mid-division, keen early, ridden 3f out, never threatened
refused to race
disputed lead until over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, took keen hold, headway over 3f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, 3rd and held towards finish
tracked leaders, 2nd over 3f out, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, just held
mid-division on outside, headway over 3f out, ridden and lost place over 2f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, challenged 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, well beaten over 1f out
behind, headway and switched left over 1f out, went 4th and kept on well inside final furlong, never on terms
Jungle Cat is the highest rated horse in the race and was last seen just failing to get up in a Group 3. But this tight course is not guaranteed to get the best out of him while Salateen may struggle to get to the front from his wide draw, so preference is for JALLOTA. He has mainly been racing at Group level without success, including when well beaten in the Queen Anne, but this looks much more realistic. Kool Kompany has also been a consistent campaigner at this level and is likely to be involved at the finish. Hillbilly Boy has a good record here but has been off since May after running badly in a handicap over course and distance while Sound Advice and Breakable are short of this level and the lightly-raced Orangey Red will have to improve dramatically to be competitive on these terms.
Kool Kompany (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) In touch, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 16, 13 3/4l behind Ribchester (9-0) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Salateen 12-1 (10-0) Fast away, led, ridden over 1f out, narrowly headed but still every chance inside final furlong, ran on, lost 2nd post, 3rd of 18, 3/4l behind Viscount Barfield (9-0) at York 7f hcp (2) gf in Jun.
Canny Kool 50-1 (9-7) Very slowly away, well in rear, never dangerous, 12th of 13, 22 1/4l behind Unabated (9-8) at Newcastle 6f hcp (2) pol in Jul.
Hillbilly Boy (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Led until ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Sound Advice (9-0) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gf in May.
Jallota 40-1 (9-0) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never a factor, 10th of 16, 12 3/4l behind Ribchester (9-0) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Jungle Cat (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Raced stand side tracked winner, pushed along over 2f out, effort inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Home Of The Brave (9-3) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gs in Jul.
Sound Advice 8-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong, last of 10, 11 3/4l behind Fastnet Tempest (8-10) at Chester 1m hcp (2) gf in May.
Viscount Barfield 11-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, chasing leaders when not clear run and switched left soon after, strong run to lead well inside final furlong, won at York 7f hcp (2) gf in Jun beating Mutawathea (9-9) by 3/4l, 18 ran.
Breakable 25-1 (10-1) Raced wide in touch, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 7 1/4l behind That Is The Spirit (10-0) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (3) pol in Apr.
Orangey Red (IRE) 10-3 (9-7) Chased leaders in 4th, pushed along and went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed leader inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Fairyhouse 7f fll gd in Jun beating Music Box (9-1) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
