towards rear, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
mid-division, weakened over 1f out
close up, led 2f out, stayed on well to go clear inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, in rear, never dangerous
mid-division, headway over 1f out, stayed on
led, headed 2f out, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
pushed along and outpaced towards rear, never dangerous
Nonrunner
Star Rover has always had the ability to surprise but on these terms will have to pull out another big effort to score so a better choice in this listed contest seems to be MISTER MANANNAN, who has the weights in his favour, with Skylla also in with a big shout. Having finished second best to Star Rover in a top listed contest at York the selection then reversed that form with his rival by placing in the Group Two Flying Childers Stakes last time. His run when only finding the top class Monsieur Chavalier too good in Goodwood's Molecomb Stakes also reads well and he looks the one they have to beat. Star Rover defied the odds when landed his listed title at York but his performance last time and other pieces of form has him with plenty to find this time. Skylla has had two runs over this minimum trip and won them both. She also performed well during her first attempt at this standard last time and the way this race is framed she doesn't have much to find. Absolute Music is also weighted to be involved but has plenty to prove at this level so this seems a good opportunity for Mister Manannan.
Archers Road (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 5th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Sand Vixen (8-11) at Doncaster 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Here Now And Why (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Pressed leader, ridden and every chance well over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Micky's Knock Off (8-1) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Mister Manannan (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders on outer, ridden and every chance 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to press for 2nd near finish, no chance with winner, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Sand Vixen (8-11) at Doncaster 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Aalsmeer 4-6fav (8-12) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Fortunes Of Fire (9-3) at Newcastle 6f 2yo mdn (5) gs.
Duchess Dora (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, led entering final furlong, kept on well, won at Beverley 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) fm in Aug beating Gertmegalush (8-12) by nk, 11 ran.
Exotic Beauty 11-4fav (8-11) Tracked leader, lost place 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced, no impression final furlong, 4th of 7, 6l behind Hold Your Colour (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo Listed stks (1) gd in Aug.
Lady Laurem 80-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, always behind and outpaced, lost touch 2f out, last of 9, 41l behind Melody In The Mist (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo sll (6) sft in Aug.
Puff (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, switched to centre after 1f, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, edged right and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 8l behind Lady Of The Desert (8-12) at York 6f 2yo fll Grp 2 (1) gf in Aug.
Skylla 4-1 (8-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, kept on until headed, no extra well inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1l behind Hold Your Colour (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo Listed stks (1) gd in Aug.
Vanishing Grey (IRE) Evensfav (9-0) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, edged right and ran on inside final furlong, won at Bath 5f 2yo stks (5) gd in Aug beating Art Summer (9-0) by 2 3/4l, 8 ran.
Star Rover (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 4l behind Sand Vixen (8-11) at Doncaster 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Absolute Music (USA) 11-4 (8-11) With leader, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well towards finish, won at Ripon 5f 2yo stks (3) gs beating Tillys Tale (8-8) by 1l, 7 ran.
