held up towards rear, headway 2f out, driven over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
in touch, ridden along halfway, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, effort over 2f out, one paced until hampered, no extra close home
towards rear, headway over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, effort 3f out, no impression
made all, ridden over 2f out, driven, battled on gamely final furlong
dwelt, soon in touch, ridden along over 2f out, one pace final furlong
towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven, one pace final furlong
chasing leaders, ridden 3f out, staying on same pace until weakened inside final furlong
held up, smooth headway over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong, staying on until no extra close home
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one paced until weakened inside final furlong
prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, never dangerous
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Welsh Emperor can blaze a trail to victory in this company; Jack Sullivan, Fontill Road and Advanced can give him the most to do, although a move for Duff would be interesting. Duff has mixed it with some of the best in Ireland and his form figures do not really do him justice. He is an honest type that can be expected to make his presence known. Advanced - narrowly beaten into third behind Fonthill Road in last season's Ayr Gold Cup - ran as if something was amiss at The Curragh 11 days ago and is much better than he showed on that occasion. He looks worth another try over this trip and could be good value to make the frame. Fonthill Road is closely matched with his old rival and is equally respected. He is also unexposed over seven furlongs and would be dangerous to ignore. Mine and New Seeker are others that have held their own in races of this nature and, although appearing anchored on these terms, would not be without a chance granted luck in running. Jack Sulivan is lightlty raced in recent times and it will be interesting to note how the betting market reacts to him claims. However, Welsh Emperor has fewer questions to answer than most and, with his well being assured, he gets a confident vote to come out on top here.
Mine (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, some late progress, never dangerous, 8th of 19, 10l behind Third Set (8-4) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf.
New Seeker 9-2 (9-5) Close up, ridden to challenge over 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out, last of 10, well behind Mine (9-0) at Haydock 7f lst stk (1) gf in Jun.
Advanced 11-1 (9-5) Close up, 2nd halfway, weakened from 2f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 7, 16l behind Al Qasi (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) gs.
Areyoutalkingtome 14-1 (9-0) Always rear, ridden and struggling early straight, last of 9, 24l behind Jeremy (9-0) at Sandown 1m Grp 2 (1) gd in Apr.
Azarole (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon ridden and hung right, challenged for 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 19, 8l behind Third Set (8-4) at Goodwood 1m hcap (2) gf.
Dabbers Ridge (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Mid-division, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong, 21st of 27, 9l behind Third Set (8-2) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gs in Jul.
Duff (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Attempted to make all, strongly pressed and headed under 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Jumbajukiba (9-8) at Cork 1m lst stk (1) sft.
Fonthill Road (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon chased leaders on outer, 5th before halfway, weakened from 2f out, 6th of 7, 11l behind Al Qasi (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) gs.
Jack Sullivan (USA) 10-3 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung left and chased winner 1f out, stayed on, no impression, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Border Music (9-3) at W'hampton 7f lst stk (1) pol in Mar.
Machinist (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, behind in centre, not clear run 3f out, stayed on final furlong, 13th of 27, 4l behind Zidane (9-1) at Goodwood 6f hcap (2) gf.
Racer Forever (USA) 10-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, switched left 2f out, soon ridden and headway, ran on strongly final furlong, went 2nd near finish, not reach winner, 2nd of 27, 1 1/2l behind Third Set (8-2) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gs in Jul.
Royal Power (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Raced on outside, held up, ridden early straight, beaten when hung right final 2f, 8th of 9, 16l behind Jeremy (9-0) at Sandown 1m Grp 2 (1) gd in Apr.
Somnus 4-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 8l behind Song of Passion (8-8) at Chester 7f stk (2) sft in Jul.
Riquewihr 80-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, not much room and hampered halfway, effort over 2f out, no impression, 7th of 11, 9l behind Ripples Maid (9-4) at Pontefract 6f lst fll stk (1) gs.
Welsh Emperor (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Stumbled start, led 5f out, hard pressed from 2f out, stayed on gamely final furlong, caught post, 2nd of 10, shd behind Red Evie (9-4) at Newbury 7f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Tombi (USA) 16-1 (8-9) Mid-division, switched left and effort 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, went 4th final stride, 4th of 16, 3l behind Docofthebay (8-13) at Goodwood 7f 3yo hcp (2) gd.
