chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd entering final furlong, not troubled leading pair
pressed leader to over 3f out, soon ridden, no headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, effort 3f out, soon ridden, not quicken 2f out, soon weakened
always towards rear, ridden over 3f out, never dangerous
sat down as stalls opened and started very slowly, caught up with rear group 4f out, never a factor
in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
led narrowly, headed over 3f out, kept on until weakened from 2f out
held up mid-division, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, kept on final furlong without troubling leaders
in touch, raced keenly, bumped rival halfway, stayed on from over 1f out, never nearer
in touch, effort over 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, one pace
pressed leaders, took keen hold, led over 3f out, no extra when headed inside final furlong, stayed on one pace
prominent, bumped rival halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final furlong, ran on, driven out
held up, ridden over 2f out, no impression on leaders, soon weakened
behind, never trouble leaders final 2f
always towards rear, never in contention
Nonrunner
DUNELIGHT is selected to land this listed contest where Ordnance Row and Il Warrd could prove the biggest threats while respect also has to be awarded to Almajd who failed to act on the polytrack on his seasonal debut but surely has more to offer back on turf. Third in the Betfair Cup at Goodwood last time, Dunelight did get a soft lead when setting the early fractions in that race but even so his proximity to an improving sort like Paco Boy when conceding weight was no mean performance. He is an extremely consistent sort and although he has yet to score at trips at less than one mile, that is not a huge concern given his running style while drying ground conditions will be in his favour. Speaking of consistent performers, they do not come much tougher than Ordnance Row who is as tough as they come and regardless of the grade is rarely disgraced. He won the Group 3 Sovereign Stakes at Salisbury last time beating Laa Rayb who subsequently franked the form in France. The slight concern is that this may be slightly on the sharp side. IL Warrd was touted as an outsider for 2000 Guineas glory having landed the Easter Stakes at Kempton earlier this season. Injury prevented a classic bid but since finishing second in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot he has posted two rather indifferent performances. He has showed a tendency to race keenly in the past and if allowed to race more prominently he might prove a danger to all. Almajd had a delayed start to this years campaign but when he did return connections looked to have found him a simple task to open his account. He never travelled in that and is worth another chance to prove his worth. Royal Vintage was withdrawn due to the bottomless ground at Goodwood earlier this month however, his lack of race fitness is the worry. Captain Marvelous could reward those seeking some value as he needs a strongly run seven furlongs to be seen at his best while first time headgear is now applied. Beaver Patrol is a fast ground specialist who opportunities are few and far between while six furlongs is his optimum trip. Kalahari Gold makes his first step into pattern company and being a horse who is rapidly improving he could surprise a few but Dunelight is the pick.
Ordnance Row 5-1 (9-0) Prominent, ridden over 3f out, led 1f out, hard ridden and edged right final furlong, kept on well, won at Salisbury 1m Grp 3 (1) gs in Aug beating Laa Rayb (9-0) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Beaver Patrol (IRE) 11-4 (8-13) Tracked leader, pushed along 3f out, driven 2f out, soon outpaced, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Express Wish (8-13) at Goodwood 7f Grp 3 (1) sft.
Captain Marvelous (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, brought to wide outside in straight, hard driven 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 5, 4l behind Atlantic Sport (8-12) at Sandown 7f lst stk (1) sft.
Hotel du Cap 22-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 11, 11l behind Drumfire (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 2f stk (2) gs in Aug.
Mac Love 66-1 (9-3) Held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 14th of 15, 24l behind Miss Lucifer (8-12) at Newmarket 7f Grp 2 (1) gs in Oct.
Royal Vintage (SAF) 5-2 (9-4) Every chance, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Honour Devil (9-4) at Nad Al Sheba 1m 1f Grp 2 (1) std in Mar.
Sonny Red (IRE) 11-4 (9-0) Threatened leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon lost place and behind final 2f, last of 6, 13l behind Lesson In Humility (8-7) at Goodwood 6f lst stk (1) sft.
Almajd (IRE) 4-9fav (9-3) Held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost place, 4th of 6, 13l behind Tasdeer (9-8) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo stk (3) pol in Jun.
Easy Target (FR) 9-2 (8-7) Swerved right at start and was held up, ridden along 3f out, edged right entering final furlong, never reached challenging position, 3rd of 4, 6l behind Choose Your Moment (8-7) at Pontefract 1m lst stk (1) gf in Jul.
Iguazu Falls (USA) (8-11) Held up, headway straight, outpaced over 2f out, one pace, 7th of 10, 3l behind Abbadjinn (9-5) at Cologne 6f Grp 3 (1) sft in Aug.
Il Warrd (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Reared start, soon in touch, ridden and outpaced from 2f out, 5th of 9, 11l behind Paco Boy (9-0) at Newbury 7f Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug.
Kalahari Gold (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, stayed on well, won at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-105 (2) sft in Aug beating Pawan (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Lizard Island (USA) 13-8fav (9-0) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Ukrainian (9-4) at Nad Al Sheba 7f stk std in Mar.
Sharp Nephew 5-2 (9-0) Steadied start, held up in touch, driven along over 2f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Lingfield 1m 3yo lst stk (1) pol in Apr beating Orientalist Art (9-0) by a nk, 8 ran.
Majestic Roi (USA) 20-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, soon in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Halfway To Heaven (8-10) at Goodwood 1m 2f fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
Dunelight (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Awkward leaving stalls, soon led, hard ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Paco Boy (8-9) at Goodwood 7f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jul.
Relative Order 4-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 4l behind Irish Mayhem (9-0) at Great Leighs 1m 3yo hcp (2) pol.
