led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and effort overt over 1f out, not reached leaders, one pace final furlong
towards rear, outpaced 2f out, never dangerous
steadied start, settled in rear, plenty to do 2f out, headway approaching final furlong, ran on, not reached leaders
behind, some headway over 1f out, never nearer
close up, effort 2f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly over 1f out
close up, ridden to lead 2f out, hard pressed from over 1f out, kept on, caught final strides
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge and pressed leaders 2f out, every chance afterwards, no extra close home
slowly into stride, in rear, some late progress over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leader, pressed leader 3f out, soon weakened 2f out
A good contest to open with, and we'll side with ELNAWIN to complete a hat-trick, in preference to Khor Dubai and Flashman's Papers. The selection was an impressive winner of the St Leger Yearling Stakes last month at a big price, turning over a Richard Hannon stablemate in the process. He's got the highest official rating, and although drawn high, could see off all his rivals here. The other Hannon runner in this race is Icesolator, who's been unable to follow up a Listed success from earlier in the year. His three successes have all come over the minium trip. Khor Dubai won a couple of lower grade races before being tried in a Group One without success, so this may be more his level, and he's got a handy low draw. Flashman's Papers upset the form book to win the Windsor Castle Stakes at 100-1 at Royal Ascot, but that may have been a one off as he's disappointed since. This is a step up too for him from five to six furlongs. Karl Burke won this race last year, and is represented by Keeptheboatafloat, who races in this kind of company for the first time. But the one who sets the standard, and is our selection is Elnawin.
Deposer (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Took keen hold in touch, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 6th of 12, 7l behind Shaweel (8-12) at Newbury 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug.
Elnawin 25-1 (8-11) Always prominent, led over 2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, readily, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Aug beating Bonnie Charlie (8-11) by 2l, 19 ran.
Flashmans Papers 25-1 (8-1) Chased leaders until lost place over 2f out, 13th of 14, 14l behind Borderlescott (9-11) at Newmarket 5f Grp 1 (1) gd in Aug.
Keeptheboatafloat (USA) 16-1 (9-1) With leaders, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Reve de Soleil (8-10) at Pontefract 6f 2yo stk (3) gd in Jun.
Khor Dubai (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up, not clear run 2f out, switched left, soon ridden, not quicken, 8th of 12, 7l behind Prolific (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Aug.
Klynch 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 19, 12l behind Elnawin (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gd in Aug.
Missile Dodger (USA) 7-2 (9-7) Led, pressed over 2f out, stayed on under pressure, no extra when headed final 100 yards, lost 2nd final stride, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Klynch (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo hcp (4) pol in Aug.
Square Eddie (CAN) 6-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, pushed out, comfortably, won at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf in Jul beating Jeremiah (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Weatherstaff (USA) 3-1 (9-3) With leaders, led over 2f out, stayed on under pressure, won at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Fitz Flyer (9-3) by a nk, 6 ran.
Zezao 9-1 (9-2) Steadied at start, held up behind leaders, ridden 2f out, switched right over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Desert Phantom (9-2) at Ripon 6f 2yo lst stk (1) gs in Aug.
White Shift (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Led until headed just over 2f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, 5l behind Light The Fire (9-2) at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gf in Jul.
Icesolator (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, driven along halfway, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 9l behind Finjaan (9-0) at Goodwood 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
