held up, ridden over 4f out, never on terms
dwelt, held up, headway 2f out, effort when not clear run over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, not reached leaders
led, quickened over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on, headed and no extra towards finish
keen early, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, soon lost place
held up in rear, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, never troubled leaders
tracked leaders, ridden and not much room over 2f out, no impression approach final furlong
in touch, headway 2f out, challenged over 1f out, ridden and stayed on final furlong, led towards finish
Ajaan is taken to win this handicap ahead of Vanquisher and Monsoon Wedding. Henry Cecil's colt has already proven himself on every type of ground so whatever Zeus decides to conjure up, he should be at home on the ground. Today's step up in trip should suit and as long as it doesn't become too tactical, he should be capable of winning. Fushe Jo should have come on for his recent outing but is yet to prove his stamina over this trip. Cushat Law has a hard task from out of the handicap but is at least consistent, whilst Monsson Wedding should be suited by the ground and looks a major player. Vanquisher is becoming frustrating and now swaps a visor for first time cheek-pieces in the hope that they will spark some improvement, however Ajaan is unexposed and is fancied to land the spoils.
Prince Golan (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Raced keenly, in touch, pushed along over 4f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Rosbay (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) hvy.
Ajaan 6-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest finish, 4th of 10, 2l behind Soft Morning (9-0) at Sandown 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) gs.
Fushe Jo 6-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden over 4f out, outpaced over 2f out, 10th of 14, 12l behind Spice Route (9-4) at York 1m 2f 3yo hcp (3) gs in May.
New World Order (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden well over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Rosbay (9-1) at Chester 1m 2f 3yo hcp (4) hvy.
Vanquisher (IRE) 5-1jt-fav (9-7) Held up, headway over 2f out, kept on, 7th of 16, 7l behind Hypoteneuse (9-4) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo mdn hcp (5) gs.
The Quantum Kid 25-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 4th of 7, 6l behind Pathos (9-0) at Musselburgh 1m 1f mdn stk (5) gd in Jun.
Cushat Law (IRE) 15-8fav (8-4) In touch, effort over 2f out, edged left, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Polish Red (9-4) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp (5) sft in Jun.
Monsoon Wedding 4-1 (9-4) Prominent, ridden to lead over 3f out, driven over 1f out, headed well inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Silca Key (9-4) at Pontefract 1m 2f mdn hcp (5) gs.
