chased leaders, effort over 2f out, faded final furlong
always behind
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on well, never able to challenge
slowly into stride, soon chasing clear leader, took closer order over 4f out, led over 2f out, headed approaching final furlong, no extra
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on well, never nearer
mid-division, headway over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, kept on well
mid-division, headway over 3f out, chased leaders over 1f out, never a threat
led, soon 6 lengths clear, headed over 2f out, weakened quickly
mid-division, headway over 2f out, switched left to challenge over 1f out, soon every chance, stayed on well
tracked leader, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in touch, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, led approaching final furlong, ridden out
ESTIMATE just failed to repeat last year's heroics in the Ascot Gold Cup in June and the post came just too soon in the Lonsdale Cup at York last time. Today's extra 2f will suit and Sir Michael Stoute's mare can return to winning ways. Times Up finished a couple of lengths behind the selection at York and would prefer some cut as he bids to land this for third time in succession while Angel Gabrial also ran well when fifth in the Lonsdale. Third to Brown Panther over 2m at Sandown back in May, Whiplash Willie should stay the trip, while Clever Cookie and Brass Ring are others with a shout. Biographer could only manage fourth in last year's renewal and Battle Of Marengo has yet to show his best for David Simcock.
Angel Gabrial (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, faded final furlong, 5th of 7, 4l behind Pale Mimosa (9-0) at York 2m Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
Battle Of Marengo (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led after 1f, ridden over 4f out, driven 3f out, soon headed, lost 2nd and weakened quickly over 2f out, last of 7, 23l behind Pether's Moon (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gf in Aug.
Biographer 20-1 (9-7) Held up behind in touch, driven 2f out, ridden and stayed on to chase leaders inside final furlong, no impression, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Forever Now (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 6f Listed stks (1) gd in Aug.
Brass Ring 20-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, last pair, struggling in rear over 4f out, plugged on into poor 4th towards finish, 4th of 8, 12l behind Cavalryman (9-8) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
Clever Cookie 10-1 (9-9) Dwelt, held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 19, 5l behind Mutual Regard (9-4) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Kalann (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Led early, prominent, challenged and on terms 2f out, soon led, stayed on well final furlong, won at Curragh 2m hcp gf in Aug beating Giant's Quest (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Repeater 50-1 (9-2) Dwelt, in rear, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, no impression, 11th of 19, 11l behind Mutual Regard (9-4) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Times Up 10-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, every chance from well over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Pale Mimosa (9-0) at York 2m Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
Very Good Day (FR) 16-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, never involved, 11th of 17, 17l behind Address Unknown (9-0) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in May '13.
Whiplash Willie 11-4fav (9-11) In touch, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, edged left when challenging over 1f out, kept on well, 2nd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Big Orange (8-8) at Chester 1m 5f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gs in Aug.
Alwilda 33-1 (9-2) Soon tracked winner, ridden and lost place over 2f out, behind final furlong, last of 8, 7l behind Forever Now (8-9) at Goodwood 1m 6f Listed stks (1) gd in Aug.
Estimate (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, always held, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Pale Mimosa (9-0) at York 2m Grp 2 (1) gd in Aug.
