held up towards rear, ridden and some headway 2f out, no impression in mid-division over 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and no impression when edged right under 2f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden and no impression when hampered under 2f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division on far side, some headway 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression in 8th 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace
prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra
held up towards rear, ridden and some headway into mid-division over 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 2f out, ridden and led briefly 1f out, soon headed, no impression on easy winner, kept on one pace
towards rear, eased after 2 1/2f, soon pulled up
held up in rear of mid-division, took keen hold, headway travelling well 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, pushed along and led under 1f out, soon ridden clear, kept on well, easily, impressive
prominent, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, weakened
tracked leaders, pushed along in 6th halfway, ridden and no impression when short of room 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, pushed along when not clear run 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra
A massive prize has attracted several entries from the UK, who had five of the first six home in the inaugural running a year ago including the winner. Mission To The Moon won a soft-ground nursery over the trip at Goodwood and looks just the type for this as does Pianaforte, from a yard in top form and staying on strongly over 6f at Newcastle. Chaturanga and Western are other raiders to note but the home challenge looks stronger this year. Ger Lyons has three entries, all in good form, with Colin Keane on board the tough and consistent My Mate Alfie while GUILDENSTERN has changed stables since an excellent debut behind subsequent Group 2 winner Diego Valazquez here last month. Normal progress can see him go one better though the winner's yard is represented by Cherry Blossom, runner-up in the Group 2 Lowther at York and an obvious danger.
Akkadian Emperor (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along early straight, 5th and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, 7th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Sea Singer (9-1) at Leopardstown 7f Good - Yielding in Jun.
Aratayvo (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Towards rear early, mid-division halfway, pushed along under 2f out and headway into 4th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Bright Stripes (9-3) at Naas 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Beauty Thunder (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Prominent, led after 1f, pushed along and pressed 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Roscommon 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug beating Thor's Hammer (9-7) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Cathal (IRE) No Nay Never colt out of Lucky At The Bay.
Chaturanga (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Raced centre, chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 10, 15 1/2l behind Rosallion (9-5) at Ascot 7f lst stks (1) gd in Jul.
Chicago Fireball (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, 9th of 15, 19 1/2l behind Cherry Blossom (9-2) at Curragh 6f mdn gd in Aug.
Count Palatine (IRE) 11-4fav (9-11) Mid-division, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, plugged on final furlong, 6th of 8, 7 1/4l behind The Smiling Wolf (9-6) at Ffos Las 6f (5) gs in Sep.
Guildenstern (IRE) 80-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, ran freely, pushed along in 7th 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, pushed out and kept on to go 2nd on line, never nearer, 2nd of 13, 4 3/4l behind Diego Velazquez (9-7) at Curragh 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Havanagreattime (IRE) 4-6fav (9-7) Made all, ridden 1f out, unchallenged, won at Windsor 6f mdn stks (5) gf in Sep beating Let's Get Em (9-7) by 3l, 13 ran.
Mission To Moon (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway out wide over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, led entering final furlong, edged right and quickened clear inside final furlong, won at Goodwood 7f (2) sft in Aug beating Gamraan (8-10) by 3l, 13 ran.
My Mate Alfie (IRE) 3-1 (10-0) Mid-division on inner and 4th halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon progress into 2nd, ridden over 1f out and challenged inside final furlong, no impression on winner and kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Nemonte (8-13) at Roscommon 7f Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Pianoforte 5-1 (9-4) Midfield, chased leaders on far side before 2f out, every chance when went second before 1f out, ran on strongly with sustained challenge inside final 110 yards, no extra and always held final strides, 2nd of 11, nk behind Gunfighter (9-4) at Newcastle 6f stks (4) pol in Sep.
Soldier's Empire (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Mid-division, 6th halfway, 4th and pushed along entering straight, went 3rd early final furlong and kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 3 3/4l behind Chief Little Rock (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gd in Aug.
Thor's Hammer (IRE) 10-3 (9-7) Prominent early, soon tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon ridden, progress to challenge in 2nd from 1f out and ran around under pressure, kept on without reaching winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Beauty Thunder (9-7) at Roscommon 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Tsunami Speed 28-1 (9-5) Led early, tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Military (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Western (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Tracked winner, ridden and unable to quicken over 1f out, kept on one pace and lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Miss Information (9-2) at Ascot 6f stks (3) gd in Sep.
Cherry Blossom (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Led, headed over 4f out, tracked leader, ridden to lead again entering final furlong, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Relief Rally (9-2) at York 6f Grp 2 fll stks (1) gf in Aug.
Do It With Style (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Dwelt slightly, raced in rear, 10th halfway, progress over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Letsbefrankaboutit (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Aug.
One Look (IRE) Gleneagles filly out of Holy Salt.
Raknah (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leader on inside, driven to challenge 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind You Got To Me (9-2) at Kempton 1m mdn fll stks (5) pol in Sep.
Riviera Queen (IRE) Camelot filly out of Pakora.
Storm Miami (IRE) 16-5 (9-9) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd and no impression close home, 3rd of 4, 1/2l behind Lia Fail (8-11) at Navan 6f Yielding in Sep.
What A Squeeze (IRE) 17-2 (9-5) Reared slightly leaving stalls, raced in rear, 7th 3f out, headway over 1f out, improved to 2nd final 150 yards, ran on, held, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Asian Daze (9-8) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug.
