close up, lost place 3f out, tailed off
raced wide tracked leaders, edged left over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, some headway over 2f out, never nearer
in touch, headway 3f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, never nearer
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on one pace
raced wide in rear, headway over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
keen early tracked leaders, switched right 3f out, headway to lead over 1f out, ran on, comfortable
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace
STAR ARCHER only found one too good at Windsor last time in the shape of subsequent Solario Stakes runner-up Salouen. That form looks strong enough to land this especially as the others with experience have shown little so far. Of the newcomers, Godolphin’s Alqamar is entered in the Group 2 Beresford Stakes and Poseidon cost 320,000 euros. Katmandoo is a brother to four winners in the USA and an early Derby entry while Inception and Chocolate Box are others to note in the betting.
Alqamar Dubawi colt out of Moonsail.
Bobbys Helmet (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always behind, weakened 3f out, last of 10, dist behind Londinium (9-5) at Haydock 7f mdn stks (4) hvy in Jul.
Chocolate Box (IRE) Zoffany colt out of Chocolate Mauk.
Final Chapter 25-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, never dangerous, 11th of 12, 13 1/2l behind Andok (9-5) at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) gf in Jul.
Inception (IRE) Elusive Pimpernel colt out of Spiritville.
Katmandoo (USA) Kitten's Joy colt out of Granny Franny.
Knight Destroyer (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, effort over 1f out, never dangerous, 9th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Waqaas (9-5) at Doncaster 6f mdn stks (5) gd in Jul.
New Society (IRE) Rock Of Gibraltar colt out of Ajiaal.
On To Victory 66-1 (9-0) Went left start, held up, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Lockheed (9-0) at Goodwood 7f mdn stks (2) gf in Jul.
Poseidon (IRE) Born To Sea colt out of Maskaya.
Star Archer 4-11fav (9-5) Slowly into stride, pulled hard and soon prominent, went 2nd 7f out, led 3f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, kept on same pace and no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 3 1/4l behind Salouen (9-5) at Windsor 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Aug.
Upgrade 40-1 (9-5) Always behind, last of 13, 13 1/4l behind Rivet (9-5) at York 7f mdn stks (2) gd in Aug.