raced on outside, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders
raced on stands rail in mid-division, not clear run from over 1f out, switched right and ran on inside final furlong, not recover
held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no danger
held up in rear until moderate headway final furlong
in touch until weakened quickly over 2f out
chased leader, led 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
dwelt, switched left from wide draw and held up in rear, headway final furlong, no chance
raced alone in centre course, in touch until weakened quickly over 2f out
held up in mid-division, not clear run briefly over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on well
chased leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden to chase winner 1f out, no impression final furlong and lost 2nd towards finish
chased leaders on stands side rail, not clear run briefly over 2f out, hung right and stayed on same peace final furlong
held up in rear, effort towards outer, not clear run briefly 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd towards finish, not reach winner
chased leaders over 4f
never reached beyond mid-division
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out, eased when beaten final furlong
soon crossed over from wide draw to lead against stands side rail, headed 3f out, soon hanging right and weakened over 2f out
always behind
Notability has been laid out for the big race and can come out on top ahead of Munaddam, Zomerlust, Partners In Jazz and Commando Scott to name but a few. As usual there is a long list here rather than a short-list, but Michael Jarvis won this 12 months ago with Iffraaj, and is sure to have Notability spot on to repeat the feat. The son of King's Best goes on the ground and was a progressive sort last year, his only poor run coming on his final start on fast going in the Britannia Stakes at Royal Ascot at York. He was beaten a whisker earlier by Home Affairs in the Silver Bowl at Haydock, and the latter came out to win a Listed race recently, so from a form perspective he has nothing to fear from any of his rivals here, and if he can get into the lead early, can gallop his way to victory under Mr Ascot himself, Frankie Dettori. Munaddam was the subject of good reports before finishing second on his comeback at Lingfield a fortnight ago and has not had much racing. He shows plenty of speed and might not relish conditions today. There is a strong northern challenge, with the likes of Zomerlust, Game Lad, Commando Scott and Partners In Jazz all respected. The latter hails from a bang-in-form stable and will love the ground. He just needs to prove that he stays, and if doing so can make the frame at a decent price. There are many more that are probably worth a mention, but in the space allowed we shall sum up by nominating Notability as the one to beat.
Mine (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) In touch main group, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 23rd of 25, 19l behind Forgery (8-6) at Newbury 1m hcap (2) gd in Apr.
Notability (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon no impression, 9th of 21, 11l behind Mostashaar (9-1) at York 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Compton's Eleven 22-1 (9-4) Raced stand side, chased leaders over 4f, 13th of 14, 22l behind King's Caprice (8-5) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Jalamid (IRE) 18-1 (9-9) Steadied rear, kept on final furlong, never in contention, 10th of 17, 4l behind Kostar (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcap (2) gd.
Munaddam (USA) 10-1 (9-6) Close up on outside, ridden to lead inside final 2f, headed inside final furlong, one pace, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Kostar (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcap (2) gd.
Coleorton Dancer 20-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden to lead briefly 2f out, every chance when ridden and edged left entering final furlong, not quicken, 4th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Kostar (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcap (2) gd.
Zomerlust 16-1 (9-12) Held up and switched left soon after start, headway on inner 2f out, led 1f out, ran on well, won at Pontefract 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Apr beating Commando Scott (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
One More Round (USA) 33-1 (8-9) Raced centre, behind, switched right and headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never reached leaders, 8th of 26, 2l behind Mutamared (8-11) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf.
Kamanda Laugh 9-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Kostar (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcap (2) gd.
Pinpoint (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, led 2f out, drew clear final furlong, won at Salisbury 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Oct beating Tabadul (9-7) by 3l, 12 ran.
Partners In Jazz (USA) 11-1 (8-13) Raced far side, slowly into stride, always behind, 10th of 14, 4 1/2l behind King's Caprice (8-5) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Prince Of Thebes (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Raced far side, with leader until led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind King's Caprice (8-5) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Paper Talk (USA) 6-1co-fav (8-11) Led stand side group, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 6l behind King's Caprice (8-5) at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Marching Song 25-1 (8-12) Held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 13, 3l behind Something (9-3) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Mar.
Game Lad 11-2 (9-9) Prominent, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3l behind Minority Report (9-3) at Thirsk 1m hcp 0-100 (2) frm.
Cool Panic (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Took keen hold behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final 2f, 5th of 13, 8l behind Zero Tolerance (9-1) at York 1m lst hcp (1) sft.
Commando Scott (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, led well over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ayr 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs beating Rising Shadow (9-4) by 2l, 10 ran.
Zohar (USA) 9-1 (8-9) Keen hold, held up in touch, ridden 3f out, no impression final 2f, 8th of 10, 6l behind Public Forum (8-11) at Sandown 1m hcap (2) gd in Apr.
King's Caprice 20-1 (8-5) Led far side group and overall leader, headed over 2f out, rallied and led again over 1f out, all out, won at Newmarket 7f hcap (2) gf in Apr beating Prince Of Thebes (8-9) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Lord Mayor 66-1 (9-5) Prominent, led after 2f, headed 2f out, weakened quickly, last of 17, 8l behind Kostar (8-11) at Lingfield 7f hcap (2) gd.
