held up in mid-division, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, kept on same pace closing stages
led until over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well
tracked leaders, every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong
with leader, weakened quickly over 2f out
mid-division, headway over 2f out, hung left and weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, some late headway, never a factor
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, soon one pace
chased leaders, under pressure over 2f out, soon weakened
dwelt, held up in touch, ridden and every chance over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
raced keenly in mid-division, headway when hung right over 1f out, soon weakened
ALBAASIL was so stylish in running away from 12 rivals in a competitive handicap on the final day of Newmarket's July meeting. He looks destined for Group company any time soon but this is a decent prize worth taking en route to better things. The concern is the ground as all three outings have been on good to firm ground but hopefully he'll handle easier conditions. My Freedom looms as a threat after being nabbed on the post in another hot handicap from the July meeting. He travelled really well through the race before still looking inexperienced late on. However, it remains a very good effort for which he is up 4lb. Andrew Balding is double-handed with Stage Attraction looking his best hope as he seeks a hat-trick off a fair mark. Rave and Mariachi Man are on the upgrade but look too close to the selection in the weights.
Albaasil (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Held up in touch, switched left and headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, ran on strongly, impressive, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf beating Dimension (9-2) by 3l, 13 ran.
Mariachi Man 10-3 (9-7) Pressed leader, led over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to go clear final furong, won at Ayr 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) sft in Jun beating Rave (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Rave (IRE) 9-2fav (9-2) Held up towards rear on outside, smooth headway on outside approaching final 2f, quickened to lead over 1f out, soon clear, ran on well, easily, won at Ascot 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating El Wasmi (9-0) by 4l, 10 ran.
Ahlaain (USA) 66-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, never in contention, 9th of 16, 12l behind Pisco Sour (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gs in Jun.
Crown Counsel (IRE) 11-8fav (9-10) Tracked winner, challenged from 2f out, ridden and unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Salient (8-12) at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Alnashmy (FR) 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, no impression under pressure in 6th from over 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sean Og Coulston (9-5) at Tipperary 7f hcp.
My Freedom (IRE) 4-1fav (9-2) Raced far side, held up, headway to lead and overall leader 2f out, soon edged right, ridden and hung left then swerved right inside final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 19, ns behind Albaqaa (9-7) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Seattle Drive (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 8th of 13, 8l behind Albaasil (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Stage Attraction (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Stumbled start, tracked leaders, switched left and smooth headway well over 2f out, shaken up to lead 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Sandown 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd beating Galiando (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Aerial Acclaim (IRE) 13-2 (8-3) Slowly into stride and pushed along briefly towards rear, headway when not clearest of runs and squeezed through over 1f out, stayed on to 3rd final 100 yards, carried right well inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Chilled (8-13) at Sandown 7f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Abergeldie (USA) 11-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden clear from over 1f out, stayed on, won at Chepstow 1m fll hcp (5) gs beating Destiny Of Dreams (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
