held up towards rear, headway on inside going well over 3f out, switched left over 2f out, driven to challenge to chase leader and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
in touch, headway over 3f out, went second 2f out, ridden, challenging and every chance over 1f out, stayed on same pace to press for second through final furlong, not pace of winner
held up in last pair, headway on inside over 2f out, switched right to challenge on inside over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
raced wide early, got over to lead 9f out, pushed 2 lengths clear 2f out, stayed on well until headed and not pace of winner inside final furlong, kept on gamely for 2nd
held up in last pair, last and still plenty to do entering straight, headway on outside from 2f out, quickened up to lead inside final furlong, kept on strongly, ridden out
took keen hold, led to 9f out, bit slipped and hanging badly left from over 7f out, soon virtually pulled up
held up towards rear, pushed along and progress over 2f out, ridden and staying on same pace, edged right when not clear run inside final furlong, switched left and kept on towards finish
took keen hold, held up towards rear, pushed along 3f out, behind final 2f, soon eased, tailed off
in touch, pushed along 4f out, weakened 3f out
tracked leader until badly hampered over 8f out, stayed in third until carried left and lost place over 7f out, rallied to chase leaders 6f out, driven and weakened over 2f out, soon eased when no chance
progress, went sharply right to track leader over 8f out, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
RECORD BREAKER can prove a tough nut to crack in the opener though Waldvogel and Unleashed are sure to have their supporters. Mark Johnston's inmate was far from disgraced in the Mallard Stakes at Doncaster and back over a trip that suits, he is unlikely to be concerned by the strong likelihood of very fast conditions. Waldvogel was a Group 3 performer in Germany. Owned by Craig Bennett of Purple Moon fame, he hasn't shown a great deal in this country but Kieren Fallon will ensure maximum effort from the saddle. Unleashed is yet to win on the turf. That said, much of his previous racing has been at higher grade than this. Dansili Dancer was fourth in this race last term though the going was notably softer. Australia Day gets two miles over hurdles though struggles to get further than 1m2f on the flat. Chiberta King is an interesting three-year-old in the context of this race. He was arguably unlucky to run into the progressive Polly's Mark in the Shergar Cup meeting and he could be capable of further improvement still. Storyland put up a game effort at Newmarket last week and if in the same mood, he has to be best of the rest in spite of the handicapper's heavy hand. Night Crescendo was held at Doncaster and is another who could need dropping down the weights. Record Breaker looks best placed to prosper.
Dansili Dancer 28-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened 2f out, 17th of 19, 24l behind Sesenta (8-8) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Unleashed (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Dwelt, pushed along from start and soon chased leaders driven along 4f out, led over 2f out, headed and weakened inside final 2f, 9th of 10, 11l behind Munsef (9-8) at Chester 1m 5f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gf in Aug.
Waldvogel (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Dwelt, soon recovered and disputing 3rd, pushed along 4f out, weakened inside final 2f, eased when no chance final furlong, 9th of 11, 34l behind Nanton (9-10) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
Australia Day (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Led, headed 2f out, soon ridden, one pace, 4th of 6, 3l behind Mawatheeq (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
Record Breaker (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden 2 lengths clear over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 4th of 11, 6l behind Nanton (9-10) at Doncaster 1m 7f hcp 0-110 (2) gf.
Body Gold (ARG) (9-0) 4th of 10, 9l behind Morande (9-2) at Palermo(ARG) lst stk std in Oct '07.
Storyland (USA) 5-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 7, nk behind Anice Stellato (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f flls hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Night Crescendo (USA) 8-1 (9-5) Held up in 4th, waiting for gap over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Precision Break (9-10) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf.
Misty Dancer 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no headway when badly hampered and snatched up over 2f out, stayed on again from over 1f out, not troubled leaders, 8th of 15, 7l behind Bureaucrat (8-13) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Jun '08.
Chiberta King 9-2 (8-11) Led for 3f, chased leader, led again 3f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Royal Diamond (8-2) at Ffos Las 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Barwell Bridge 8-1 (9-3) Led to over 10f out, chased winner to over 7f out, stayed in 3rd, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakening when lost 3rd over 1f out, 4th of 5, 5l behind Highland Glen (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Seeking The Buck (USA) 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, chasing winner over 9f out, ridden over 3f out, lost 2nd just over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 5th of 14, 6l behind Whispering Gallery (9-3) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Aug.
