held up behind, under pressure 3f out, never dangerous
always in rear, slipped up bend 4f out
led, ridden along and headed 2f out, kept on until weakened final furlong
tracked leader, led 2f out, hard pressed from just over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure, headed post
held up mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened well over 1f out
tracked leaders, effort 2f out, kept on same pace
held up mid-division, outpaced 3f out, kept on again from over 1f out, never nearer
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, pressed leader just over 1f out, stayed on gamely to lead post
prominent on inside, ridden 3f out, effort under pressure 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, still in same place when slipped up then 4f out
held up in touch, chased leaders 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, stayed on again final furlong
held up towards rear, still behind when hampered 4f out on bend, never dangerous afterwards
This is a cracking classified event with many to consider including the two Henry Cecil runners , Focus Group and Posteritas, the latter is given the nod with the Godolphin entry Elmustanser also worthy of a mention. The selection was most impressive when beating La Persiana on heavy ground at Yarmouth last month, and also put up a gallant effort on better ground at Doncaster next time when a close sixth behind Tartouche. Following the Yarmouth success the trainer did suggest she would do even better over a longer trip, so today's mile and half could be ideal. stable companion Focus Group made a winning debut at Redcar, coming from last to first and running decidedly green. He is certain to improve and could be anything. Elmustanser landed a Newmarket maiden back in June, and may have need his recent run behind Polygonal, this one looks certain to figure in the finish. Ocean Avenue can also go well under Dazzler Holland , but Posteritas has strong claims at the weights and gets the verdict.