held up 4th, headway to chase winner over 3f out, effort 2f out, soon hard ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
took fierce hold, held up 3rd, went 2nd after 3f, ridden over 2f out, no headway, weakened final furlong
tracked winner, travelling well over 2f out, soon ridden and no real progress, one pace final furlong
steadied start, pulled hard in rear, headway 3f out wide to chase leaders, no progress from 2f out, weakened final furlong
made all, led at steady pace, quickened tempo 4f out, ridden clear over 1f out, pushed out comfortable
Nonrunner
Gamut may get Kieren Fallon's supporters off to a good start, with French raider Martaline and Indian Creek the main dangers in this Group 3 contest. Sir Michael Stoute's colt reappeared with a bang this season when battling to victory in a Listed event at Newbury, and on the back of some fair efforts since, was allowed to tackle Vinnie Roe last time in the Group 1 Irish St Leger at The Curragh. Despite the fast ground, he ran a blinder to finish second and the drop back in trip today, plus the fact that Ascot have watered, will be very much in his favour. Expect him to dominate from start to finish here and prove too strong for Martaline. Andre Fabre's charge is a consistent sort who lost nothing in defeat at the hands of the useful Ange Gabriel in Group 2 company at Longchamp. He seems to handle any ground and should go well. Indian Creek goes well here and has already won a Group 2 this term, so will not be overawed, while St Leger runner-up High Accolade is another course and distance winner. All in all, it has the makings of a thrilling spectacle, and we will take Gamut to repel allcomers.
