led, attempted to assert from 2f out, reduced lead and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace and dropped to 3rd near finish
soon raced in 7th, a little keen, 6th approaching straight, one pace from 2f out
soon tracked leaders in 4th, still travelling smoothly from early straight, chased leader in 2nd from 1f out, quickened well to lead inside final furlong, soon asserted and stayed on well, comfortably
soon tracked leaders in 3rd, still travelling smoothly from early straight, chased leader from 2f out, soon pushed along, dropped to 3rd from 1f out, went 2nd without troubling winner near finish
towards rear, pushed along briefly before halfway, pushed along from 4f out, last approaching straight and no impression
soon raced in 5th, no impression from under 2f out, kept on same pace
held up, soon raced in 9th, dropped towards rear and pushed along from under 4f out, 10th approaching straight, no impression
soon tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along under 4f out, lost place but still chasing leaders and no impression from over 1f out, one pace
soon raced in 8th, a little keen, closer order to chase leaders inside first half mile, 9th approaching straight and pushed along, no impression
in rear, headway under 4f out, 7th on outer approaching straight, soon pushed along, no impression from 2f out
soon raced in 6th, 8th approaching straight and pushed along, no impression from 2f out
Some decent horses have won this including Jezki three years ago. Cape City Boy showed the benefit of a promising debut with an impressive victory over The West's Awake at Down Royal earlier this month. The winner was receiving 7lb and the pair meet on level terms here taking jockey claims into consideration so there should be very little between them this time. Charbel is a newcomer bred mainly for the Flat so should have enough pace but Coeur Joyeux has a fine jumping pedigree and is one to note for the future. Gordon Elliott has had a tremendous season with his bumpers and TAJSEER could be another winner for the yard. He didn't appear to be fancied on his debut at Ayr and though beaten produced an eye-catching display in what looked a strong event so he's taken to go one better.
Cape City Boy (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Led, headed inside first half mile, 3rd halfway, 2nd 4f out, challenged 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, clear from over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Down Royal 2m 4yo NH flat beating The West's Awake (11-7) by 8l, 7 ran.
Braize (FR) Maresca Sorrento gelding out of Raise.
Charbel (IRE) Iffraaj gelding out of Eoz.
Coeur Joyeux (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Hayabusa.
Foremost (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Soon towards rear, pushed along before halfway, no extra from over 6f out, completely tailed off, 7th of 9, well behind Disko (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo NH flat.
Madfuninthewest (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Soon disputed lead, headed from 6th, on terms again 3 out, still disputing lead when fell 2 out, in a race won by Whiteout (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft, 11 ran.
Pashtunwali (IRE) Golan gelding out of Crazy Bear.
Policy Breach (IRE) Kayf Tara gelding out of Just Stunning.
Tajseer (USA) 8-1 (10-2) In rear, pushed along over 3f out, soon headway, kept on to take 2nd place inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Duke Arcadio (11-3) at Ayr 2m NH flat (6) sft.
The West's Awake (IRE) Evensfav (11-7) Soon raced in 4th, a little keen, led inside first half mile, still travelling smoothly 3f out, pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, one pace, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Cape City Boy (11-0) at Down Royal 2m 4yo NH flat.
Hasiteasy (IRE) Kalanisi filly out of Hasainiya.