tracked leader, led over 3f out, driven and headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside
prominent, driven over 2f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, soon behind
towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven and stayed on final furlong
mid-division, ridden along over 3f out, headway 2f out, one pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, ridden along over 3f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, effort over 3f out, soon beaten
never better than mid-division
prominent, driven 2f out, kept on to lead approaching final furlong, headed and no extra close home
towards rear, driven over 2f out, never reached challenging position
held up, headway over 2f out, driven over 1f out, ran on final furlong to lead close home
dwelt, soon mid-division, effort over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven and every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace
behind, soon pushed along, brought wide and headway over 2f out, stayed on final furlong
Nonrunner
Nakheel is the class horse in this line up and looks capable of defying top weight, with Halla San an obvious danger and plenty of others in with chances. The selection put up one of the best performances so far in his career when runner up at Newmarket when stepped up to this trip last time. He acts on both good to firm and good to soft, so whichever way the weather goes he should be happy on the ground, and if he reproduces that latest effort or even finds further improvement at this trip then he will take plenty of beating. Halla San won with any amount in hand at Catterick a couple of starts ago, but was collared by an improver at Ripon last time. That was still a good run despite the defeat, as a further 2lb rise would indicate, and he can be heavily involved. The ultra consistent Bauer is a proven course performer and will get every yard of this but has gone up 10lb since his last run in September and things will be tougher here. Simondium is an interesting lightly raced runner who would probably want to go further, Kilimandscharo is in fine form but this is more competitive than he is used to and a 6lb penalty should find him out, while both Ballinteni and Mutawaffer are doubtful stayers for this judge, and the vote here goes to Nakheel.
Nakheel 8-1 (9-0) Soon led, ridden over 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Wannabe Posh (8-6) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf.
All The Good (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, held up in rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 5l behind Luberon (9-9) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Halla San 3-1 (9-9) Held up, headway 3f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, to take 2nd near finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Raucous (8-6) at Ripon 2m hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Motive (FR) 25-1 (9-4) Held up, headway over 3f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 20, 10l behind Fairmile (8-12) at York 1m 2f hcap (2) gf in Jul.
Bauer (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway from 3f out to track leader 2f out, led inside final furlong, pushed out, comfortably, won at Newbury 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sept beating Beau Nash (9-3) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Dont Call Me Derek 28-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 15th of 31, 18l behind Detroit City (9-1) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcap (2) gs in Oct.
Macorville (USA) 20-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong, 6th of 10, 6l behind Raucous (8-6) at Ripon 2m hcap (2) gf in Apr.
Simondiun 14-1 (9-4) Held up, ridden and headway when edged left from over 1f out, every chance just inside final furlong, not quicken, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Zurbaran (8-7) at Nottingham 1m 6f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Kyoto Summit 11-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, switched left over 2f out, driven and kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 5, 3 1/2l behind Peppertree Lane (8-8) at Ripon 1m 4f stk (3) gf in Apr.
Mutawaffer 10-1 (8-8) Chased leader stand's side group, kept on, 3rd of 20, 5l behind Very Wise (8-11) at Newcastle 1m hcap (2) gs in Mar.
Ballinteni 9-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Windsor 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gd beating Prince Nureyev (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
High Treason (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden and headway over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Tcherina (8-2) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Fort Churchill (IRE) 14-1 (8-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway on outer from 2f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 17, 4l behind Blue Bajan (9-5) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Apr.
Kilimandscharo (USA) 10-3 (8-0) Held up, smooth progress over 2f out, driven over 1f out, ran on to lead well inside final furlong, kept on, won at Beverley 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf beating Kames Park (9-4) by a nk, 6 ran.
Amwell Brave 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, held up in rear, headway 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1l behind Sunset Boulevard (9-2) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol.
Strategic Mount 7-4fav (8-4) Led for 2f, remained close up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, last of 7, well behind Sunday Symphony (9-3) at York 1m 6f hcp 0-110 (2) gd in Sept.
Kings Quay 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, driven over 2f out, no real headway, 8th of 15, 6l behind Luberon (9-9) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-105 (2) pol in Apr.
Luna Landing 66-1 (9-0) Led for 2f, chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 15, 14l behind Tcherina (8-2) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
