Hamish

McBeth?

yes i backed him so very happy with his win

Soft ground the key.

11/8 at Ascot 14:25. The ground (soft) will be to his liking too; Al Qareem (3/1) might not.

I'm surprised he's drifted from 11/8 to 15/8. Shoemark is riding one of Gosden's charges.

Brilliant performance by Al Qareem.  blasted by winds and completely resolute.  Iconic.

beaten fair and square.

The legend is back.

will be glad when this thing retires

Back next year.

doesn't say much for the level of horse over here that 9yo he's still showing them the way

28 runs; prolonged career.

he's kept plenty back for himself

Nearly as good as ever at 10.