steadied start, pulled hard tracking leaders, steadied into last pair 6f out, pushed along on outside 3f out, soon hung right and beaten, eased when no chance
reluctant to jump off, behind but soon in touch, headway between horses 2f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong
raced keenly, tracked leader until halfway, handy 3rd, 2nd again over 1f out, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner
led on rail, headed inside final 2f, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened soon after, eased
dwelt, soon tracking leaders on outside, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leading pair, close 2nd halfway, led inside final 2f, clear over 1f out, ridden and ran on strongly
steadied start, pulled hard early, soon tracking leaders on rail, pushed along 3f out, outpaced and last pair over 2f out, switched right and no headway over 1f out
Roseman didn’t enjoy much luck in-running in a Group 3 at Ascot in June but hasn’t been seen since, though remains unexposed. Main Edition was a Group 2 winner in Germany in May and Fox Champion has also won at that higher level. The former got back to winning ways at Redcar four weeks ago but both of that pair are penalised. Mitchum Swagger, another stalwart of the Ralph Beckett yard, seeks back-to-back victories in this but CENTURY DREAM was having a first outing since Meydan in March when seventh in the QE II Stakes at Ascot. He holds Accidental Agent on that run and will strip fitter here.
Fox Champion (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Led, joined 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened soon after, 7th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Suedois (9-3) at Goodwood 7f Grp 3 stks (1) gd in Aug.
Accidental Agent 50-1 (9-4) In touch in mid-division, weakened from 2f out, 11th of 16, 12 1/2l behind King Of Change (9-1) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 stks (1) hvy in Oct.
Century Dream (IRE) 22-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 16, 6 3/4l behind King Of Change (9-1) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 stks (1) hvy in Oct.
Main Edition (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Prominent, led over 5f out, clear 1f out, eased near finish, won at Redcar 7f lst stks (1) hvy in Oct beating First Contact (9-0) by 2l, 6 ran.
Mitchum Swagger 28-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, went 3rd and edged left well inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 20, 3 1/4l behind Escobar (9-6) at Ascot 1m hcp (2) hvy in Oct.
Roseman (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 5th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Sangarius (9-0) at Ascot 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) sft in Jun.
Iconic Choice 7-2fav (9-0) Soon chased leaders, lost place and pushed along briefly after 3f, ridden over 3f out, no extra 2 1/2f out, 13th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Silk Forest (9-0) at Naas 1m lst stks (1) Soft - Heavy in Oct.
