restrained in rear, ridden and headway between horses over 1f out, switched left entering final furlong, faded close home
led, ridden 2f out, ran on final furlong, headed close home
restrained towards rear on far rail, switched left and quickened between horses over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead close home
slightly slow to stride, soon recovered to midfield, headway into prominent position halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, last halfway, some headway on outside over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on close home
pressed leader, close up when ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
midfield, edged left and ridden 2f out, progress to chase leader entering final furlong, ran on
held up behind leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
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Space Blues justified favouritism in this last year when beating Duke Of Hazzard, Escobar and Safe Voyage. He failed to do himself justice at Meydan in March but that was over 6f and he is much better over this trip when having a bend to race around. Stable companion Creative Force won the Jersey Stakes before finishing fifth in the July Cup so looks a big threat while Kinross was impressive in a Group 3 at Haydock in May. Recent rain is a big plus for HAPPY POWER, who is back over 7f for the first time since beating Pogo in this grade at Newmarket in October. The King Power runner has run well in both the Lockinge and the Diamond Jubilee this year and was too keen at Ascot last time. Khuzaam, however, is starting to look a Polytrack specialist.
Escobar (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, lacked pace to challenge, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Magical Morning (9-0) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Happy Power (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Raced keenly, chased leader in group on inside, 4th overall over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 8l behind Tilsit (9-1) at Ascot 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gs in Jul.
Kinross 5-1cfav (9-0) Held up just off the pace in 5th on inside, headway when switched right between horses 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on well, won at Haydock 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gs in May beating Njord (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Safe Voyage (IRE) 15-8fav (9-5) Made all, pressed over 3f out, going nicely 2f out, quickened clear well over 1f out, over 2 lengths ahead entering final 1f, ridden and pulled further clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Chester 7f lst stks (1) gs in Jul beating Matthew Flinders (9-5) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Space Blues (IRE) (9-5) 9th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Extravagant Kid (9-5) at Meydan 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gd in Mar.
Toro Strike (USA) 5-1cfav (9-0) Held up off the pace in 6th, pushed along chasing leaders over 2f out, hung left inside final 2f, weakened soon after, 6th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Kinross (9-0) at Haydock 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gs in May.
Creative Force (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) In rear rear stand side, ridden and headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 19, 1 3/4l behind Starman (9-6) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Fundamental 5-1 (8-7) In touch stand side, headway over 2f out, ridden to press winner briefly over 1f out, stayed on one pace, 2nd of 18, 3 1/2l behind Motakhayyel (9-10) at Newmarket 7f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Duke Of Hazzard (FR) 14-1 (9-5) Held up in touch, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, soon every chance, kept on in 3rd final furlong, never going pace of winner, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Glorious Journey (9-5) at Newmarket 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Khuzaam (USA) 5-2fav (9-3) Chased leaders, weakening when short of room final furlong, 8th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Chil Chil (9-0) at Newcastle 6f Grp 3 stks (1) pol in Jun.
Pogo (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Led, headed 5f out, led again entering final 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Palace Pier (9-0) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Prince Eiji 50-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, tracked leader, led 5f out, ridden and headed entering final 2f, weakened quickly, last of 11, 13 3/4l behind Palace Pier (9-0) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jun.
Real Appeal (GER) 6-1 (9-11) Chased leader, dropped to 7th halfway, headway on outer 1 1/2f out, strongly challenged leader under 1f out, led final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Leopardstown 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Jun beating Lord Of The Lodge (9-11) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Fivethousandtoone (IRE) 9-4 (8-12) In touch in 4th, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 3rd of 4, 4 3/4l behind Mutasaabeq (8-12) at Haydock 7f stks (3) gd in Jul.
