tracked leader, led 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra
always behind, eased well over 1f out
held up towards rear, every chance over 2f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never a threat
chased leaders, every chance over 2f out, weakened approaching final furlong
led until 2f out, rallied over 1f out, weakened final furlong
slowly into stride, behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms
took keen hold in touch, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on well
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 5f out, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
This usually proves a tough task for the four-year-olds giving weight away to the younger challengers, but Laurence certainly has a shout on his latest third over track and trip and Rotherwick has more recent form than Winterval, who has not raced since May. But KHAIRAAT makes most appeal as he looked useful when returning an easy winner in a maiden race at Pontefract - Sir Michael Stoute’s colt should appreciate stepping up in distance. Banish was behind Rotherwick at Windsor last time and the returning Calvinist failed to figure in Listed company at Newmarket while Indulged has been beaten in handicaps since winning a maiden at Ripon.
Carbon Dating (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased leaders inside final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 14, 1/2l behind Multellie (9-4) at Hamilton 1m 4f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Laurence 9-2 (8-13) Held up mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Oceanographer (10-0) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Los Cerritos (SWI) (8-9) 8th of 11, 28 1/4l behind Feuerblitz (9-0) at Dresden 1m 3f lst stks (1) sft in Nov.
Rotherwick (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Pressed leader, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Rock Steady (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Winterval 2-1 (9-6) In touch, pushed along and headway over 2f out, edged left and chased winner approaching final furlong, driven inside final furlong, gaining towards finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Ice Slice (9-9) at Nottingham 1m hcp (4) gf in May.
Warp Factor (IRE) 7-4 (9-3) Tracked leaders, driven to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure, won at Ripon 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug beating Imperial Focus (9-3) by 3/4l, 5 ran.
Banish (USA) 4-1 (9-4) Awkwardly away, held up last, headway on outside over 2f out, ridden inside final 2f, soon not quicken, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Rock Steady (8-12) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Jul.
Khairaat (IRE) 8-13fav (9-5) Held up in touch, led over 1f out, kept on well, won at Pontefract 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Jul beating Confident Kid (9-5) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Indulged 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway on outside chasing leaders 3f out, went 2nd and hung right entering final 2f, every chance when carried left soon after, chased leader, ridden and hung badly right over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened towards finish, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Poet's Word (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 3f hcp stks (3) gf in Jul.
Peterhouse (USA) 9-1 (9-1) Behind, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out, hung left under pressure over 1f out, every chance throughout final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 9, hd behind Agent Gibbs (9-3) at York 1m 4f hcp stks (4) gs in Sep.
Calvinist 33-1 (9-2) Midfield, under pressure over 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Glamorous Approach (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in Oct.
