tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, led just inside final furlong, ran on
in rear, headway and switched left over 1f out, kept on final furlong
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leading pair, chased leader 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, soon headed, stayed on
in touch, headway 3f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out
in rear, not much room over 1f out, never near leaders
mid-division, short of room and shuffled back after 2f, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, improved 6f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong
always in rear
in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened 2f out, soon eased
pressed leader until led 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on
Aidan O' Brien has yet to land the Champion Stakes but SO YOU THINK can put that right here. The former Aussie champion has not fully convinced all doubters but he's scored four times this term, was just touched off by Rewilding at Royal Ascot and ran as well as could be expected from a dreadful draw in the Arc De Triomphe. Dual Classic winner, Snow Fairy, finished third at Longchamp and was in fabulous form in the latter months of 2010. She should get involved but the Irish raider is taken to reverse Arc placings. Nathaniel is harder to assess as he could still be open to plenty of improvement and his King George success here remains hard to evaluate. However, he's a really progressive individual and a danger to all. Twice Over, twice a winner of this contest, cannot be discounted for the Cecil team who also field the ultra-consistent Midday. The unbeaten Dubai Prince is a fascinating contender for Godolphin, whilst French raider Cirrus Des Aigles is tough and consistent at Group level.
Cirrus Des Aigles (FR) 11-8fav (9-4) 2nd of 11, shd behind Byword (8-13) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 2f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Green Destiny (IRE) 2-1fav (9-6) Held up in last trio, steady headway inside final 3f, strong run on outside over 1f out, ridden and quickened to chase leading pair and flashed tail inside final furlong, led close home, won at Newbury 1m 3f Grp 3 (1) gd in Sep beating Al Kazeem (8-10) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Ransom Note 4-1 (9-3) Made all, ridden over 1f out, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m Grp 2 (1) gf in Sep beating Premio Loco (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
So You Think (NZ) 9-2 (9-5) 4th of 16, 6l behind Danedream (8-8) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gd.
Sri Putra 6-1 (9-3) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakening when short of room 1f out, 9th of 10, 7l behind Bubble Chic (8-13) at Newmarket 1m 1f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Twice Over 11-2 (9-5) Took keen hold, held up in 4th, headway over 3f out, tracked leader going well inside final 2f, edged left and stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, led close home, won at York 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gs in Aug beating Midday (9-2) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Wigmore Hall (IRE) 7-5fav (8-11) Rail bid 1/8 out,drvg, won at Woodbine(USA) 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gd in Sep beating Simmard (8-7) by nk, 8 ran.
Midday 5-2 (9-2) Raced in 3rd, went 2nd inside final 4f, soon closed, led over 2f out, ridden and hung left to far rail from over 1f out, no exta closing stages, headed close home, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Twice Over (9-5) at York 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gs in Aug.
Snow Fairy (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) 3rd of 16, 5l behind Danedream (8-8) at Longchamp(FR) 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gd.
Casamento (IRE) (9-2) won at Longchamp(FR) 1m 2f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Sep beating Barocci (9-2) by 1l, 8 ran.
Dubai Prince (IRE) 4-6fav (8-6) Traced leader until over 3f out and again over 2f out, quickened to lead inside final 2f, clear when edged right final furlong, ran on well, readily, won at Newbury 1m 1f cond Stakes (3) gs in Sep beating Jet Away (9-4) by 2 1/2l, 5 ran.
Nathaniel (IRE) 11-2 (8-9) Led 2f, remained prominent, led over 2f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Ascot 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gs in Jul beating Workforce (9-7) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
