behind and outpaced, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace to chase winner inside final furlong, no impression
behind and outpaced, ridden and kept on from over 1f out
led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, challenged over 1f out, led 1f out, kept on well
close up, weakened over 1f out
close up, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
Withdrawn
Nonrunner
WATER DANCER didn't run at two or three but now faces the starter for the eighth time in 2015. He showed fair form on his first six starts before showing an impressive turn of foot to score at Kempton when dropped to 7f and the application of first-time blinkers. He's back up to 1m now and it's no surprise to see headgear retained after such an improved showing. Hopefully he'll prove as effective on Turf. Poor Duke had only beaten three of 32 rivals in three previous runs before thrashing his field by 9l at Leicester and is up 9lb as a result. It's anyone's guess if he'll back up that massive improvement. All of Peak Storm's five wins have come here and he was only inches away from making it six last time. He must be respected at this venue and My Son Max, although looking in the grip of the assessor, should still run his usual solid race.
Water Dancer (IRE) 5-1fav (9-8) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on to lead towards finish, won at Kempton 7f hcp (5) pol in Jul beating Exceeding Power (9-10) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Mr Frankie 7-1 (9-5) Keen tracked winner after 1f, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Nigel's Destiny (9-5) at Kempton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Oct.
Galuppi 6-1 (9-7) In rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, hung left and kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 4 1/2l behind All The Winds (9-7) at Chelmsford City 1m 5f hcp (6) pol in Jun.
Pressure 11-2fav (9-0) Kicked before start, raced on near side rail, hung left throughout, tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden and outpaced over 1f out, moderate progress inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Crack Shot (9-7) at Newbury 7f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Peak Storm 3-1fav (9-12) Prominent towards near side, ridden to lead and hung left over 1f out, joined inside final furlong, headed last strides, 2nd of 12, hd behind Zaria (8-12) at Chepstow 7f hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Bling Ring (USA) 16-1 (9-6) Dwelt, always in rear, 12th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Three Gracez (9-6) at Beverley 7f hcp (6) gd in May.
Greyemkay 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Venutius (10-0) at Nottingham 1m hcp (6) gf in Jul.
Goodwood Moonlight 5-2fav (9-5) Midfield, ridden well over 2f out, no impression approaching final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Goolagong Girl (9-7) at Lingfield 1m hcp (6) pol in Jun.
My Son Max 16-1 (9-12) Raced keenly, led after 1f, ridden approaching final furlong, headed and one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Distant High (8-12) at Chepstow 1m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Poor Duke (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) In touch, headway to lead 2f out, clear over 1f out, ran on, comfortable, won at Leicester 1m hcp (6) gd in Jul beating Venutius (9-12) by 9l, 11 ran.