led, ridden over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, driven and stayed on
held up, pushed along 2f out, never a factor
raced wide, close up, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong
held up, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
soon tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
always in rear, ridden and behind final 3f
in touch, effort 2f out, soon chased leader, ridden to lead inside final furlong, readily
held up, ridden over 3f out, headway entering final furlong, stayed on towards finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, stayed on same pace final 2f
Sir Michael Stoute's Worth A King's has not progressed as much as may have been anticipated but may do better now back on the Polytrack so he cannot be discounted under his light weight but more solid claims are held by SWEET HOLLOW, who gets the vote over Balnagore. John Dunlop's gelding looked a difficult ride when winning narrowly over course and distance last month and a 7lb rise for that looks a shade harsh so he may be booked for a place at best. Sir Mark Prescott's Farleigh House has been dropped 3lbs since his most recent start but probably needs further help from the handicapper, while Gerard Butler's Tinaar seems to have plenty of weight for what she has achieved so far. Walter Swinburn's Overturn disappointed at Ascot last time but has claims on earlier form so cannot be discounted but more solid claims are held by the selection, Sweet Hollow. The Clive Cox-trained filly was good value for her win over course and distance last month and a hefty 8lb rise for that success may not prevent her from following up.
Overturn (IRE) 11-4 (9-10) Rearing very badly in stalls, rider did well to stay in saddle as stalls opened, always behind, 7th of 9, 11l behind Run For Ede's (8-6) at Ascot 1m 4f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) gd in Jul.
Sir Boss (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Always in rear, 9th of 10, 10l behind Times Up (9-4) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Aug.
Sharpazmax (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd, driven along and outpaced by front pair on 2f, last of 4, 6l behind It's A Date (9-1) at Salisbury 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Jun.
Farleigh House (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway when hampered over 1f out, never nearer, 6th of 11, 9l behind Lord Theo (8-12) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) gd in Aug.
King Supreme (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Chased leader to 9f out, prominent, pushed along 3f out, hard driven 2f out, losing place when squeezed out approaching final furlong, 8th of 9, 8l behind Balnagore (8-6) at Kempton 1m 3f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) pol in Aug.
Balnagore 5-1 (8-6) Tracked leader 9f out, led over 3f out, at least 4f clear over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, and always holding on, won at Kempton 1m 3f app hcp (0-85) (4yo+) (4) pol in Aug beating Dance The Star (9-10) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Dubai Storming 6-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden, outpaced 2f out, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 8, 6l behind Headline Act (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Apr.
Tinaar (USA) 3-1 (8-11) In touch, headway on outside over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Windsor 1m 2f fll mdn stks (5) gd in Aug beating Heritage Coast (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Sweet Hollow 6-1 (8-8) Held up in mid-division, smooth headway on bit inside final 3f, led going easily over 1f out, soon clear, easily, won at Kempton 1m 3f 3yo fll hcp 0-80 (4) pol in Aug beating Teeky (9-3) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Worth A King's 16-1 (8-9) Held up, driven over 4f out, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Acquisition (9-0) at Salisbury 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Aug.
