rearing very badly in stalls, rider did well to stay in saddle as stalls opened, always behind
took keen hold, prominent in chasing group, pushed along 4f out, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
pulled hard in lead, went 15 lengths clear 9f out, still 5 lengths ahead 2f out, tired and wandering over 1f out, weakened and headed inside final furlong
always in rear, pushed along 6f out, struggling 3f out, soon lost touch, tailed off
close up in chasing group, headway on outside over 2f out, closing on leaders and switched right over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, driven along 4f out, stayed on final 2f, not quite able to challenge
close up in chasing group, pushed along 3f out, soon no impression on leaders
prominent in chasing group, bumped on rail 4f out, chased clear leader 3f out, closed and looked to have every chance over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong
held up in 7th, good headway on outside 3f out, went 5 lengths 2nd 2f out, closed on leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
GIFTED LEADER looks capable of getting his nose back in front in this handicap, while Dakiyah and Run For Ede's are respected. The selection is still perhaps open to improvement and he will need to in order to defy a 3lb rise for finishing runner-up at York last time. The form of that contest looks rock solid, however, and the stable remains in good form, so with ground to suit he is the suggestion. Dakiyah acts on good ground or softer and was a 12f Polytrack winner last time at Kempton. A 3lb rise for that does not look harsh and she holds her form consistently well so can be relied upon to get heavily involved. The mare Run For Ede's acts on the ground and won over this trip when tried for the first time at Windsor in April. She was found out last time from today's mark of 70 but now returns to the longer trip and she may still be capable of going close. Overturn was slightly unlucky at Lingfield last time out and now tries this longer trip. He appears to prefer faster ground, but should be okay on good, though pedigree suggests that stamina may be an issue. Relative Strength is slipping back down towards a winning mark and is not discounted, but preference is for Gifted Leader.
Overturn (IRE) 3-1 (9-10) Led, ridden and headed well over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no extra when not much room towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 3/4l behind Shavansky (9-4) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Gifted Leader (USA) 9-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, led entering final furlong, headed towards finish, 2nd of 19, 3/4l behind Mull of Dubai (10-5) at York 1m 4f (3) gd in Jun.
Robby Bobby 10-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed inside final 200 yards, no extra and weakened, 6th of 14, 7l behind Changingoftheguard (8-7) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp 3yo+ gf in Jun.
Paktolos (FR) 25-1 (9-3) Steadied start, settled in rear, no chance over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 8th of 13, 10l behind Covert Ambition (9-6) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Jun.
Dakiyah (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) In touch on inside, effort to track leading pair 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead final 75 yards, won at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun beating Jabal Tariq (9-7) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Capable Guest (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Held up in rear, headway on inner when not much room over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 11l behind Fastnet Storm (9-1) at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jun.
Profit's Reality (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Pulled hard, held up in rear, headway to track leaders 9f out, went 2nd 5f out until well over 2f out, weakened quickly and eased, saddle slipped, 5th of 8, 24l behind Alanbrooke (8-13) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gd.
Relative Strength (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 8, 5l behind Yes Mr President (8-8) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Jun.
Run For Ede's 7-2 (9-1) Steadied start, in rear, effort and progress over 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 4l behind Samurai Warrior (8-7) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in May.
By Command 13-2 (9-7) Led, headed 3f out, weakened approaching final furlong, 6th of 7, 6l behind Latin Scholar (9-7) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Jun.
