prominent on far side, disputed after 1 1/2f, led over 2f out, ridden to assert over 1f out, 2 lengths lead 1f out, kept on well and went further clear final 100 yards, readily
held up in touch, 6th halfway and soon pushed along, ridden in 5th under 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, went 3rd on line
towards rear and soon pushed along, 5th halfway, ridden and dropped to rear 2f out, no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra
prominent, tracked leaders after 1 1/2f, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, dropped to 3rd final 100 yards, no extra, lost 3rd on line
fly-leapt from stalls, held up towards rear, 7th halfway, pushed along in 4th under 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, flicked tail inside final furlong, kept on one pace
edged right and bumped rival from stalls, soon pushed along and prominent, disputed after 1 1/2f, headed over 2f out and soon no impression, ridden in 6th under 2f out, weakened
bumped from stalls, tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd on near side 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, kept on one pace
There was only a short head between Bucanero Fuerte and UNQUESTIONABLE when the pair clashed over track and trip in the Railway Stakes last month. Another close battle is anticipated but the O'Brien colt can exact his revenge. He was having a first run since May last time and looked to have done enough before the winner rallied late on. He may be able to reverse placings if held onto a little longer but it's expected to be a tight call once again. Not that it's a two-horse affair by any means as the unbeaten Porto Fortuna takes on the colts on a first start since landing the Albany Stakes at Royal Ascot. This is an acid test for her and she's highly respected with Oisin Murphy booked. The remainder need to find extra, with apparent Ballydoyle second string, His Majesty, suggested best of the quartet.
Bucanero Fuerte 10-3 (9-5) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along and led under 2f out, ridden and narrowly headed 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to regain lead near line, won at Curragh 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jul beating Unquestionable (9-5) by shd, 9 ran.
Givemethebeatboys (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Led far side group, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 4th of 20, 1 3/4l behind River Tiber (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jun.
His Majesty (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) 2nd of 5, 4l behind Ramatuelle (8-13) at Chantilly 6f Grp 2 stks in Jul.
Unquestionable (FR) 15-8fav (9-5) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along and went 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed near line, 2nd of 9, shd behind Bucanero Fuerte (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Gaenari (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Graceful Thunder (8-11) at Deauville 5f lst stks hvy in Aug.
Launch (USA) 3-1 (9-2) Fly-leapt from stalls, soon tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Rush Queen (9-2) at Naas 5f sft in Aug.
Porta Fortuna (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Held up far side, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ascot 6f Grp 3 fll stks (1) gf in Jun beating Matrika (9-2) by 1l, 17 ran.
