tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
rider removed blind late, dwelt held up, ridden over 2f out, not troubled leaders
led early, in touch, pushed along and switched left 3f out, kept on towards finish, never able to challenge
held up, headway on inside approaching final furlong, stayed on to go 3rd near finish
hampered start soon led, set steady pace, quickened 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, rallied to lead final strides
tracked leaders, went 2nd going very easy over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ridden and not resolute and headed final strides
always in rear
went left start, tracked winner, ridden 2f out, stayed on one pace final furlong
Libranno had The Cheka and Palace Moon behind when winning the Criterion Stakes at Newmarket in June. He's been aimed high since so has to be respected back in this grade but does have to carry a penalty here. Hooray won over this trip at Epsom in June but the filly's stamina may be stretched on this softer surface and she's badly drawn for a front-runner. DONCASTER ROVER is also drawn high and has proved best over 6f in the past. But he wore down Majestic Myles over this trip at York eight days ago and is weighted to reverse earlier C&D running with Libranno. With Fallon on board, he could easily score again as Balthazaar's Gift doesn't appear the force of old and has something to find with a couple of these on recent form.
The Cheka (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 8l behind Excelebration (8-13) at Newbury 7f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Balthazaar's Gift (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Steadied start, held up in rear, never a factor, 7th of 9, 13l behind Excelebration (8-13) at Newbury 7f Grp 2 (1) gd.
Doncaster Rover (USA) 5-1fav (9-0) Held up in touch, pushed along halfway, driven and headway to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead last strides, won at York 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd beating Majestic Myles (9-0) by hd, 11 ran.
High Standing (USA) 28-1 (9-6) Raced stands side, never on terms and always behind, last of 27, 12l behind Hoof It (10-0) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Libranno 22-1 (8-11) 11th of 13, 10l behind Moonlight Cloud (8-8) at Deauville(FR) 6f Grp 1 (1) sft.
Jacqueline Quest (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, soon dropped into mid-division, headway over 3f out, ridden and everychance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Crystal Gal (9-0) at Haydock 1m fll lst stks (1) gd.
Karam Albaari (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Raced keenly in touch, hard ridden to challenge over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 8l behind Casamento (9-0) at Doncaster 1m 2yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Oct.
Hooray 5-2fav (9-5) Soon in rear, pulled to outer and effort 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 8th of 13, 7l behind Alanza (9-1) at Tipperary 7f fll lst stks (1) gd.
Palace Moon 9-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, kept on under pressure, 4th of 7, 6l behind Prime Defender (9-4) at Doncaster 6f cond Stakes (3) gf in Jul.
Lechevalier Choisi (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Doncaster Rover (9-0) at York 7f Listed stks 3yo (1) gd.
