prominent, ridden over 2f out where chased winner, weakened entering final furlong, soon lost position, lost 3rd final strides
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon outpaced by leaders, rallied to chase winner inside final furlong, no further impression near finish
midfield, smooth headway to lead 2f out, soon ridden, went clear approaching final furlong, pushed out inside final furlong
in touch in rear, pushed along and switched left over 2f out, soon no impression, minor headway inside final furlong, took 3rd final strides
keen early, midfield, ridden over 2f out, switched right and no impression over 1f out
Defence Missile (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Disputed lead, ridden over 2f out, soon led outright, diminishing advantage approaching final furlong, soon headed, outpaced by winner inside final furlong, no extra and lost 2nd final strides, 3rd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Royal Playwright (9-7) at Salisbury 7f stks (4) gd in Jul.
Chelsea Embankment (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, pushed along 2f out, ran on, not quite pace to challenge, 3rd of 5, 1/2l behind Art Market (9-4) at Yarmouth 7f (4) gf in Jul.
Brindavan (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Led narrowly, pushed along 2f out, ridden and edged right over 1f out, soon headed, battled on gamely, carried left by winner final 110 yards, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 8, nk behind Bear Kode (9-7) at Newcastle 7f mdn stks (4) pol in Jul.
Harmonia 15-8fav (9-10) Raced keenly, pressed leader, led halfway, led field centre in home straight, hung right towards near side and ridden inside final 2f, clear final furlong, ran on well, won at Thirsk 7f fll (6) gf in Aug beating Shielas Well (9-0) by 2l, 11 ran.
Pivotal Days 9-1 (9-7) Tracked leader until pushed along over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 4, 4 1/2l behind Luther (9-7) at Salisbury 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Jun.
