soon prominent, on terms before halfway, pushed along 2f out, soon headed, close 4th 1f out, 3rd final 100yds, kept on
soon tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, 5th from 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, kept on
soon led, joined before halfway, narrowly headed final 100yds, kept on well, just failed
held up, pushed along and last 2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along and switched right 2f out, progress and challenged 1f out and every chance, 4th final 100yds, one pace
prominent, on terms from 2f out, gained narrow lead final 100yds, stayed on well, all out
soon tracked leaders, pushed along under 2f out, dropped to 6th from 1f out, one pace and last close home
UK raiders have won seven of the last ten. Richard Fahey scored with Utmost Respect in 2009 and will be expecting another big effort from DON'T TOUCH. The unbeaten Ayr Gold Cup winner certainly deserves the step-up to Group level and looked as though he'd improved again when reappearing with a clear-cut victory at Haydock. The veteran Maarek finished runner-up in this a year ago but hasn't been in the same kind of form and has finished behind both Mobsta and Fort Del Oro this season. The former ran moderately when stepped up to Group 3 level at Newmarket but the latter is progressing nicely and looks a big threat after completing a Listed race double at Naas last month. Dick Whittington, a Group 1 winning juvenile, hasn't shown much in two starts this campaign though it's too early to write him. Gordon Lord Byron may find a few of these too quick on this ground these days.
Dick Whittington (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, under pressure halfway, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 7l behind Magical Memory (9-8) at York 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May.
Don't Touch 6-4fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, shaken up over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, edged left and led inside final furlong, ran on, readily, won at Haydock 6f stks (2) gd in May beating Baccarat (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Flight Risk (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Pushed along briefly early, soon raced in 7th, ridden approaching halfway, still 7th 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Fort Del Oro (9-7) at Naas 5f lst stks (1) gd in Apr.
Gordon Lord Byron (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 17 3/4l behind Onenightidreamed (9-10) at Curragh 7f Grp 3 stks (1) hvy in Apr.
Maarek 7-2 (9-12) Dwelt, soon pushed along in rear, no impression and disputed 8th 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong, slightly impeded closing stages, 7th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Fort Del Oro (9-7) at Naas 5f lst stks (1) gd in Apr.
Mobsta (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Held up, pushed along over 2f out, never on terms, 9th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Magical Memory (9-6) at Newmarket 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gs in Apr.
Fort Del Oro (IRE) 13-8fav (9-7) Chased leaders, 6th early, still 6th 2f out and soon pushed along, 4th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead from over 50yds out, won at Naas 5f lst stks (1) gd in Apr beating Monsieur Joe (9-12) by 1l, 10 ran.
Moviesta (USA) 25-1 (9-8) Awkward start, held up, headway over 1f out, soon weakened, 11th of 12, 11 3/4l behind Magical Memory (9-8) at York 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in May.
