prominent on rail, pushed along halfway, weakened final 1f
raced on outer, behind, outpaced halfway, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish
dwelt, soon recovered and prominent, went 2nd 3f out, led just inside final 2f, pushed 2 lengths clear over 1f out, just held on near finish, all out
chased leaders, driven along over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
raced on rail, chased leader to 3f out, rallied to chase winner 1f out, ran on well towards finish, just held
slight lead, ridden and headed just inside final 2f, weakened final 1f
switched left start, held up and always in rear
outpaced in rear, making good headway when nowhere to go approaching final furlong, not recover
sweating, started slowly, raced on outside, driven halfway, never really on terms
Over the years this race has thrown up some big price winners, and we're going to side with Rod Millman's consistent sort MATTAMIA, who we think can get the better of Strictly and Green Beret. Plenty of these are coming into the race in good form, but Mattamia has had an excellent season after being a disappointing two year old. Being gelded has seen a big improvement, with three wins and two runners up spots this year. Those have all been over this trip, and he's one who likes to go from the front early, and he's got the ideal draw here. Strictly will be helped by any rain that may have come; placed on her last two outings over this trip, expect to see her produced late on. She's the only one here not to have won over this trip. Green Beret looks like she's coming back to form, and John Gosden's string are reaping rewards for him. Narrowly beaten by La Zamora last time, they're closer in the weights this time around, to give connections confidence about reversing that form. However, we think first home can be Mattamia.
Ginobili (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Prominent, raced freely, led over 4f out, headed over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 9l behind Thebes (9-6) at Chepstow 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Master Of Disguise 10-3fav (9-5) Held up, headway 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 20, 7l behind Swiss Diva (9-1) at York 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Jun.
Noble Storm (USA) 10-3fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner and edged left over 1f out, unable to quicken towards finish, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Glamorous Spirit (8-6) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
Green Beret (IRE) 4-1fav (9-8) In touch, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, stayed on towards finish, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Canadian Danehill (9-10) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Mattamia (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, stayed on same pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Biniou (9-13) at Newmarket 5f hcp 0-95 (3) gd.
Titus Andronicus (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Led, ridden and hung right 1f out, headed inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 7, hd behind Mullglen (8-9) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Sloop Johnb 5-2fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance 1f out, no extra towards finish, 4th of 7, 2 1/4l behind Mullglen (8-9) at Catterick 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
Strictly 11-8fav (9-7) Hung right throughout, behind, hanging in behind leaders and not clear run from over 2f out until pulled out approaching final furlong, went 2nd final 100 yards, no impression, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Golden Destiny (9-3) at Sandown 5f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
La Zamora 9-1 (8-6) Broke well, soon came to stands side rail to lead, ridden 2f out, driven out, won at Newmarket 5f 3yo hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Jun beating Green Beret (9-9) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Brenin Taran 8-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear, ridden and headway and hung left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Glamorous Spirit (8-6) at Chester 5f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) gf.
