in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
led 1f, tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, led inside final furlong, headed near finish
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
took keen hold, in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
led after 1f, pushed along 2f out, edged left and headed inside final furlong, stayed on
held up, in rear, good headway to challenge approaching final furlong, ridden and quickened to lead near finish
close up, on outer, ridden and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
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Grand Inquisitor has disappointed in his last two and is now visored – he may also prefer softer going. Very Talented looked promising last year but finished last on his return to action in the Craven Stakes in April and hasn't been seen since. Sir Roderic's winning run came to an end at Newmarket last month but he was only beaten a neck and is obviously much improved. Aclaim has ability but is an unknown over this trip so Early Morning makes more appeal as he's only gone up 2lb for a recent course and distance victory when ahead of Bancnuanaheireann. Harry Dunlop's charge was eight in the Royal Hunt Cup here in June, ahead of SPARK PLUG, but Brian Meehan's five-year-old got no sort of run that day and, on 4lb better terms, can reverse the form and end his losing run today.
Hors De Combat 25-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased when no chance inside final furlong, 14th of 19, 8 3/4l behind Franklin D (9-1) at Goodwood 1m hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Early Morning (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Always prominent, led 2f out, hung right from over 1f out, kept on well, won at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gf in Aug beating Emell (9-10) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Bancnuanaheireann (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 1l behind Early Morning (9-10) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Balmoral Castle 16-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, edged right and headway over 1f out, never dangerous, 8th of 17, 6 3/4l behind Fire Fighting (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp stks (2) gf in Jul.
Grand Inquisitor 4-1fav (10-0) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and one paced when hampered over 2f out, 7th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Treasury Notes (9-11) at Haydock 1m hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Very Talented (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Dwelt in touch, ridden 2f out, no impression, soon eased, last of 6, 18 1/2l behind Stormy Antarctic (9-0) at Newmarket 1m Grp 3 stks (1) gs in Apr.
Aclaim (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden and headway entering final furlong, one pace towards finish, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Summer Chorus (8-0) at Newmarket 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Sir Roderic (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Held up in touch, headway 2f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, went 2nd towards finish, stayed on, 2nd of 7, nk behind Another Touch (9-0) at Newmarket 1m hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Truth Or Dare 10-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Revolutionist (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in May.
Spark Plug (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 20, 1 3/4l behind Firmament (8-13) at York 1m hcp stks (2) gf in Aug.
Alfred Hutchinson 16-1 (9-2) Close up, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, 14th of 20, 11 1/4l behind Firmament (8-13) at York 1m hcp stks (2) gf in Aug.
Marcret (ITY) 16-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, outpaced final 2f, 8th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Breakable (8-13) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gd in Aug.
