held up towards rear, kept on without threatening straight
tracked leaders, 3rd 4f out, ridden straight, 2nd 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden 3f out, 3rd over 1f out, kept on under pressure
led, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 5th 3f out, ridden straight, 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
held up towards rear, no impression straight
tracked leaders in 5th, 6th and ridden under 3f out, no extra early straight
raced keenly early, settled 2nd, ridden to lead entering straight, kept on well under pressure final furlong
Another fascinating clash between Duke Of Marmalade and New Approach after their meeting at Newmarket last month in the rearranged Juddmonte International which saw 'The Duke' come out on top by just over three lengths. That made it five Group One wins this so far in a remarkable season for Aidan O'Brien's inmate, who seems equally happy at either 10 or 12 furlongs. The one proviso from the stable is that further rain would not be in his favour as he is a good-ground horse and there is a chance he may not make the line-up if conditions are deemed too testing. New Approach was not disgraced last time but could never really get on terms with the in-form winner and was readily held at the line. The Epsom Derby hero will not mind the give in the ground and that may give connections hope of getting closer if Duke Of Marmalade takes his chance. This duo dominate the betting but another O'Brien runner, King Of Rome, comes here seeking a hat-trick although his last two successes have come in Group Two and Group Three company. Henry Cecil's Multidimensional has kept good company this season and deserved his win last time at Haydock but this is a far tougher assignment. MORES WELLS hammered Washington Irving on his most recent start and has always been well regarded by Kevin Prendergast. If either of the big two fail to deliver, he could be the one to benefit most on ground he relishes.
Lord Admiral (USA) 3-1 (9-12) Raced 3rd, improved to 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 4, 2l behind King of Rome (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 2f Grp 3 gf in Jul.
Mores Wells 5-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 3rd 3f out, led over 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, easily, won at Leopardstown 1m 4f Grp 3 sft in Aug beating Washington Irving (8-11) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Multidimensional (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Chased leader, led well over 2f out, wandered under pressure over 1f out, driven out, won at Haydock 1m 3f Grp 3 (1) hvy in Aug beating Bahia Breeze (9-0) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Red Rock Canyon (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Led, driven and edged left well over 3f out, soon headed, edged right under presssure, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 18l behind Duke Of Marmalade (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
Traffic Guard (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Close up, ridden to challenge over 2f out, every chance to well inside final furlong, snatched 2nd final strides, 2nd of 8, hd behind Stotsfold (9-4) at Windsor 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gf in Aug.
She's Our Mark 8-1 (9-11) Towards rear, progress into 4th 3f out, ridden in moderate 2nd 2f out, kept on without threatening winner final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Katiyra (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m 1f lst fll stk hvy in Aug.
King Of Rome (IRE) 9-10fav (9-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, moderate 3rd and pushed along from halfway, closed approaching straight, led 1 1/2f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f Yorks Oaks sft in Aug beating Alarazi (9-9) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
New Approach (IRE) 2-1 (8-11) Pulled hard in rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway and hung right over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Duke Of Marmalade (9-5) at Newmarket 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) 4-6fav (9-5) Tracked leader, led well over 3f out, challenged approaching final furlong, edged left and ran on inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug beating Phoenix Tower (9-5) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
