mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway from 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong and closed on winner towards finish
led, pressed from 2f out, kept on well under pressure, headed inside final furlong, weakened and lost 4 places towards finish
always behind and struggling over 2f out, never dangerous
towards rear, not clear run on far rail over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong to go 3rd and gaining towards finish
held up, ran wide bend 3f out, no headway over 2f out, soon one pace
in touch, effort 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not reached leaders
tracked leader, every chance over 1f out, no extra and weakened final furlong
towards rear, headway well over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
in rear, reminders after 2f, always struggling
tracked leaders, stayed on steadily to lead inside final furlong, driven out and held on well
More than half the field of 13 have won at this distance, and from a trio of Hilbre Court, Golden Penny and Ebn Malk, we'll select the first named. Placed in his last couple of runs, including a better handicap here last month, Hilbre Court had seemed to return to winning form last month only to be disqualified when William Buick weighed in light. Ebn Malk justified favouritism last time out on heavy going over a mile at Thirsk, but this is his first outing on the all weather Golden Penny, from Hughie Morrison's in-form yard, gets weight from most rivals and Travis Block can claim a useful 3 pounds. He's got a good draw which could be crucial in this. Plenty appear to have chances, but we'll side with Hilbre Court.
Meydan Dubai (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, switched left 2f out, soon chasing winner, kept on, always held, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Cape Hawk (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Jul.
Rochefort (IRE) 8-1 (8-3) Tracked leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened quickly, 9th of 16, 13l behind Jedediah (8-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs in Jul.
King Hafhafah 7-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, pressed leader, led 4f out until 2f out, soon raced awkwardly and not much room, weakened, 5th of 6, 13l behind Yamal (9-6) at Chester 1m 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Hilbre Court (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, ran on well to take 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Premio Loco (9-11) at Kempton 1m hcap (3) pol in Jul.
Ebn Malk (IRE) 6-5fav (9-3) Took keen hold in touch, led 3f out, driven and edged left approaching final furlong, kept on, won at Ripon 1m 3yo mdn (5) hvy in Jun beating Jollyhockeysticks (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Ocean Legend (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, switched left to outer over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to take 3rd near finish, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind The Fifth Member (9-10) at Kempton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Jul.
Sir Billy Nick 6-1jt-fav (9-4) Tracked leaders in main group, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 17, 7l behind Mexican Venture (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (5) gs in May.
Golden Penny 10-3fav (9-4) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, pressed well inside final furlong, caught final strides, 2nd of 14, nk behind Penchesco (9-7) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jul.
