Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Pat Smullen Mercury Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (2YO plus)
5f Standard (A.W.)
led early, headed after 1f, improved to dispute lead 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
mid-division on inner, took keen hold, 5th and briefly short of room 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, kept on in 2nd inside final furlong
prominent early, led after 1f, ridden and joined 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
in rear and took keen hold, briefly short of room and switched right 2f out, soon ridden, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
rear of mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 4th 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders on outer, pushed along 2f out, briefly short of room over 1f out, no impression on leaders when checked inside final furlong, kept on without threatening close home
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression
upset in stalls, slowly into stride and always behind, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Standard | 14 | Urban Beat | 9 | 5 | 9 13 | - | 292252 | 14 days | J P Murtagh (86 miles) | Ben Coen | 11/ 2 | 0:57.78 |
| 2019 | Standard | 13 | Dr Simpson | 6 | 2 | 8 4 | - | 183274 | 28 days | T Dascombe (131 miles) | Rory Cleary | 16/ 1 | 0:58.36 |
| 2018 | Standard | 9 | Hit The Bid | 6 | 4 | 9 11 | - | 130240 | 12 days | D Bunyan (86 miles) | Chris Hayes | 4/ 1 | |
| 2017 | Standard | 13 | Take Cover | 1 | 10 | 10 2 | - | 514011 | 27 days | D C Griffiths | David Allan | 8/ 11 | 0:58.55 |
| 2016 | Standard | 14 | Caspian Prince | 4 | 7 | 9 13 | - | 150011 | 10 days | R Fell | Declan McDonogh | 6/ 1 | 0:57.10 |
| 2015 | Standard | 11 | Take Cover | 7 | 8 | 9 13 | - | 060230 | 19 days | D C Griffiths | Fran Berry | 3/ 1 | 0:58.00 |
| 2014 | Standard | 7 | Sir Maximilian | 2 | 5 | 10 2 | - | 317127 | 19 days | I Williams (82 miles) | Stevie Donohoe | 7/ 4 | 0:58.20 |
| 2013 | Standard | 7 | Timeless Call | 3 | 5 | 9 8 | - | 3-24209 | 41 days | R Roberts (86 miles) | P J Smullen | 6/ 1 | 0:58.85 |
| 2012 | Standard | 14 | Balmont Mast | 11 | 4 | 9 11 | - | 056221 | 21 days | E Lynam (40 miles) | Johnny Murtagh | 7/ 2 | 0:57.35 |
| 2011 | Standard | 13 | Nocturnal Affair | 6 | 5 | 9 11 | - | 6-79215 | 13 days | D Marnane (164 miles) | Colm O'Donoghue | 5/ 2 | 0:57.70 |
| 2010 | Standard | 13 | Invincible Ash | 2 | 5 | 9 11 | - | 721116 | 54 days | M Halford (86 miles) | Gary Carroll | 13/ 2 | 0:58.10 |
| 2009 | Standard | 11 | Arganil | 7 | 4 | 10 0 | - | 104520 | 34 days | K Ryan | K Latham | 5/ 1 | 0:58.03 |
| 2008 | Standard | 9 | Borderlescott | 7 | 6 | 10 3 | - | 222313 | 19 days | R Bastiman | Pat Cosgrave | 4/ 5 |
