tracked winner 2f, close up, weakened over 1f out
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders after 2f, weakened over 1f out
chased winner after 2f out until ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out
made all, soon 3 lengths clear, quickened approaching final furlong, unchallenged
keen in rear, never on terms
dwelt towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
held up, headway over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no threat to winner
tracked winner 2f, tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner again over 1f out until inside final furlong, kept on one pace
WATERLOO BRIDGE took a while to warm up but, after landing a Tipperary maiden, he won the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot. He's had a break since then and is tackling an extra two furlongs but his overall form is much the best of these. Zhui Feng landed a Kempton maiden and was well supported in another big Tattersalls Sales race here last month and came home a clear-cut winner. The extra furlong is a bonus and Amanda Perrett's charge looks a big threat. Nimr started favourite in that latter event but couldn't quite go the pace and he's another certain to be suited by the extra. Gifted Master was a comfortable winner at Newcastle after just being touched off by the useful Buratino on this track and Pat Smullen is an intriguing booking. East Indies made all for a facile victory at Kempton though that was over 1m2f and the Godolphin colt takes a big drop in trip.
Able Jack Evensfav (9-5) Prominent, ridden over 2f out, unable to quicken over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 9, 4l behind Cosmeapolitan (9-5) at Chepstow 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Sep.
Ancient Astronaut 11-2 (9-5) Dwelt, tracked leaders, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, joined winner on line, won at Ayr 6f mdn stks (4) gs in May beating Ferryover (9-5), 5 ran.
Bedrock 16-1 (9-5) Held up, headway over 1f out, ridden and no impression final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Christchurch (9-5) at Newbury 6f mdn stks (4) sft in Sep.
Bigger And Better 50-1 (9-0) Dwelt held up, ridden 2f out, never nearer, 10th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Crazy Horse (9-0) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (4) gd in Sep.
East Indies 6-4fav (9-5) Led, drew clear over 2f out, ran on strongly, eased closing stages, won at Kempton 1m 2f mdn stks (4) pol in Sep beating Press Gang (9-5) by 7l, 10 ran.
Et Toi (IRE) 11-10fav (9-5) Held up in touch in rear, effort over 2f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, stayed on same pace, eased towards finish, 2nd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Executor (9-5) at Bath 1m mdn stks (4) fm in Sep.
Fashaak (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Raced wide in touch, ridden 2f out, kept on towards finish, 5th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Zhui Feng (9-1) at Newmarket 6f (2) gs in Sep.
Gifted Master (IRE) 8-13fav (9-7) Made all, pressed 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Newcastle 6f stks (4) gf in Jun beating Quick N Quirky (8-13) by 3l, 6 ran.
Melabi (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) Raced alone towards far side, prominent, joined centre pair 3f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 9 3/4l behind Drifting Spirit (9-0) at Newmarket 7f (3) gd in Aug.
Nimr 6-5fav (9-1) Tracked leaders, headway and every chance from over 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 3l behind Zhui Feng (9-1) at Newmarket 6f (2) gs in Sep.
Tigerwolf (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Missed break, held up, ridden and no impression final 2f, 9th of 17, 8 1/4l behind Folkswood (9-0) at Goodwood 7f mdn stks (2) gf in Aug.
Vermeulen Fastnet Rock colt out of Crystal Maze.
Waterloo Bridge (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Held up, headway approaching final furlong, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on, won at Ascot 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jun beating Log Out Island (9-1) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Zhui Feng (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, every chance from over 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 6f (2) gs in Sep beating Hillside Dream (8-4) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
