always behind
mid-division, hampered over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
hampered start, held up, headway when carried left over 1f out, stayed on
prominent, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, effort over 1f out, soon hung left, stayed on final furlong
slowly into stride, soon in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
raced keen, always prominent, led over 1f out, ridden out
held up, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
always prominent, every chance over 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, effort over 2f out, soon weakened
behind, outpaced halfway, headway and hung left under pressure over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, nearest finish
led, headed over 2f out, weakened when hampered over 1f out
raced keenly, held up, effort over 2f out, weakening when hampered inside final furlong
held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, chased winner inside final furlong, nearest at finish
held up, raced keenly, pushed along well over 2f out, soon faded and eased
in touch, outpaced over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
edged right start, soon tracking leaders, led over 2f out, soon headed, weakened final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, hampered over 1f out, kept on, never nearer
Any value has long gone on Dubawi, who could easily be the absolute star that Godolphin have been waiting for. It is folly to disrespect his claims and a saver option at evens or bigger is recommended with him. However, Oratorio appeals as an each-way alternative on his form with Democratic Deficit and he can make the well touted son of Dubai Millennium pull out all the stops. Stablemate Footstepsinthesand also has to come into the reckoning, as Kieren Fallon obviously prefers his claims. This unbeaten son of Giant's Causeway bolted up in a Group Three at The Curragh when he was last seen out and could indeed be the real deal. However, that form has taken a few knocks and he now comes into the race with something to prove. Rob Roy, Kandidate and especially Iceman were all unlucky in the Craven Stakes and make up a strong hand for the home-trained contingent. The first named has always been hailed as a potential star and is expected to make another bold bid today. Still, Iceman was severely hampered at a crucial stage 16 days ago and it is unlikely that Jimmy Fortune will make the same mistake again. He may well reverse that form. The Andrew Balding team are quietly confident of a big run from Diktatorial and he too could surprise a few now that he has strengthened up from last year. However, it is almost impossible to get away from the claims held by Dubawi, whose form is rock-solid from his juvenile campaign. A further play each-way with Oratorio at fancy odds can spice up what looks to be a contest that very much depends on how well Dubawi has trained on.
Capable Guest (IRE) 4-1 Chased leader, driven to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on until headed final stride, 2nd of 8, hd behind Rebel Rebel at Kempton 1m 3yo lst stk gs in Mar.
David Junior (USA) Evensfav Made all, ridden and ran green over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Ascot 7f 2yo mdn (D2) gf in Sept beating Macabre by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Democratic Deficit (IRE) 12-1 Held up, pulled hard early, headway well over 1f out, soon hung left, led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 3 gf beating Rob Roy by a hd, 8 ran.
Diktatorial 3-1 Soon led, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, led again 1f out, held on gamely, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 3 (A1) gf in Sept beating Crimson Sun by a nk, 9 ran.
Dubawi (IRE) 8-13fav Settled 2nd, led travelling best under 2f out, ridden and quickened clear from over 1f out, impressive, won at Curragh 7f 2yo Grp 1 gd in Sept beating Berenson by 3l, 7 ran.
Elliots World (IRE) Evensfav Tracked leader, led going well 3f out, 3 lengths clear and hung left approaching final furlong, caught last stride, 2nd of 5, shd behind Hallhoo at Epsom 1m 2f 3yo stk gs.
Footstepsinthesand 4-5fav Tracked leader in 2nd, quickened into lead entering straight, stayed on well from 1 1/2f out, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 7f 2yo Grp 3 sft in Oct beating Gaff by 2l, 6 ran.
Iceman 9-2 Held up, pushed along over 2f out, not clear run from over 1f out, switched right and running on when not much room towards finish, 4th of 8, nk behind Democratic Deficit at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 3 gf.
Kandidate 50-1 Prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, nk behind Democratic Deficit at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 3 gf.
Mister Genepi 50-1 Held up, keen early, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on, 5th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Democratic Deficit at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 3 gf.
Oratorio (IRE) 15-2 Close up, ridden over 1f out, hung left 1f out, stayed on, no impression on winner, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Shamardal at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 1 (A1) sft in Oct.
Party Boss Evensfav Soon led, in command 2f out, shaken up and clear final furlong, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo lst stk pol beating Brecon Beacon by 3l, 5 ran.
Pivotal Flame 20-1 Held up, headway under pressure 2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Indesatchel at Newbury 7f 3yo Grp 3 gs.
Rebel Rebel (IRE) 5-2 Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Rocamadour at Newmarket 1m 1f 3yo lst stk gf.
Rob Roy (USA) 9-2 Tracked leaders, not clear run from over 1f out, switched right inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 8, hd behind Democratic Deficit at Newmarket 1m 3yo Grp 3 gf.
Satchem (IRE) 9-2 Keen in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Ad Valorem at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 1 (A1) gd in Oct.
Solent (IRE) 7-2 Held up, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Doncaster 1m 3yo stk gd beating Leo's Lucky Star by a nk, 6 ran.
Tony James (IRE) 12-1 With leader, ridden and every chance from 2f out, slightly outpaced approaching final furlong, stayed on again, 4th of 8, 1l behind Kamakiri at Newmarket 7f lst hcp gf.
Tucker 8-1 Close up, switched left over 1f out, ran on to lead inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 7f 3yo stk gf beating Museeb by 1/2l, 7 ran.
