mid-division, headway 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, unable to quicken final 100 yards
mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway under pressure, one pace over 1f out
tracked leaders until weakened inside final 2f
slowly into stride, held up in rear, not clear run over 2f out, soon driven and switched left to outer, ran on inside final furlong but no impression
raced in mid-division on outer, ridden 2f out, no impression when not much room over 1f out
slowly into stride, held up last, driven in mid-division 2f out, soon beaten
mid-division, headway 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
in touch, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, finished well
tracked leaders, pushed along 3f out and soon not quicken, headway over 1f out, strong run inside final furlong, not reach winner
raced in mid-division, good headway on rails to lead 3f out, hard driven final 2f, headed final 100 yards and lost 2 places near finish
held up in rear, headway on outside 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
behind, effort on wide outside and driven over 2f out, not reach leaders
slowly into stride, effort on outer over 2f out, never reach leaders
well placed behind leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, driven ahead final 100 yards, held on gamely
tracked leaders to 3f out, weakened rapidly
always behind, driven and struggling 3f out
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened quickly
never reached beyond mid-division
Mark Johnston has a good record when he sends one out for a quick reappearance at this meeting and Nero's Return looks a fair bet to add to the statistics. Helm Bank and Kamanda Laugh are others that are very much respected, while Cesare is obviously ahead of the handicapper and will no doubt be a popular choice to continue on his merry way. However, the on course bookmakers are unlikely to take any chances with him and, as this is the toughest assignment that he has faced so far, he may be worth opposing against these wily campaigners. Helm Bank has some solid form to his name and could be good value to make the frame, whereas it will also be dangerous to put a line through Kamanda Laugh, who is holding his form well this season but has a lot to do from his wide draw. Therefore, we switch to Nero's Return on this occasion. The four-year-old ran a blinder in the Summer Stakes on Tuesday and a repeat of that effort will bring right into the equation here.
Babodana 25-1 (8-13) Mid-division, headway 4f out, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 3l behind Autumn Glory (9-2) at Lingfield 1m Grp 3 (1) pol.
Helm Bank 10-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, headway over 1f out, ran on well close home, 4th of 17, 3/4l behind Ace of Hearts (8-9) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf.
Kings Point (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased leaders to 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 13th of 21, 14l behind Mullins Bay (9-7) at York 1m 2f hcp 0-110 (2) gd.
Cape Fear 22-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 23, 4 1/2l behind Jedburgh (9-8) at York 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Audience 12-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 17, 9l behind Ace of Hearts (8-9) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gf.
Pedrillo 7-2fav (8-3) Raced centre, mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 22nd of 32, 14l behind Spanish Don (8-7) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (B1) gd in Oct.
St Petersburg 25-1 (9-0) Raced far side, led after 2f, headed over 2f out, ridden and soon weakened, last of 18, 7l behind Mine (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Cesare 13-8fav (9-3) Pulled hard, tracked leader, shaken up to lead over 1f out, soon clear, comfortably, won at Lingfield 1m stk 0-90 (3) pol beating Langford (8-12) by 2l, 12 ran.
Crosspeace (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Raced far side, prominent until weakened inside final 2f, 12th of 24, 6l behind New Seeker (9-4) at Newbury 7f hcp (2) gf.
Elliots World (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Always prominent, led over 2f out, hung right over 1f out, headed and wandered under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Danehill Willy (8-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Impeller (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Raced wide in mid-division, effort on outer over 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 20, 8l behind Evaluator (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gs.
Kamanda Laugh 7-1 (8-11) Raced stand side, prominent, led stand side group over 2f out, ridden and every chance with far side group over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 18, 1 1/2l behind Mine (9-9) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) gs.
Nero's Return (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Held up, headway on outer from over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 3rd of 20, 1 1/2l behind Evaluator (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gs.
Unshakable (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden to lead far side group over 1f out, stayed on final furlong, no chance with stand side, 2nd of 19, 2 1/2l behind Kamanda Laugh (9-10) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Vicious Knight 10-1 (11-1) In touch stand's side, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 10th of 24, 7l behind Mine Behind (10-3) at Newbury 7f ldy rds hcp (3) gf.
Go Padero (IRE) 100-1 (7-13) Raced far side, disputed lead until ridden and weakened over 2f out, 15th of 24, 8l behind New Seeker (9-4) at Newbury 7f hcp (2) gf.
Love Palace (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Led, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, faded final furlong, 11th of 21, 13l behind Mostashaar (9-1) at York 1m 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gf in Jun.
Cello 50-1 (8-2) Always behind, 14th of 20, 12l behind Evaluator (8-11) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gs.
