mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, never troubled leaders
mid-division, driven 2f out, soon ridden and outpaced, never on terms
tracked leaders, ridden and one pace when hung left towards far side over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
behind, driven and outpaced towards stands side 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders, driven over 2f out, ridden to take 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace, no chance with winner
held up behind, headway 2f out, soon ridden to chase leaders, went 3rd and kept on inside final furlong, no chance with winner
with winner, ridden and lost place over 1f out, well held in 4th inside final furlong
made virtually all, shaken up inside final 2f, soon clear and well in command, ran on, impressive
tracked leaders, lost place inside final 2f, soon ridden, weakened inside final furlong
It was good to firm ground when HARRY ANGEL won the July Cup at Newmarket, beating a number of these including Brando who went on to land the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville when Magical Memory was fourth. But easier conditions are no problem for Clive Cox’ star sprinter, who was reversing earlier Ascot form at HQ with the previously unbeaten Caravaggio, who was then sixth at Deauville. Blue Point is easily held on Ascot form while The Tin Man and Tasleet, first and second in the Diamond Jubilee in June, were both behind at Newmarket. The remainder have a lot to find on these terms.
Brando (9-3) won at Deauville 6f Grp 1 gd in Aug beating Aclaim (9-3) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Cougar Mountain (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden under 2f out and challenged over 1f out, led 150 yards out, kept on under pressure, headed close home, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Washington Dc (9-7) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Growl 5-1fav (9-10) Raced stands side, behind, headway over 1f out, never on terms, 9th of 19, 4 1/2l behind Mattmu (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Kimberella 7-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along and slightly outpaced halfway, switched right and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Take Cover (9-3) at Beverley 5f lst stks (1) gf in Sep.
Magical Memory (IRE) (9-3) 4th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Brando (9-3) at Deauville 6f Grp 1 gd in Aug.
Mr Lupton (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 8th 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2l behind Washington Dc (9-7) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Tasleet 9-1 (9-6) Took keen hold, chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 10, 5 1/2l behind Harry Angel (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jul.
The Tin Man 7-1 (9-6) Held up in mid-division, no real headway final 2f, beaten final furlong, 8th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Harry Angel (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Blue Point (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to chase leader over 1f out, stayed on near finish, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Caravaggio (9-3) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Harry Angel (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Shade keen, tracked leader, challenged 2f out, soon led, clear and ran on strongly under pressure inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jul beating Limato (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Queen Kindly 7-4fav (8-13) Led after 1f, made rest, ridden and ran on, won at Pontefract 6f lst fll stks (1) gd in Aug beating Eartha Kitt (8-13) by hd, 14 ran.
Spirit of Valor (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Pressed leader, still every chance when lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Breton Rock (9-3) at Goodwood 7f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Aug.
