held up behind, headway on outside over 2f out, strong challenge approaching final furlong, not pace of winner
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened and eased final furlong
held up kin touch on outside, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind, headway on inside over 2f out, very badly hampered, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
held up behind, some headway 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden and beaten over 1f out
held up, headway to lead over 2f out, challenged approaching final furlong, hard ridden and ran on strongly inside final furlong
held up in touch and raced wide, ridden and weakened 2f out
raced wide and held up in touch, ridden and beaten 2f out
held up behind, headway 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders
Chimes At Midnight (USA) Close third behind Millenary in last September's St Leger but has been inconsistent since and will find this trip a bare minimum; appears outclassed.
Fantastic Light (USA) World Emirates Series winner last year and Godolphin flagbearer around the globe; admirably consistent, tough and genuine who seems better than ever at the age of five (impressive Prince Of Wales's winner latest); will provide Galileo with stern test.
Give The Slip Ebor winner last term; progressive type but in here as pacemaker for Fantastic Light.
Golden Snake (USA) Soft ground specialist who has landed four European Group 1's including Prix Ganay; only three-parts behind Fantastic Light at The Curragh but slightly flattered; ground is a major concern.
Hightori (FR) Generally progressive type last season but failed to get Arc trip behind Sinndar; held by Fantastic Light latest and will find this tougher.
Millenary St Leger hero in 2000 and impressive on comeback at Newmarket; below form at highest level latest and has something to prove in this company.
Mutamam Tough and durable entire who had below-par Fantastic Light behind when close fourth in Breeders Cup Turf last November; returned from colic viral infection to land Group 2 at HQ latest but has a little to find at this level.
Anabaa Blue French Derby winner whose form has worked out well; would have possibly preferred more cut in ground but otherwise holds place claims.
Galileo (IRE) Brilliant dual Derby winner with a high cruising speed and excellent turn of foot; likely strong pace will suit and this impeccably-bred colt who handles all types of ground can prove himself Europe's leading middle-distance performer.
Ice Dancer (IRE) Useful Leopardstown maiden winner in May; pacemaker for Galileo.
Morshdi Impressive Italian Derby winner in May but beaten four lengths behind Galileo in Irish Derby latest; no reason why placings should be reversed on same terms here.
Storming Home Fifth, beaten six lengths, behind Galileo in Derby and subsequent Group 2 winner at Royal Ascot; will need to show further progress to land a blow; others preferred.
