mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
mid-division, driven over 2f out, kept on same pace, never near leaders, weakened final furlong
towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out
behind, driven over 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, ridden and stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, soon ridden and one pace, no impression when lost place inside final furlong
in touch on inside, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead narrowly inside final furlong, held on
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden and one pace over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, never on terms
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, no impression with front pair, final 100 yards
mid-division, chased leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, every chance over 1f out, no extra and weakened final 100 yards
in touch, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, weakened inside final furlong
in touch on outside, lost place when hung right and wide over 5f out, soon behind, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, never a threat
tracked leaders, driven and lost place over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven to lead over 1f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on, just held
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 2f out, tracked leaders when not clear run over 1f out and again inside final furlong, switched left, ridden and kept on inside final 100 yards, unable to challenge
pressed leader, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, no extra and lost place inside final furlong
in rear, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never nearer
slowly into stride, behind, ridden and outpaced towards far side over 2f out, some headway under pressure over 1f out, never on terms, weakened final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon lost place, no extra
A competitive handicap where few can be discounted out of hand. UAE PRINCE has taken his form to a new level this year and looks to have a fantastic chance here on the basis of his recent Goodwood second. Going for the lowest draw, which has been a help in this race in recent years, he can win this valuable prize for a yard in good form. Khairaat is another who ran well at Goodwood recently and demands respect, ahead of Kentuckyconnection , provided he stays this far.
Khairaat (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, steady headway on outside 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, close 3rd when carried left towards finish, 3rd of 16, at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Snoano 14-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, weakened inside final 2f, 4th of 6, 6 3/4l behind Poet's Word (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Aug.
Baydar 16-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, going for run on inside when hampered inside final 2f, soon switched left, no headway, 11th of 16, at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Speed Company (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders on inside, hampered and snatched up inside final 2f, ridden and weakened over 1f out, behind and eased inside final furlong, 15th of 16, at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Bravery (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Close up, switched left 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 4 3/4l behind Flaming Spear (9-2) at York 1m hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Weekend Offender (FR) 7-4fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway 5f out, tracked leaders over 3f out, led narrowly inside final 2f, ridden over 1f out, edged left and kept on well final 100 yards, won at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Aug beating Royal Regent (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Eddystone Rock (IRE) 7-2 (9-12) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway on outside over 2f out, hung right under pressure over 1f out, challenging when hampered inside final furlong, no danger after, 4th of 7, 2 3/4l behind Thundering Blue (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Uae Prince (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, keeping on when not clearest of runs inside final furlong, soon hampered and switched left never able to challenge, 4th of 16, at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
First Flight (IRE) 7-2 (9-12) Awkwardly away in rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, last of 7, 2 3/4l behind Good Omen (8-12) at Yarmouth 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Dark Red (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden to lead inside final furlong, soon hung badly left, held on, all out, won at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Aug beating Fabricate (9-4) by hd, 16 ran.
Nicholas T 6-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Raising Sand (9-3) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Kentuckyconnection (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on to take 2nd place close home, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Constantino (8-11) at Newcastle 1m hcp (2) pol in Jun.
Storm King 25-1 (9-8) Led early, pressed leader, led again well over 2f out, soon ridden, edged right inside final 2f, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp (3) sft in Aug beating Born To Be Alive (9-5) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Gulf Of Poets 14-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway going well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Lord Of The Rock (9-10) at York 1m hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Titi Makfi 5-4fav (9-6) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden out, won at Newmarket 1m hcp fll (3) sft in Aug beating Prying Pandora (8-12) by nk, 5 ran.
Brorocco 9-2 (9-9) Dwelt in rear, switched to outer 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Game Starter (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Awake My Soul (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Anythingtoday (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Spring Offensive (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 8th of 17, 5 3/4l behind Storm King (9-8) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp (3) sft in Aug.
Beardwood 8-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost 4th place towards finish, 5th of 7, 8 1/2l behind Mukhayyam (8-13) at York 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Save The Bees 6-1 (9-10) Made all, ridden over 2f out, pressed from over 1f out, just held on post, won at Beverley 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Aug beating Hollywood Road (10-0) by hd, 5 ran.
