raced wide in touch, pushed along over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
close up, headway and every chance over 1f out, led entering final furlong, ran on
mid-division, pushed along 2f out, never nearer
very slowly away soon recovered, towards rear, never on terms
mid-division, pushed along and weakened over 1f out
dwelt always towards rear
held up, weakened over 3f out, tailed off
raced wide held up, good headway under stand side rail over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong
raced wide in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always towards rear
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on, not reach leaders
close up, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
in rear, pushed along 3f out, not trouble leaders
always in rear
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, rallied to lead again over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on
tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
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A cracking and wide-open renewal of this famous old handicap with plenty of quality on show. King's Advice could be interesting as it would be typical of a Mark Johnston runner to rediscover his best form at just the right time. He was a strong fancy for this 12 months ago when 9lb higher but ran a shocker. Willie Mullins’ TRUE SELF finished sixth last year when 2lb higher and has again had a light campaign so should be thereabouts but Trueshan would have had a better chance had the ground not dried out. Fujaira Prince won in a canter over this trip at Royal Ascot but has been hit with a 9lb rise and a high draw may not have helped Pablo Escobarr, who is trying this trip for the first time. Pondus was disappointing at Leopardstown after winning a Listed race at Roscommon but Monica Sheriff could be anything having won her last five starts. Galloping tracks suit Euchen Glen and Jim Goldie’s course winner is one of the more likely outsiders.
Deja (FR) 5-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, wide and headway over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Jul beating Laafy (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Trueshan (FR) 5-4fav (9-5) Held up, wide and headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, led post, won at Haydock 1m 4f lst stks (1) gs in Jul beating Alignak (9-5) by shd, 7 ran.
Fujaira Prince (IRE) 3-1fav (9-4) Raced wide early, went 2nd after 1f, led going strongly over 2f out, clear over 1f out, very easily, won at Ascot 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Jun beating Selino (9-2) by 3 3/4l, 16 ran.
Pablo Escobarr (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Held up towards rear, niggled along over 2f out, pushed along to lead 1f out, ran on well, won at Goodwood 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jul beating Desert Encounter (9-1) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
True Self (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Slowly away, raced in rear, progress under 3f out, no impression and ridden in 6th over 1f out, one paced final furlong, 6th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Snow (8-13) at Cork 1m 4f Grp 3 fll stks (1) Yielding in Jul.
Ghostwatch (IRE) (8-13) 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Get Shirty (8-13) at Deauville 1m 7f lst stks gd in Aug.
Pondus 11-10fav (9-10) Chased leaders on outer early, a little keen, settled in rear after 4f , progress to 3rd over 4f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 4th and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 1 3/4l behind Nickajack Cave (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Stargazer (IRE) 10-3 (9-9) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway and switched right entering final 2f, pressing leader when pushed right, pushed along to lead close home, won at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) pol in Apr beating Cosmelli (9-2) by nk, 5 ran.
Scarlet Dragon 14-1 (9-9) In rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Deja (9-10) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Alright Sunshine (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway tracking leaders over 2f out, hung right and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 16, 11 1/4l behind Fujaira Prince (9-4) at Ascot 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
King's Advice 11-2 (9-10) Led early, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Hochfeld (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Shailene (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Slow to break, held up in rear, headway over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, strong challenge entering final furlong, stayed on, edged left and held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Hochfeld (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Monica Sheriff (8-10) won at Saint-Cloud 1m 6f Grp 3 gs in Oct beating Endorphine (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Ranch Hand 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 8f out until 3f out, ridden and not able to go with leaders over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 5, 4 3/4l behind Eagles By Day (9-0) at York 1m 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Verdana Blue (IRE) 4-1fav (9-10) Close up, headway and not clear run 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 19, 1l behind Coeur de Lion (9-1) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp stks (2) gs in Jun.
Euchen Glen 150-1 (9-9) Keen in touch, pushed along over 2f out, not trouble leaders, 5th of 7, 6 1/2l behind Stradivarius (9-9) at Goodwood 2m Grp 1 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Island Brave (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Dropped in start, behind, niggled along 6f out, switched left over 2f out, good headway and edged right over 1f out, soon led, stayed on well, won at Ascot 2m hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Mondain (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Jeremiah 10-3fav (9-6) Raced keenly towards rear, bit closer in mid-division on inside halfway, not clear run and switched left inside final 2f, ridden and stayed on late, never going pace to get involved, 8th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Look Closely (9-3) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Glencadam Glory 11-1 (9-11) In rear, pushed along and slightly outpaced over 3f out, ridden and headway entering final furlong, ran on, 5th of 8, 3/4l behind Spanish Archer (9-10) at Ripon 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Dash Of Spice 17-2 (9-10) Raced keenly, led, headed entering final 2f, soon hung left and lost 2nd, weakened final furlong, 5th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Jeremiah (9-3) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Hochfeld (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Held up in mid-division, headway on outside over 2f out, led over 1f out, hard pressed, stayed on well, holding 2nd towards finish, won at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Shailene (9-6) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Communique (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened 2f out, soon behind, last of 7, 14 1/2l behind Hukum (8-9) at Newbury 1m 5f Grp 3 stks (1) gs in Aug.
Floating Artist 12-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along and not clear run briefly over 2f out, rallied under pressure over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 5 3/4l behind Fujaira Prince (9-4) at Ascot 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
El Misk 8-1 (9-5) Close up, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Trueshan (9-5) at Haydock 1m 4f lst stks (1) gs in Jul.
