made all, shaken up over 1f out, pushed out, comfortable
dwelt, in touch in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, chased winner inside final furlong, no threat
tracked winner, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden halfway, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
close up, ridden and slightly outpaced 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous
This looks tricky given Spinatrix is usually at her best with some cut in the ground and Royal Rock is a rare winner nowadays. Annunciation is another hard to catch right, though capable on his day, while Captain Ramius would also prefer a slower surface. The remainder all have plenty to find on today's terms with the exception of JUSTINEO. The latter has been well beaten in the likes of the Palace House and Temple Stakes this year but this is easier and may he prove good enough having won a Listed event over 5f here last year.
Justineo 12-1 (9-2) last of 6, 6l behind Rangali (8-9) at Chantilly(FR) 5f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jun.
Royal Rock 40-1 (9-5) Slow into stride in rear, kept on final furlong, never a factor, 11th of 20, 7l behind Aetna (8-9) at York 6f hcp 0-105 (2) sft in May.
Annunciation 4-1fav (8-11) Switched left soon after start, in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression, 8th of 9, 8l behind Justice Day (8-10) at Haydock 6f cond Stakes (2) gs in Jul.
Burning Thread (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Raced near side, mid-division overall, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, 12th of 18, 7l behind Discussiontofollow (8-10) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Secret Witness 16-1 (9-3) Off the pace in 6th, pushed along halfway, soon weakened and behind, last of 10, 28l behind Fairway To Heaven (8-12) at Windsor 6f hcp 105 (2) gs in Jun.
Langavat (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 9, 10l behind Justice Day (8-10) at Haydock 6f cond Stakes (2) gs in Jul.
Bix (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Very slowly away and lost many lengths, no chance after, last of 6, 13l behind Fast Finian (9-2) at Hamilton 6f clm stks (6) gd in Jul.
Captain Ramius (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 9, 7l behind Justice Day (8-10) at Haydock 6f cond Stakes (2) gs in Jul.
Spinatrix 10-3 (9-3) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, ridden and one pace over 1f out, gradually weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 10l behind Joyeuse (8-12) at Haydock 6f fll lst stks (1) sft in May.