tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace
prominent until over 6f out, tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner 2f out, no impression final furlong
raced wide keen in touch, ridden and headway 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, pushed along 2f out, ridden and stayed on towards finish
held towards rear, wide and headway approaching final furlong, ran on, nearest finish
refused to race
fly leapt start and slowly away, headway to track winner over 6f out until ridden 2f out, weakened
dwelt never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace
raced wide in rear, pushed along over 2f out, never a factor
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
close up, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f
in touch, ridden and weakened 2f out
raced wide held up, pushed along 3f out, never a factor
towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, never nearer
made all, ridden 2 lengths clear over 1f out, ran on
raced wide in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
dwelt keen towards rear, headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
Fifth Position finished ahead of the likes of Tinandali, Nicholas T and Sky Defender when third in the John Smith’s Cup at York 10 days ago and will probably run his race again. Cape Cavalli has gone up 8lb for winning on the Knavesmire earlier in the month but further rain would aid his cause. Royal Hunt Cup sixth Bell Rock has hinted that he will stay this longer trip but obviously has stamina to prove. DEREVO weakened close home behind Fifth Position at Doncaster but is now 5lb better off with the winner. The Juddmonte colours have been getting plenty of exposure lately and Sir Michael Stoute’s colt is capable of better having had just the four runs. Restorer made a winning reappearance at Newbury and could well again if in the mood. Sucellus and Lawn Ranger are others with each-way claims at decent odds but Babbo's Boy turned in a shocker last time and Maydanny also has plenty to prove. Red October and Yuri Gagarin would need major improvement to figure in a race like this.
Walkinthesand (IRE) 18-1 (9-6) Raced in 3rd behind clear leading pair until over 4f out, chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on again late, 5th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Global Giant (9-6) at Newbury 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in Jul.
Sky Defender 28-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, soon edged right and beaten, weakened over 1f out, last of 22, 28l behind Sinjaari (8-11) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Fifth Position (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Chased leaders on outside, closed going well 3f out, not much room over 2f out, soon switched right, close up over 1f out, not pace of front pair inside final furlong, stayed on, 3rd of 22, 4l behind Sinjaari (8-11) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Bell Rock 13-2 (9-4) Held up in mid-division centre to near side, headway chasing leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 23, 6 1/2l behind Dark Vision (9-1) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Tinandali (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched left, stayed on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 22, 6l behind Sinjaari (8-11) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Babbo's Boy (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Dwelt always towards rear, tailed off, 15th of 16, dist behind Deja (9-10) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Wargrave (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Prominent near side rail, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 22nd of 23, 20 1/2l behind Dark Vision (9-1) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Nicholas T 80-1 (9-2) Steadied start, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, not much room well over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never dangerous, 10th of 22, 8 1/4l behind Sinjaari (8-11) at York 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Derevo 11-8fav (9-4) Soon prominent, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3l behind Fifth Position (9-7) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
Alternative Fact 7-2 (9-8) Not much room start and slowly away, held up towards rear, headway and switched left well over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 4 1/4l behind Qaysar (10-4) at Haydock 1m hcp (2) sft in Jul.
You're Hired 6-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, kept on final furlong, never enough pace to threaten, 5th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Sky Defender (9-5) at Epsom 1m 2f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Restorer 10-1 (9-3) Chased leader who went well clear 8f out, closed steadily from 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, won at Newbury 1m 2f hcp (3) gd in Jun beating Moll Davis (9-7) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Lawn Ranger 10-1 (9-7) Raced alone far side and overall leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, last of 6, 18 3/4l behind Bear Force One (9-7) at Newmarket 1m hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Yuri Gagarin 13-8fav (9-7) Held up in rear, wide and headway over 3f out, pushed along 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, 15 1/4l behind Country (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Cape Cavalli (IRE) 15-8fav (9-5) Held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at York 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Jul beating Mordred (9-4) by 3 3/4l, 10 ran.
Maydanny (IRE) 4-6fav (9-5) Tracked winner until pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten, weakened final furlong, 5th of 6, 4 3/4l behind Bear Force One (9-7) at Newmarket 1m hcp (3) gs in Jul.
Red October (IRE) 5-2fav (9-2) Made all, pushed along and quickened pace over 2f out, soon clear, ridden and wandered under pressure from over 1f out, eased close home, won at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in Jul beating Mr Coco Bean (8-10) by 3 1/4l, 6 ran.
Sucellus 14-1 (9-13) Slow into stride, in rear, pushed along and headway entering final furlong, nearest finish, 7th of 17, 5 1/4l behind Jalaad (9-10) at York 1m hcp (3) gd in Jul.
