tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd and ridden from over 2f out, no impression from 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
restrained in rear, 6th and some progress over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
6th to halfway, progress into 4th over 2f out, ridden and one pace
chased leaders in 5th, ridden and no impression from over 2f out
settled 3rd, 2nd from 2 1/2f out, ridden to challenge on stands rail from under 1 1/2f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, led last stirde, all out
set fast pace, driven along and headed over 3f out, soon weakened, trailing when eased over 1f out
raced in 2nd, led over 3f out, soon ridden, joined inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure, headed last stirde, just failed
Mastercraftsman brings an unbeaten record to the table as he chases a second successive Group One win but could have to play second fiddle to ARAZAN. The selection has also yet to taste defeat and made a big impression when storming clear to win the Futurity Stakes last time. He is a most exciting prospect. Mastercraftsman steps up in trip after a fluent success in the Phoenix Stakes and isn't short of speed. He may find this a severe test given underfoot conditions. Shaweel stepped up on his previous form when winning the Gimcrack Stakes at Newbury last time but more is needed here.
Arazan (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged and led 1 1/2f out, ridden clear and ran on well from over 1f out, comfortably, won at Curragh 7f 2yo Grp 2 hvy in Aug beating Ryehill Dreamer (9-1) by 4l, 10 ran.
Drumbeat (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Towards rear, headway into moderate 6th over 1f out, kept on under pressure without threatening, 5th of 10, 8l behind Arazan (9-1) at Curragh 7f 2yo Grp 2 hvy in Aug.
Indian Ocean (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Settled 2nd, 3rd halfway, improved travelling well 2f out, switched to challenge 1f out, led 100 yards from finish, quickened clear, easily, won at Galway 1m 2yo mdn gd in Aug beating Dark Humour (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Intense Focus (USA) 4-1 (9-1) In touch in 5th, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 7, 6l behind Bushranger (9-1) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 3 gs in Jul.
Mastercraftsman (IRE) 4-1 (9-1) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong to pull clear, impressive, won at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 1 gf in Jul beating Art Connoisseur (9-1) by 4 1/2l, 5 ran.
Sea of Marmara (USA) 50-1 (9-1) Soon led and clear after 1f, reduced advantage under 2f out, headed and no extra over 1f out, soon weakened, 4th of 5, 9l behind Mastercraftsman (9-1) at Curragh 6f 2yo Grp 1 gf in Jul.
Shaweel 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead inside final 2f, clear 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, driven out, won at Newbury 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug beating Master Noverre (8-12) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Set Sail (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Soon pushed along to track leaders, driven over 2f out, soon hung right under pressure, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 6l behind Orizaba (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
