raced towards far side, chased group leader, ridden and went 2nd well over 1f out, ridden over 1f out, lost 2nd under pressure inside final furlong, no extra and lost two places near finish
held up, in last trio, pushed along and carried right over 2f out, ridden and no headway over 1f out, never on terms
steadied start, held up, in last pair, switched right over 2f out, switched back left over 1f out, kept on under pressure into well held 6th inside final furlong, never on terms
led trio racing towards far side and overall, ridden over 1f out, ran on until headed final 100 yards, no extra and lost two places near finish
raced towards far side, 3rd in group and in touch in mid-division overall, steady headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, ran on to lead final 100 yards, won going away
chased leaders, near side, ridden inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out
restless in stalls, dwelt, soon recoverd chasing leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened inside final 2f, soon behind
held up, last, never on terms
raced keenly, led near side group and 2nd overall, pushed along 2f out, soon lost 2nd, ridden and edged right over 1f out, soon weakened
raced keenly, chased leaders near side, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, centre, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong
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Likely favourite Limato was pulled out at the final declaration stage but Henry Candy has a more than able replacement in TWILIGHT SON. The latter finished runner-up in last year’s renewal when ahead of The Tin Man, who was well behind again when he was successful in the Group 1 Diamond Jubilee over track and trip in June with Signs Of Blessing not beaten far in third. Quiet Reflection comes into the reckoning on her defeat of the The Tin Man in a Group 1 sprint at Haydock last month with Donjuan Triumphant and Mr Lupton further back while Shalaa is another three-year-old to consider. The winner of his last six starts, John Gosden’s charge returned to action with a Group 3 success over course and distance a fortnight ago and looks set to run a big race. A dual Group 1 winner over 5f, Mecca's Angel has only her second start over 6f but has beaten recent Ayr Gold Cup winner Brando on a couple of occasions this year and is also preferred to the progressive handicapper Librisa Breeze.
Brando 11-1 (9-10) Behind, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep beating Growl (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 23 ran.
Don't Touch 5-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, 4th and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Shalaa (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Oct.
Growl 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, led over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, soon edged left, weakened towards finish, 6th of 18, 1 3/4l behind Librisa Breeze (9-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) sft in Oct.
Jack Dexter 10-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, faded inside final furlong, 12th of 23, 8 1/4l behind Brando (9-10) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gs in Sep.
Librisa Breeze 11-2fav (9-9) Steadied start, held up towards rear on rail, no room from 2f out until switched right and strong run inside final furlong, led towards finish, won at Ascot 7f hcp (2) sft in Oct beating Firmament (9-7) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Signs Of Blessing (IRE) (9-2) won at Deauville 6f Grp 1 stks gd in Aug beating Donjuan Triumphant (8-11) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
The Tin Man 6-1 (9-3) Slowly away, in rear, headway in centre over 1f out, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Quiet Reflection (8-12) at Haydock 6f Grp 1 stks (1) sft in Sep.
Twilight Son 7-1 (9-6) Towards rear, never on terms, 14th of 18, 7 1/4l behind Limato (9-6) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Donjuan Triumphant (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Bumped start, towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Quiet Reflection (8-12) at Haydock 6f Grp 1 stks (1) sft in Sep.
Mr Lupton (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Bumped start, towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Quiet Reflection (8-12) at Haydock 6f Grp 1 stks (1) sft in Sep.
Shalaa (IRE) 7-4fav (9-1) Steadied and went right start, raced freely, made all, pushed out inside final furlong, always just doing enough, won at Ascot 6f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Oct beating Mehronissa (8-13) by nk, 9 ran.
Mecca's Angel (IRE) 6-4 (9-7) 3rd of 17, 3/4l behind Marsha (9-7) at Chantilly 5f Grp 1 gd in Oct.
Quiet Reflection 7-2fav (8-12) In touch, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on, won at Haydock 6f Grp 1 stks (1) sft in Sep beating The Tin Man (9-3) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Mobsta (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden edging right and losing place when not much room over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7l behind Shalaa (9-1) at Ascot 6f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Oct.
