led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened
held up, raced centre, effort 3f out, ridden and edged right from over 1f out, no impression
in touch, ridden to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, effort and headway over 2f out, ridden to lead from 1f out, headed close home
slowly into stride, in rear, headway and not clear run over 2f out, soon shaken up, not clear run and switched left again over 1f out, ran on to lead close home
raced centre, ridden over 2f out, soon beaten
tracked leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed approaching 1f out, one pace
in touch, ridden and lost place halfway
ORIZABA can prove a popular winner with Frankie Dettori doing the steering while of the opposition Almiqdaad and Cityscape are feared most. Ballydoyle are represented by Set Sail and Indian Ocean here but neither appears to have the requisite class to win this race even allowing for the relatively modest subsequent record of recent winners. Orizaba sets the standard having defeated subsequent Group 2 winner Lord Shanakill in the Vintage Stakes at Goodwood. That victory made amends for defeat in the Coventry where the beat he missed at the start cost him dear. He shapes as though he'll get the mile well enough and can take another step up the ladder. Almiqdaad had a length to spare over Cityscape when winning his maiden but the run that he had under his belt played a part in that and it's difficult to choose between the pair. The runner-up went on to win by nine lengths earlier this month, prompting connections to supplement him for this contest, and their judgement should be rewarded by a return on their investment. Both have proven stamina and will exploit any weaknesses that the selection may possess in that quarter. Of the remainder, a little improvement could see Patrician's Glory land a share of the spoils again.
Firth of Fifth (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Led at decent pace, ridden and headed inside final 2f, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 5l behind Orizaba (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
Orizaba (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Held up, not much room and switched out 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on to lead entering final furlong, driven out, won at Goodwood 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul beating Lord Shanakill (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Almiqdaad 2-1fav (9-3) Tracked leader, ridden to lead 1f out, edged left towards finish, won at Newmarket 1m 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug beating Cityscape (9-3) by 1l, 11 ran.
Cityscape 11-10fav (8-12) Held up, shaken up 3f out, led 2f out, pushed clear final furlong, easily, won at Salisbury 1m nov stk (4) gd beating Such Optimism (8-11) by 9l, 7 ran.
Jukebox Jury (IRE) (8-11) 3rd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Soul City (8-11) at Longchamp 7f Grp 3 (1) hvy.
Measurement (IRE) 3-1 (9-0) Held up 4th in touch, ridden and effort 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Zafisio (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2yo lst stk (1) sft.
On Our Way 15-8fav (8-13) Tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, every chance throughout final furlong, hung left when no extra near finish, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Snoqualmie Girl (8-8) at Salisbury 1m 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Aug.
Patrician's Glory (USA) 25-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on gamely final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Sri Putra (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Aug.
Indian Ocean (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) 6th to halfway, progress into 4th over 2f out, ridden and one pace, 4th of 7, 10l behind Mastercraftsman (9-1) at Curragh 7f 2yo Grp 1 hvy.
Set Sail (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Soon pushed along to track leaders, driven over 2f out, soon hung right under pressure, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 6l behind Orizaba (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
