in rear, ridden and headway with plenty to do 1f out, pushed out final 110 yards, never nearer
towards rear, effort and headway on outside 2f out, came wide home turn, never a danger
prominent, ridden 2f out, ran on well, faded inside last
pushed along early, soon handy, led well over 2f out, ridden inside last, ran on but headed final strides
short of room in mid-division after 2 furlongs, pushed along well over 1f out, soon weakened
mid-division, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on strongly final 110 yards, led final strides
mid-division, pushed along and beaten 2f out
tracked leaders, slightly hampered and ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
steadied and switched left start, towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, pushed along 3f out, soon headed and weakened quickly
chased leaders on outside, ridden and pressed leader 2f out, every chance 1f out, no extra last 75 yards
front mid-division, ridden and struggling 3f out
rear mid-division, ridden and lost touch well over 3f out, pulled up
Neandra has been raised 8lb having won easily over track and trip and is also upped in class. Old Port is preferred on last month’s victory at Newmarket but STORM CASTLE (NAP) makes most appeal. The latter won a maiden at Windsor in good style and this extra distance will suit the first foal of 1m4f Group 1 winner Journey. Purple Ribbon makes a belated seasonal debut having ended last year with a victory at Newcastle while Fair Star and Desert Emperor are preferred of the remainder.
Purple Ribbon 9-4fav (9-8) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, rapid headway 1f out, ran on well final furlong, led final stride, won at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp (4) pol in Oct beating Gal Wonder (9-5) by nk, 7 ran.
Old Port (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Keen tracked leader, led 5f out, ridden and pressed inside final furlong, driven all out, won at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Jul beating Mahrajaan (10-4) by nk, 4 ran.
Desert Emperor 20-1 (8-8) Chased leader, ridden to lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Haliphon (8-11) at Chester 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Fair Star (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Handy, pushed along 2f out, stayed on one pace, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Scampi (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Noman (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Led until ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly, 8th of 9, 14 1/2l behind Liverpool Knight (9-5) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (4) sft in Jun.
Merlin's Beard 5-1 (9-3) Held up last, pushed along and outpaced over 3f out, switched out turning in, soon chasing leaders, went moderate 3rd over 1f out, no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 6, 16 1/2l behind Juan De Montalban (10-2) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
No Recollection 7-4fav (11-0) Mid-division, went 4th 3 out, pushed along to chase leader approaching last, ridden and led over 110 yards out on flat, stayed on well, always doing enough, won at Worcester 2m mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Al Zaraqaan (11-4) by 1l, 10 ran.
Neandra (GER) 10-3 (9-7) Help up towards rear, headway 4f out, shaken up to lead 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, easily, won at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp (4) pol in Jul beating Mashkuur (8-12) by 6l, 6 ran.
Sophosc (IRE) 11-1 (10-5) Steadied start, in rear, outpaced over 4f out, ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, to much to do, 3rd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Fast Steps (10-7) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (4) gf in Aug.
Storm Castle 11-8 (9-6) Edgy and mounted in chute, keen to post, made virtually all, ridden and hung right over 1f out, clear when wandered final 110 yards, stayed on well, unchallenged, won at Chelmsford City 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Jul beating Swashbuckler (9-6) by 3 1/2l, 5 ran.
Qaasid (IRE) 13-2 (9-9) Slightly better than midfield, pushed before 3f out and made ground, every chance when ridden 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Cosmos Raj (10-0) at Ripon 1m 2f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Carrigillihy 11-8fav (9-9) Chased leader, outpaced over 2f out, rallied 1f out, pressing winner well inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 4, 3/4l behind Bit Of A Quirke (8-10) at Leicester 1m 4f hcp (5) gf in Jul.
Augmentarium (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along and outpaced 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 18 1/4l behind Lizzie Jean (9-7) at Southwell 1m 3f hcp (4) pol in Jul.
