raced stand side, in touch for 5f, weakened
raced stand side, prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened
started slowly, always behind far side
in touch stand side, every chance over 2f out, soon weakened
raced stand side, held up, headway 3f out, led inside final 2f, stayed on strongly final furlong
raced stand side, started slowly, held up in rear, headway well over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, nearest finish
raced stand side, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent far side, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch stand side until over 1f out, weakened
raced far side, held up, joined leader 1f out, led far side towards finish, no chance with stand side group
raced far side, started slowly, always behind
raced stand side, held up rear, good headway 2f out, ran on well final furlong, not reach winner
raced far side, in touch, led over 1f out, headed 1f out, no chance with stand side group
raced stand side, held up mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leader stand side until weakened over 2f out, soon behind
raced stand side in touch, every chance 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong
raced far side, held up, headway to lead that group 1f out but no chance with stand side group
held up behind stand side, headway well over 1f out and every chance, one pace final furlong
raced stand side, held up behind, some late headway over 1f out, never nearer
tracked leader far side to over 3f out, soon weakened
led far side, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly
raced far side, held up in touch, ridden and weakened 3f out
prominent far side, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out
raced stand side, prominent on outer, effort 3f out, ridden and weakened quickly 2f out
raced stand side, led until headed inside final 2f, gradually weakened
An incredibly tough renewal of this valuable handicap can go to Mandobi, who is weighted to reverse Epsom form with the Mick Channon-trained Makfool and edges the narrowest of votes today. Channon also sends out Mokabra, who is respected on the very best of his form. But he has not really started to fire this season and the fitting of the headgear for the first time tempers the confidence further away from the top weight. So it may be prudent to look elsewhere when drawing up a shortlist of alternatives. Zonus, State Dilemma and Free Tip, all make a fair amount of appeal and are entitled to go close if they run up to form - with the last named marginally preferred as the best each-way alternative to the selection on these terms. There are a host of others in the race that are open to improvement and the likes of King Jock, Credit and Lucayan Legend are all worth keeping tabs on whatever happens this afternoon. Whereas Parkview Love has slowly been coming to hand this term and an improved show from him is anticipated. However, he in turn, has a little to find with the selection and may need a smaller field to be seen at his best. Therefore, with the step up in trip sure to suit, Madobi, looks a more reliable option and this where the buck stops for us. The son of Mark Of Esteem has been handed a favourable draw towards the stands' side rail, which Kieren Fallon will no doubt be live to once the gates fly open. Luck in running will play a huge part from there until they cross the line. But as the champion jockey was keen to keep the ride after their near miss together on Oaks-day at Epsom, he can put things right if Mandobi can stay out of trouble in a very tricky finale to day-three at Royal Ascot.
