always behind and outpaced
in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, ridden over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to lead final 100 yards, held on towards finish
behind, ridden 3f out, edged right and outpaced over 2f out, stayed on under pressure final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, effort over 2f out, one pace and no impression final furlong
keen early and led, ridden over 1f out, headed final hundred yards, held towards finish
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
in touch, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division on outside, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind
Nonrunner
Al Qasi gets the confident vote in this handicap with Sir Orpen and The History Man rating the main dangers. The selection won well last time out when beating Even Bolder, enters handicaps off what looks a fair mark, and from a good draw he will be hard to beat. Sir Orpen rates the main danger on his latest fourth behind the progressive Cindertrack but he is more exposed than the selection and is passed over for that reason. The History Man lost all chance at the stalls last time out but if he gets out on terms with his rivals here he will be a danger to all, but all his best form is with more cut in the ground and he is opposable on that basis. Bahamian Duke is game and consistent and is sure to run his race but he gave the impression the handicapper had caught up with him when third behind Glasshoughton last time out. Of the remainder Mulligan's Gold is from a yard in form and looks on a handy mark so could go well at a price but for the winner we return to the unexposed Al Qasi.
Al Qasi (IRE) 7-4fav (9-3) Held up in touch, good headway on wide outside and ran wide into straight, led inside final furlong, soon clear, won at Lingfield 6f mdn aut stk (5) pol beating Even Bolder (9-0) by 4l, 11 ran.
Sir Orpen (IRE) 3-1jt-fav (9-7) Mid-division, outpaced 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 8, 3l behind Cindertrack (9-9) at Catterick 7f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
Mulligan's Gold (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) In touch, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on until headed and no extra near finish, 2nd of 11, nk behind Desert Hunter (8-2) at Catterick 6f 3yo hcp (5) gf.
The History Man (IRE) 25-1 (7-9) Started slowly and behind, headway after 2f, hung left and weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 14l behind Wyatt Earp (9-4) at York 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Night In (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 9th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Toy Top (9-1) at Newcastle 5f 3yo hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Bahamian Duke 5-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Glasshoughton (9-5) at Carlisle 5f 3yo hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Elusive Warrior (USA) 15-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 2f out, effort over 1f out, edged left and one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 7l behind Cindertrack (9-7) at Brighton 7f 3yo hcp (5) frm.
Ascot Lady (IRE) (8-13) Held up, good late headway, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Manzila (8-11) at Chantilly 5f hcp gs in Jun.
