led, ridden along 3f out, headed 2f out, soon beaten
prominent, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind leaders, headway 3f out, driven and kept on final furlong
held up, headway over 2f out, led well over 1f out, hung left and ran on final furlong
prominent, ridden along 3f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden to lead 2f out, headed well over 1f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
always rear division
prominent, effort over 3f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, effort over 2f out, no impression
dwelt and towards rear, headway 2f out, hung left over 1f out, kept on final furlong
A tricky race to call in which we will give the tentative vote to Sir Duke with both El Dececy and Granston worth noting. The selection has been nothing but consistent this summer winning four times and never out of the first three. As a consequence he has risen 28 pounds and will try and win off a career high mark. He was beaten into second place at Ascot last time out and in the process he lost nothing in defeat and although life from now on will be tough another big run can be expected. El Dececy bids for a four timer after wins at Warwick, Nottingham and Hamilton and has risen 12 pounds in the weights as a result. He carries a six pound penalty for his latest win so connections are keen to strike while the iron is hot and is therefore worth noting in the betting market. Granston could be weighted to win again. His form is of a consistent level of late and as he has in the past won off six pound higher mark so he is given respect. But for the winner we return to Sir Duke.
El Dececy (USA) 13-2 (9-12) Made all, came stand's side over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, unchallenged, won at Hamilton 1m hcp 0-75 (5) gs beating Feisty Royale (9-2) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
Granston (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Held up behind leaders, headway 2f out, every chance approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Re Barolo (10-0) at York 1m 1f hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Nanton (USA) 25-1 (8-8) Prominent, ridden 3f out, chased winner final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Ezdiyaad (9-3) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcap (3) gd in May.
Sir Duke (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Held up, switched left and headway 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, challenged winner entering final furlong, always held, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Hatton Flight (9-8) at Ascot 1m 4f app hcp (4) gs.
Fongs Gazelle 5-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 11l behind Ronaldsay (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f fll hcp (2) gs in Jun.
Celtic Change (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, driven 3f out, one pace until weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Boz (9-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Intersky Charm (USA) 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 11l behind Cheshire Prince (8-13) at Chester 1m 2f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Bull Market (IRE) 7-2 (9-13) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 5f out, outpaced by winner over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 4th of 6, 14l behind Amanda Carter (8-11) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Clueless 9-2 (9-11) Prominent, ridden along over 4f out, soon behind, last of 8, well behind Boz (9-13) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Augustus John (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden and headed, kept on, 2nd of 12, nk behind Stretton (8-12) at Chester 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gd in May '07.
Keisha Kayleigh (IRE) 11-2fav (9-7) Dwelt, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on strongly, won at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jun beating Calcutta Cup (9-0) by 2l, 15 ran.
Luna Landing 16-1 (8-11) Led 2f, tracked leader afterwards, ridden over 5f out, quickly lost place over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off, 6th of 7, 48l behind La Estrella (9-4) at W'hampton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Oct.
