in rear, progress on outer to go 3rd 1f out, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, kept on well, not reach winner
tracked leaders, 4th 2f out, progress between horses to lead over 1f out, soon ridden and strongly pressed final 100 yards, kept on well
tracked leaders, progress on outer approaching straight, 3rd and slightly checked 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, no impression and slightly hampered inside final 100 yards, kept on
led, headed 2f out, ridden and dropped to rear over 1f out, no extra, eased
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, ridden over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong
It generally takes a very smart performer to win this and Aidan O'Brien has won five of the last eight. CHURCHILL represents the yard this time around and the Chesham Stakes winner looked to have a bit in hand at Ascot and can continue the stable's success in the event. Alexios Komnenos was a 50/1 chance on his debut at the Curragh but defied the odds to run out an impressive winner. The form has worked out well and Tommy Stack's charge should go well. Currency Converter looked a very smart prospect when landing what looked a strong maiden here last month and can only get better while King Electric completed a double before a fair run in a Group 2 at the Curragh and tonight's extra furlong should be in his favour.
Alexios Komnenos (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon mid-division, progress into 4th 2f out, pushed along in 3rd over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Curragh 7f mdn gd in Jun beating Inca Gold (9-5) by 3l, 14 ran.
Churchill (IRE) 8-11fav (9-3) Chased leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, led 2f out, edged left over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on well, won at Ascot 7f lst stks (1) gs in Jun beating Isomer (9-3) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Currency Converter (USA) 20-1 (9-5) Went right from stalls, settled behind leaders and 4th 3f out, pushed along and progress to challenge on outer from 2f out, led 1f out and kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Leopardstown 7f mdn gf in Jun beating Drake Passage (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
Eagle Spirit (IRE) 15-8 (9-7) Settled 4th, ridden under 2f out, progress to 3rd over 1f out, improved to 2nd final 100 yards, kept on well to close on winner, held, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Boyfriend Brian (9-7) at Killarney 1m Yielding in Jul.
King Electric (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Led, headed after 2f and 2nd halfway, under pressure and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Medicine Jack (9-3) at Curragh 6f Grp 2 stks Yielding in Jun.
Ready To Roc (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Towards rear and in rear halfway, ridden from 2f out and no impression from 1f out, 5th of 6, 6 3/4l behind Peace Envoy (9-3) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) Good - Yielding in Jul.
