behind, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, pushed along 6f out, lost place over 4f out, soon behind
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong to go 2nd towards finish, no chance with winner
mid-division, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders, headway 4f out, went 2nd 3f out, ridden to lead when edged left 1f out, driven clear final furlong, comfortably
soon led, driven over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace, lost 2nd towards finish
held up, headway 5f out, ridden and outpaced 3f out, never on terms
mid-division, ridden and outpaced 3f out, never near leaders
led early, tracked leader, lost place 3f out, soon ridden, one pace and no impression final 2f
Nonrunner
ROYAL AND REGAL is the selection with Honolulu and Sanbuch the most pertinent dangers. Proven with plenty of give in the ground, Royal and Regal looks to be the percentage call in today's contest. The colt was a tad disappointing at Deauville in similar grade last time out but back on home soil, a reproduction of his early season efforts can suffice. Honolulu has to be respected as an inmate of the Aidan O'Brien operation. We have chiefly seen him on fast ground during his career though he did win at Limerick on yielding in the earlier part of his campaign. Sanbuch has proved too good for handicaps and attempts to graduate into the big league. His chances will improve immeasuribly if they stage this contest at a fast pace. Baddam probably finds this trip to be at the buckle end as far as sharpness is concerned. Balkan Knight is a fine sort at Group 3 level but invariably gets found out at this sphere. Arc third, Sagara, has yet to score for Godolphin and is one to note in the market. Carte Diamond would be an emotional scorer for Brian Ellison, who's stable are at least back in some semblance of form. Finalmente, who has won on soft going, has to carry an extra penalty for his victory at Sandown and that may just prove a bridge too far. Royal And Regal is the selection.
Finalmente (9-6) Led after 2f until entering straight, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 10, 22l behind Ponte Tresa (9-1) at Deauville 1m 7f Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug.
Baddam 12-1 (9-4) Prominent in chasing group, closer order 6f out, driven to chase leading pair 3f out, led over 2f out, in command over 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Goodwood 2m 5f hcp 0-95 (2) gf in Jul beating Inchpast (8-2) by 1l, 18 ran.
Balkan Knight 7-2 (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Regal Flush (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 6f stk (2) gd.
Bulwark (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Held up in last 4, bumped on rails 6f out, never on terms, 7th of 8, 21l behind Yeats (9-12) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
Honolulu (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Held up, ridden over 3f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 20l behind Yeats (9-12) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
Royal And Regal (IRE) (9-4) Always close up, went 2nd on outside well over 3f out, led entering straight to over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 10, 10l behind Ponte Tresa (9-1) at Deauville 1m 7f Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug.
Sagara (USA) 33-1 (9-7) Tracked leading pair, ridden 3f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Yeats (9-12) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
Shahin (USA) 12-1 (9-7) Held up, pushed along 3f out, stayed on under pressure final 2f, went 3rd final stride, no chance with first two, 3rd of 8, 4l behind Tungsten Strike (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f lst stk (1) gs in Aug.
Juniper Girl (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Led, headed after 3f, prominent until ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 13l behind Regal Flush (9-2) at Salisbury 1m 6f stk (2) gd.
Carte Diamond (USA) 40-1 (9-4) Led, ridden 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened entering final furlong, soon eased, 8th of 20, 7l behind All The Good (9-0) at Newbury 1m 5f hcap (2) gs in Aug.
Sanbuch 6-4fav (9-7) Held up, headway and went 12 lengths 3rd over 4f out, ridden and no impression final 2f, lost moderate 3rd last stride, 4th of 8, 4l behind Tungsten Strike (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f lst stk (1) gs in Aug.
Dolly Penrose 11-2 (8-8) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, soon pushed along, every chance over 2f out, hung left and no extra aproaching final furlong, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Lady Dedlock (8-13) at Newmarket 2m hcp 0-90 (3) gs in Aug.
