towards rear, headway 3f out, hanging left over 2f out, stayed on to take 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
took keen hold with leader, ridden after 2f, lost 2nd over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, lost place on inner 3f out, kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
behind, ridden over 2f out, kept on, never near leaders
slowly into stride, soon in touch, chased leader over 3f out, led over 2f out, soon well clear, eased well inside final furlong, very easily, impressive
mid-division, went 2nd 2f out, no chance with winner, lost 2nd inside final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on, not troubled leaders
led until headed over 2f out, weakened quickly well over 1f out
held up in rear, outpaced final 2f, never a factor
always towards rear, never on terms
Khateeb created a good impression when finishing in the runner up position in what appeared the stronger of the two divisions of the Wood Ditton and a re-production of that would see him land this. The form of that contest has worked out favourably with the sixth Stone Of Scone already having visted the winners enclosure. Roger Charltons' horses tend to improve for a run and Barricado had that seasonal debut at Nottingham last month finishing second behind the 80 rated Glorious Gift. He may be more effective over 10f and the 1m around this circuit may be on the sharp side. Barliffey's maiden outings do not possess as much promise as Khateebs' or Barricados' and he looks more exposed. Cotton Real is qualified for handicaps with a mark of 77, a rating that is possibly harsh for what he has displayed. The form of the Wood Ditton has a solid look about it as the winner Fanjuro looked very smart and Khateeb can add further substance to the worth of the form here.
Barricado (FR) 7-2 (9-3) Held up mid-division, pushed along, headway to chase winner over 1f out, kept on, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Glorious Gift (9-3) at Nottingham 1m 3yo mdn (5) sft in Apr.
Buck Cannon (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Always behind, ridden and struggling 4f out, last of 14, 46l behind By Command (9-3) at Windsor 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gs in Apr.
Cotton Reel 7-1 (9-3) Chased winner centre, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Almoutaz (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Nov.
Ejeed (USA) 9-2 (8-12) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 21l behind Tarkheena Prince (8-9) at Nottingham 1m mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Khateeb (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Led until over 6f out, remained prominent, led again over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, nk behind Fanjura (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo mdn (4) gd in Apr.
Media Stars 20-1 (9-3) Went left start, towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 12, 6l behind Adversity (9-3) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn (5) pol in Oct.
Parson's Punch 4-1 (9-3) In rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Gallic Charm (8-12) at Kempton 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Feb.
Sun In Splendour (USA) 28-1 (8-12) In touch to over 2f out, soon beaten, last of 10, 13l behind Mumbleswerve (9-12) at Great Leighs 1m mdn aut stk (6) pol in Apr.
Harveys Spirit (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 14th of 27, 8l behind Yali (8-12) at Curragh 7f 2yo mdn auc gs in Oct.
Mellifluous (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, never dangerous, last of 20, 25l behind Infallible (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gd in Nov.
Barliffey (IRE) 7-4fav (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, switched right and ridden over 2f out, not reach leaders, 4th of 16, 4l behind Confidence Trick (9-3) at Chepstow 7f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Sept.
