Navan 6f hcp 0-95 gd in Jun.
Northern Fling 25-1 (8-12) Hung right throughout, behind, stayed on final furlong, never dangerous, 10th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Marozi (8-7) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
He's A Humbug (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Led near side to over 1f out, soon weakened, 15th of 27, 5l behind Pearly Wey (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Special Day 11-2 (8-8) Steady start, held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, hung left and kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2l behind King's Apostle (8-3) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Luscivious 40-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden and headway 2f out, hung right and weakened 1f out, 15th of 20, 7l behind Marozi (8-7) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Zanida (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Raced stands side, led and overall leader, ridden over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 19, 5l behind Tarteel (9-5) at Newmarket 7f 3yo fll hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jul.
Maker's Mark (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Prominent, chased leader 3f out, switched left entering final furlong, ran on under pressure to lead final 100yds, won at Newbury 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Peter Island (9-0) by a nk, 12 ran.
The Nifty Fox 15-2 (9-7) Behind, not clear run 2f out to over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 10, 6l behind Ishetoo (8-9) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Rasaman (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 20, 1l behind Marozi (8-7) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Makshoof (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Soon pushed along in rear, never dangerous, last of 9, 8l behind Fathom Five (9-7) at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Foxy Music 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders to halfway, soon outpaced, 9th of 10, 10l behind Ishetoo (8-9) at Thirsk 5f 3yo hcp (4) gd.
Valery Borzov (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Held up, headway 2f out, soon ridden, ran on strongly final 100 yards, nearest finish, 3rd of 20, 1l behind Marozi (8-7) at Goodwood 5f 3yo hcp (3) gf.
Just Joey 7-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Diminuto (8-0) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
