tracked leading trio, went 2nd going well over 3f out, led inside final 3f, ridden and kept on well until headed and outpaced by winner approaching final 1f, kept on well to hold 2nd
slow into stride, held up in rear, headway final furlong, never near leaders
led, ridden and headed inside final 3f, chased leader to 2f out, weakened over 1f out
slowly away, rapid headway and soon chased leaders on outer, pushed along 5f out, soon lost place and eased, tailed off
in touch, headway to track leading pair over 3f out until hard ridden 2f out and soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway under pressure from 2f out, stayed on inside final f to take 3rd well inside final furlong, closed on runner up, not pace of winner
tracked leader until pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, tailed off and eased
keen hold early, held up towards rear, switched left to outside over 2f out, good headway soon after, quicken to lead approaching final 1f, soon edged right and clear, readily
soon towards rear, driven along 2f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong to finish on heels of placed horses, never any chance with winner
mid-division, pushed along and headway 3f out, went 2nd 2f out, ridden and still well there over 1f out, not quicken
mid-division, headway under pressure over 2f out, no extra inside final 1f
mid-division, ridden, one pace and no chance when hung right from 2f out
Nonrunner
MACARTHUR is put forward as the selection in a hot renewal of this Group 3 contest with Red Rocks and Masterofthehorse worthy of inclusion upon any shortlist. Trained by Mike De Kock, the son of Montjeu has not been seen out since flopping in the Sheema Classic in Dubai. A winner of the Hardwicke Stakes at this course and third in the Coronation Cup last term, if he is fit enough to do himself justice, he will prove difficult to beat. Red Rocks is in a similar scenario though his absence is partly due to the fact that he has moved back to Britain having raced in America. The Meehan camp have reported him as working well on the gallops but the Breeders Cup will probably be the aim and he is without Frankie Dettori today. Masterofthehorse is in receipt of all the allowances. Now with Debbie Mountain, he has the services of Kieren Fallon, who should know him well from his days at Ballydoyle. Campanologist has made himself into a smart performer in this grade though he has to concede penalties all around today. Drill Sergeant was second in the Lonsdale Cup at York. He will be a big price here though Mark Johnston is not in the habit of taking potshots at races of this nature without good reason. Muhannak has the ability to walk away with a prize like this but his attitude on the racetrack has descended into near anarchy. Illustrious Blue won't be too far away whilst Mawatheeq attempts to graduate into this sphere having won well at Doncaster in handicap company. Macarthur is the pick in a very decent race.
Campanologist (USA) 9-4 (9-6) Led, headed just over 1f out, still every chance inside final furlong, not quicken towards finish, 3rd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Doctor Fremantle (9-8) at Newbury 1m 3f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Illustrious Blue 9-4 (9-6) 5th of 12, 6l behind Halicarnassus (9-6) at Veliefendi(TUR) 1m 4f stks gd.
Drill Sergeant 6-1 (9-1) Led, pushed along and pressed 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 4th of 5, 14l behind Askar Tau (9-4) at Doncaster 2m 2f Grp 2 (1) gf.
Inch Lodge 10-1 (9-1) Slowly away, took keen hold in rear, ridden on wide outside over 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 12, 9l behind Mista Rossa (9-8) at Kempton 1m 4f clm stks (6) pol.
Indian Days 11-2 (9-1) Led 3f, tracked leader, lost place well over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final furlong, no chance with leading pair, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Snoqualmie Girl (8-1) at Chester 1m 4f Listed stks (1) gf.
Kingdom of Fife 7-2 (9-0) Chased leader, led over 2f out, headed entering final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Campanologist (9-0) at Windsor 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gf in Aug.
Macarthur 25-1 (9-0) Settled rear; never near to challenge, 14th of 15, 21l behind Eastern Anthem (9-0) at Nad Al Sheba(UAE) 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gd in Mar.
Mawatheeq (USA) 7-2fav (9-4) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, quickened to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-110 (2) gf beating Eastern Aria (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Muhannak (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Always behind, 8th of 11, 16l behind Gitano Hernando (8-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f stks (3yo+) (3) pol.
Red Rocks (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division; wide; keen; never dangerous, 12th of 15, 21l behind Eastern Anthem (9-0) at Nad Al Sheba(UAE) 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gd in Mar.
Palavicini (USA) 2-1 (8-10) Keen, close up, tracked leader halfway, ridden to lead briefley over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 5, 3l behind Mac Love (9-3) at Goodwood 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gf.
Masterofthehorse (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, effort on outside 3f out, soon pushed along and not pick up, beaten after, 8th of 9, 6l behind Harbinger (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Ajhar (USA) 9-2 (9-1) Mid-division, good headway to chase leader over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 2f cond Stakes (2) gd in Aug beating Classic Punch (9-9) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
