steadied start, well in rear, some headway from 2f out, never dangerous
well in rear, ridden halfway, outpaced over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, every chance over 1f out, one pace final furlong, lost 2nd close home
steadied start, settled behind leaders, ridden to lead going well over 1f out, soon in command, driven out
held up behind, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, one pace final furlong
led until headed over 1f out, weakened
prominent, ridden and effort over 1f out, not pace to challenge, kept on
tracked leaders to halfway, soon ridden, gradually weakened
slowly into stride, held up towards rear but in touch, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
in touch on rail, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on, not trouble leaders
tracked leader to over 2f out, soon weakened
held up toward rear, headway over 1f out, kept on well to take 2nd close home, not trouble winner
Nonrunner
A wide open contest gets proceedings underway and many would have chances on their best form but the principals look to be Firenze, Border Music and Gloved Hand and the vote is given to Firenze. The selection was a fair third behind Greenslades last time out. He is sure to strip fitter here and off what looks a fair mark and under conditions that suit he is taken to score. Boarder Music rates the main danger on his latest second behind Royal Challenge. He remains at the right end of the handicap and with his yard in form he will not be far away.Gloved Hand was behind the selection last time and on the same terms here there is no reason why he should gain his revenge. Angel Sprints loves this track and could go well at a ,price but he has been done no favours by the draw. Of the remainder Mine Behind has conditions to suit and could go well at a price but he looks weighted up to his bet and with this in mind for the winner we return to Firenze.
Sir Edwin Landseer (USA) (9-0) 9th of 16, 6l behind Raging Creek (9-0) at Jebel Ali 5f lst stk std in Mar.
Stagbury Hill (USA) 33-1 (9-9) Held up, ridden over 3f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never dangerous, last of 7, 7l behind Polar Magic (9-6) at Goodwood 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in May.
Woodcote (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Raced centre prominent over 4f, 14th of 26, 4l behind Mutamared (8-11) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf in May.
Firenze 8-1 (8-8) Broke well, soon held up, headway over 2f out, chased leaders from over 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Greenslades (8-13) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
Jayanjay 33-1 (8-7) Always behind near side, never near leaders, 14th of 20, 6l behind Desert Lord (8-8) at Epsom 5f hcap (2) gf.
Gloved Hand 14-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Greenslades (8-13) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
Gallantry 4-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 12, 15l behind Lizarazu (8-0) at Warwick 7f hcap (4) gf in May.
Mine Behind 8-1 (9-0) Behind, ridden 2f out, lost action and eased approaching final furlong, 16th of 17, 12l behind Beaver Patrol (9-1) at Epsom 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Angel Sprints 11-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind The Lord (9-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
Pic Up Sticks 11-1 (9-4) Keen hold, held up, headway going well over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 16th of 18, 13l behind Exmoor (8-8) at Newbury 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May.
Fantasy Believer 22-1 (8-11) Behind, ridden and hung left from 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 6th of 17, 3l behind Beaver Patrol (9-1) at Epsom 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
Seamus Shindig 16-1 (8-4) Held up, some late headway, never nearer, 5th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Greenslades (8-13) at Newmarket 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
Safari Sunset (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Prominent, brought main group towards stand side 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 16, 5l behind Jayanjay (8-13) at Brighton 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Oct.
Border Music 15-2 (9-3) Dwelt, soon mid-division, good headway going well over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, headed, not pace of winner inside final, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Royal Challenge (9-3) at Windsor 6f hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
High Reach 12-1 (8-12) Led far side group, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened, 24th of 26, 10l behind Mutamared (8-11) at Newmarket 6f hcap (2) gf in May.
Golden Dixie (USA) 17-2 (8-9) Raced freely, prominent, ridden well over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 7th of 9, 5l behind The Lord (9-8) at Goodwood 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in May.
