tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, led inside final 2f, in command final furlong, readily
held up in mid-division, kept on steadily final 2f
went left start, soon recovered and close up, ridden and weakening when hung left final 2f
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, pushed along 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened quickly
chased leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace
slowly away, in rear, pushed along 3f out, never in contention
always in mid-division
took keen hold, chased leaders over 5f
took keen hold, chased leaders, weakened over 2f out
raced keenly, tracked leader, ridden to lead briefly 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up in rear, pushed along and stayed on steadily final 2f, not pace to trouble leaders
soon close up, headway 2f out, ridden and ran on to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
Another field chock full of potential talent but Aqlaam is likely to be a warm order. Willie Haggas' colt was the talk of the town following his debut in an Ascot maiden that had everyone talking. The form of the race has actually taken knock after knock but this son of Oasis Dream is given the chance to justify his engagement in the St James's Palace Stakes by opening his account today. Pinpointing potential dangers isn't easy with form thin on the ground but Film Maker looked a talented sort on his one run as a juvenile and could feature. Connections have lofty ambitions for Karoush judged by his big race entries with Fountains Abbey, Amber Queen, Round The Cape and Lightning Squall some of the likelier looking newcomers. The market should be revealing but Aqlaam sets the standard and gets the nod.
Aqlaam 5-1 (9-0) Held up in touch, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Atlantic Sport (9-0) at Ascot 6f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Jul.
Capucci 66-1 (9-0) Led to approaching 2f out, ridden and hung left 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 16, 6l behind Kelowna (8-9) at Goodwood 1m mdn stk (5) gd.
Diego Rivera Orpen colt out of a mare who won over 1m6f.
Empire Seeker (USA) 25-1 (9-3) Behind, ridden over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, nearest finish, 8th of 15, 7l behind Trianon (8-12) at Newbury 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Oct.
Film Maker (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up, not clear run over 2f out, soon switched right, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 5th of 14, 2l behind Insaaf (8-12) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (3) sft in Oct.
First Tracks (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Close up to 3f out, gradually lost place, 8th of 11, 15l behind Masaalek (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Karoush (USA) Gone West colt, half-brother to winning sprinter King Hesperus.
Lightning Squall (USA) Rahy colt, half-brother to winning miler Charismatic Cat.
Mr Hichens 5-1 (9-3) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 17, 12l behind Tawaash (9-3) at Lingfield 7f 3yo mdn (5) gf.
Opening Hand 66-1 (8-9) Always in the rear, 12th of 13, 26l behind Dunn'o (9-0) at Bath 5f mdn stk (5) gs in Apr.
Scary Movie (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 9l behind Maghya (8-12) at Lingfield 1m 3yo mdn aut (6) pol in Apr.
Seven Royals (IRE) Val Royal gelding, half-brother to 5f-7f winner Royal Envoy.
Style Icon 16-1 (8-12) In touch, effort 2f out, kept on, 4th of 11, 10l behind Masaalek (8-12) at Lingfield 7f 3yo & 4yo mdn (5) pol.
Triple Dream Vision of Night gelding, half-brother to numerous winners from 6f-1m3f.
Yahwudhee (FR) Zamindar colt out of an unraced mare.
Amber Queen (IRE) Cadeaux Genereux filly, half-sister to top-class miler Spinning Queen.
Fountains Abbey (USA) Giant's Causeway filly, half-sister to 7f & 1m winner Loblolly Bay and 1m2f winner Seabow.
Isle of Capri Cape Cross filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 7f-1m2f and high-class jumper Locksmith.
Round The Cape Cape Cross filly, half-sister to several winners from 5f-1m2f.
Wivny (USA) Yonaguska filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 6f-1m.
