raced in rear, behind final 3f
outpaced in rear, behind final 3f
tracked winner, effort well over 1f out, soon one pace
dwelt, soon mid-division, under pressure halfway, soon beaten
mid-division, hard ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, never on terms
made all, ridden and strongly challenged over 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division, driven halfway, headway over 1f out, never on terms
behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer
tracked winner, driven to challenge 2f out, not pace to challenge
behind, soon outpaced, never a factor
pulled hard tracking leaders, under pressure 2f out, soon faded
Clipthorne won over five furlongs here in June and the pedigree suggests that she should handle the extra two furlongs today. Another danger could be the 85,000 guineas purchase The Bells O Peover who has disappointed in three maiden starts but holds competitive Group 1 entries, so connections clearly think he is capable of far better than he has shown to date. First Class Favour has won twice here before and handles a variety of ground, whilst Fairlie Dinkum has claims if progressing again after winning at Musselburgh. She is heading the right way and looks a threat as does Cathedral Spires on the pick of his runs if he can deal with the extra distance. LAYALI AL ARAB gets the vote from a good family. There is plenty of pace on the dam's side and his sire was a top-class miler. After a ready win at Wolverhampton after making all, the Godolphin option has a great chance to follow up on that success.
Layali Al Arab (IRE) 8-11fav (9-3) Made all, ridden inside final furlong, stayed on well, eased close home, won at Wolverhampton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Aug beating Avid Kale (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
King Of Aquitaine (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Behind stands side, outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 13l behind Easy Ticket (9-2) at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Cathedral Spires 14-1 (8-11) In touch far side, chased leader 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on under pressure final furlong, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Murbeh (8-11) at Ripon 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Aug.
Clipthorne 9-2 (8-11) Slowly into stride, green, outpaced and reminders in rear after 1f, some late headway, 4th of 5, 10l behind Black Moth (9-0) at Beverley 5f 2yo nov stk (4) gf in Jul.
Fairlie Dinkum 8-1 (8-5) Chased leader, led approaching 2f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on well, eased towards finish, won at Musselburgh 7f 2yo mdn aut (6) gd in Aug beating Janet's Pearl (8-4) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
First Class Favour (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Chased leaders on outside, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression, 4th of 8, 6l behind Foghorn Leghorn (9-2) at Chester 5f 2yo hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Falkland Flyer (IRE) 11-4fav (9-3) Took keen hold, led, ridden and headed over 1f out, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Daas Rite (9-5) at Kempton 7f 2yo clm stks (6) pol.
Cotton Spirit 25-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon faded, 5th of 9, 8l behind Man Of The Match (9-3) at Ayr 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
The Bells O Peover 7-2 (9-3) With leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 12, 8l behind Loukoumi (8-12) at Newcastle 7f 2yo mdn (4) gs in Aug.
Market Maker (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up, headway over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 7th of 10, 5l behind Sky Falcon (9-7) at Newcastle 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Roman Ruler (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Close up, ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Picabo (8-4) at Thirsk 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gf.
