always well behind, never a factor
always behind, weakened 3f out
close up, ridden to lead 3f out, headed over 2f out, no extra, weakened final furlong
started slowly, held up, always towards rear, eased when no chance well over 1f out, tailed off
started slowly, in touch halfway, soon ridden, weakened over 2f out, eased over 1f out, tailed off
prominent, ridden and every chance 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out
took keen hold in touch, led over 2f out, soon ridden, no extra when headed well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, ridden out
always in rear group, never a factor
held up, some headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
prominent, no impression on leaders from 2f out, beaten when slightly hampered over 1f out, stayed on one pace
steadied start, held up towards rear, headway 3f out, still plenty to do over 2f out, effort over 1f out, no quicken, not trouble leaders
always behind mid-division, never on terms
held up, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance, no extra well inside final furlong
held up, ridden and no headway 2f out, soon one pace, never nearer
towards rear, some progress 3f out, never nearer
started slowly, always behind, struggling final 2f
behind, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, no extra, one pace final furlong
always behind mid-division, kept on one pace final 2f, never nearer
in touch until weakened quickly from 3f out
held up, headway and in touch over 3f out, soon ridden, weakened 2f out
behind, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
raced wide in centre, prominent to halfway, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
started slowly, chased leaders after 2f, ridden over 3f out, weakened quickly over 2f out
behind, kept on final 2f, never nearer
led until headed 3f out, gradually weakened over 2f out
in touch to halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out
started slowly, towards rear, steady headway 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, nearest finish
chased leaders, effort 3f out, soon ridden, weakened quickly over 2f out
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BANKABLE is likely to be many people's idea of a Royal Ascot banker, and whilst it pains me to tip up a 2/1 shot in a 30-runner field, he really is hard to oppose; Lang Shining and We'll Come are just two who go on the shortlist. Having had the early part of his career held up due to foot problems, this strapping Medicean colt of Luca Cumani's looks to be fulfilling his early potential. His two wins this season have been effortless and he has shown an ability to act on any ground. Following his Listed win at Goodwood, he is theoretically well in here with just a 5lb penalty, and assuming that his high draw doesn't act against him, then he should prove hard to beat. Well-laid plans don't always come to fruition though and there are obvious dangers, with Lang Shining standing out. He bumped into a good one in Mia's Boy at York and he should still be competitive off this 5lb higher mark. Had he won at York he would be much shorter for this and he rates the main danger. Docofthebay could be interesting with the first-time blinkers on, and given the way he travels this race could be ideal, although most of his better form has been at shorter trips. Kavachi is lurking towards the bottom of the weights, whilst Ansells Pride is a game front-runner and is one who could run well at a bigger price. Mr Aviator's best form has been on the all-weather, Dubai's Touch has been out of touch this season whilst Secret World seems to have his optimum conditions, and could be capable of running well off top-weight. We'll Come represents Michael Jarvis, and he doesn't use headgear that often so it would be no surprise to see him run well especially now returned to a mile. Oceana Gold only has a length to find on the selection on their run here last September and is miles better off at the weights today; that should see him in the mix however the selection has improved leaps and bounds since whereas Oceana Gold needs to prove that his run last time was all wrong. The deeper you look the more dangers you find, however it is hard to get away from Bankable.
Secret World (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no real headway, 5th of 6, 9l behind Mutajarred (8-12) at Great Leighs 1m 2f stk (3) pol in May.
Pride of Nation (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, never dangerous, last of 10, well behind Third Set (9-4) at Nad Al Sheba 1m lst stk (1) std in Feb.
Diamond Tycoon (USA) 6-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 12l behind King of Dixie (9-2) at York 7f stk (3) gd in May.
Fajr (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, brief effort on inside over 2f out, soon ridden and beaten, 10th of 14, 10l behind Little White Lie (8-13) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Fight Club (GER) 100-1 (9-0) Led until headed narrowly just over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Smokey Oakey (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) sft in May.
Dubai's Touch 10-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 8, 21l behind Appalachian Trail (9-11) at Haydock 7f lst stk (1) gd in May.
Docofthebay (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Held up, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 13, 1l behind Capable Guest (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Mr Aviator (USA) 8-1 (9-9) Held up in mid-division on outer, headway to chase leaders, weakened over 2f out, virtually pulled up final furlong, last of 10, 28l behind Emirates Skyline (9-10) at Epsom 1m 2f hcap (2) gd.
Lang Shining (IRE) 8-11fav (8-7) In rear, headway and switched right 2f out, led over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Mia's Boy (8-7) at York 1m lst hcp (1) gf in May.
Final Verse 33-1 (9-5) Keen, tracking leaders, joined leader 4f out, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 15l behind Bankable (9-5) at Goodwood 1m lst stk (1) sft in May.
Humungous (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up rear, moderate late headway, never a factor, 12th of 22, 11l behind Zaahid (8-11) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in May.
Bankable (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Close up, headway 3f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, readily, won at Goodwood 1m lst stk (1) sft in May beating Lady Gloria (9-3) by 4l, 9 ran.
Emerald Wilderness (IRE) 6-1fav (9-0) Chased leading pair, 3rd straight, 2nd 2f out to over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Little White Lie (8-13) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Royal Power (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, running on when hampered inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Little White Lie (8-13) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Extraterrestrial 9-2 (8-10) Held up mid-division, not clear run over 2f out and again over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 11, nk behind Celtic Sultan (9-4) at Chester 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd in May.
Flipando (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden along and headway over 2f out, driven and stayed on final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-1) at Doncaster 7f hcap (2) gd in May.
We'll Come 7-1 (8-12) Reared start, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 22, 3l behind Zaahid (8-11) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gf in May.
Ballinteni 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leader on outer, ridden to challenge, every chance 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Bushman (9-2) at Sandown 1m hcap (3) sft in May.
Dream Lodge (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Never travelling in rear, struggling straight, last of 14, 21l behind Little White Lie (8-13) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Mujood 9-1 (8-10) Soon in touch, effort over 2f out, no impression on leaders when hampered over 1f out, 8th of 14, 8l behind Little White Lie (8-13) at Epsom 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Yarqus 16-1 (8-6) Held up, headway on inner over 3f out, effort over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 4l behind Capable Guest (8-12) at Redcar 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Sir Xaar (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 6th of 14, 6l behind Dhaular Dhar (8-1) at Doncaster 7f hcap (2) gd in May.
Oceana Gold 2-1fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, hung left, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 21l behind Fondled (8-9) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
Samarinda (USA) 14-1 (9-7) Dwelt, soon ridden along, tracked leader, lost place and action over 2f out, soon in rear, virtually pulled up final furlong, tailed off, last of 11, 45l behind Safari Sundowner (8-0) at Kempton 1m 2f hcap (3) pol.
Orchard Supreme 11-1 (8-13) Always behind until some headway 2f out, weakened under pressure over 1f out, 8th of 9, 10l behind Bushman (9-2) at Sandown 1m hcap (3) sft in May.
Crocodile Bay (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 10l behind Farley Star (9-6) at Haydock 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf.
Overturn (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, led over 5f out, headed over 1f out, kept on again under pressure, 4th of 11, 3/4l behind Twilight Star (9-0) at Sandown 1m hcap (3) gs.
Kavachi (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Steadied start, behind, headway over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 3/4l behind Humble Opinion (9-3) at York 1m 2f hcap (3) gd in May.
Ansells Pride (IRE) 11-4 (9-10) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, had every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Gold Sovereign (10-0) at Redcar 1m hcap (3) gf.
Little White Lie (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 4th straight, led over 2f out, hard driven final furlong, held on gamely, won at Epsom 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) gd beating Unshakable (8-8) by a nk, 14 ran.
