tracked leaders on inside, went 2nd inside final 2f, ridden to slight lead 1f out, outbattled and headed last strides
close up on outside until lost place on downhill run 4f over 4f out, soon behind, tailed off and eased final 2f, tailed off
led, joined 3f out, driven and headed 2f out, soon lost 2nd, no chance with leading duo when weakened to 4th inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden on outside 3f out, hung left and weakened over 2f out
dwelt, soon recovered to chase leader, led 2f out, ridden and narrowly headed 1f out, rallied and battled on gamely to lead again last strides
took keen hold, held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, soon beaten
held up towards rear, ridden in modest 5th 2f out, soon beaten
held up last, headway on inside 3f out, chased leading trio 2f out, head high under pressure but stayed on to well held 3rd inside final furlong, no chance with leading duo
Zelos Diktator hasn't won on the Flat since 2009 and both of Jovial's wins came on the Polytrack. Royal Defence has struggled off higher marks since scoring at Brighton in June, while Sennockian Storm finished last either side of a win at the same track so it's anybody's guess how she'll perform today. ROBBY BOBBY hasn't fared too well since winning at Goodwood in May either, but he's only 1lb higher now and Laura Mongan's charge gets a tentative vote to return to form in an uninspiring contest.
Jovial (IRE) 10-3fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 6l behind Buddy Holly (9-1) at Kempton 1m 4f hacp 0-70 (5) pol in Jun.
Robby Bobby 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, came stands side 3f out, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and lost place, one pace and no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 9l behind Shesha Bear (9-0) at Epsom Downs 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Royal Defence (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Tracked winner until ridden over 4f out, well held 4th from over 1f out, 5th of 6, 15l behind Colinca's Lad (9-3) at Yarmouth 1m 2f app hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Jul.
Zelos Diktator 11-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, chased leader until inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Delorain (8-8) at Kempton 2m hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
Prince Blue 28-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened quickly over 2f out, 10th of 13, 36l behind Money Money Money (9-9) at Kempton 2m hcp 0-65 (6) pol in Jun.
Swords 33-1 (8-2) Took keen hold, led, headed 9f out, led again 6f out, headed over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 12l behind Resplendent Light (9-1) at Chepstow 1m 4f app hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Jul.
Art Thief 9-2fav (9-2) Held up, ridden over 3f out, always behind, 10th of 13, 16l behind Golden Compass (8-11) at Yarmouth 6f 3yo hcp 0-55 (6) sft in Jul.
Disturbia (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Held up in 6th, weakened over 2f out, 5th of 8, 9l behind Peachez (9-5) at Bath 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-60 (6) gf in Jul.
Sennockian Storm (USA) 10-3 (8-3) Tracked leaders on outside, chased winner 4f out until over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 7, 10l behind Pullyourfingerout (9-0) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) gd in Jul.
Burnbrake 50-1 (9-3) Held up in rear, headway over 5f out, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 41l behind Lastroseofsummer (10-0) at Warwick 1m 7f hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul.
Green Future (USA) 8-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 7, 21l behind Royal Premier (8-13) at Yarmouth 1m 6f hcp 0-70 (5) gf in Jul.
