tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, one pace final furlong
held up, headway 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
went right start led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up, ridden 3f out, never near leaders
close up, ridden and every chance over 2f out, faded inside final furlong
tracked leader, led over 2f out, ridden and headed entering final furlong, no extra
hampered start in rear, headway over 1f out, ridden and ran on, not reach winner
in rear, ridden over 3f out, never on terms
in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, ran on
in touch, headway over 2f out, soon every chance, faded inside final furlong
went left start held up, ridden over 2f out, never a factor
close up, weakened over 2f out
Many of these have achieved an official rating and Heartbreak Hero comes out best despite a disappointing effort behind Secret Brief here last month. His previous form, when runner-up to Bond's Girl in another very lucrative event at Doncaster when attempting to concede 13lb, was a much better effort and it could have ben the soft ground that affected him last time. Secret Brief certainly enjoyed the going and had previously scored on good ground but whether he'll be as effective on this quicker surface is another matter though he should again take care of Bossy Guest, who finished runner-up. However, the one to take from the race is BALLYMORE CASTLE, who looked out with the washing at the furlong pole but finished with such an effect that he would certainly have troubled the front pair with a bit further to go. Today's extra furlong should be just what he requires and he can take this for Richard Fahey and David Nolan. Tannaaf could be a threat to all as he was a most impressive winner on his debut on the July Course, though the placed horses have been beaten subsequently. Misterioso didn't quite last home in the Royal Lodge a week ago and a return to this trip can bring about an improved effort.
Azmaam (IRE) 4-1 (8-12) In rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 6th of 7, 7l behind Black Granite (8-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Ballymore Castle (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway entering final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Secret Brief (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo auc (2) gs in Sep.
Bossy Guest (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) In touch, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Secret Brief (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo auc (2) gs in Sep.
Goring (GER) 12-1 (8-4) Chased winner in centre, ridden 2f out, lost 2nd 1f out, stayed on, no impression but re-took 2nd close home, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Salateen (9-7) at Doncaster 7f 2yo hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Greatest Journey 4-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon prominent, pushed along over 1f out, one pace, 5th of 14, 12l behind Strong Chemistry (9-5) at Kempton 7f 2yo mdn stks (5) pol in Sep.
Heartbreak Hero 11-10fav (8-13) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and lost 3rd near finish, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Secret Brief (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo auc (2) gs in Sep.
Invincible Gold (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Tracked leader, ridden and every chance over 1f out, led inside final furlong, all out, won at York 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gf in Sep beating Spring Offensive (9-0) by shd, 15 ran.
Misterioso (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) In touch, headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, one pace final furlong, 4th of 6, 7l behind Elm Park (9-0) at Newmarket 1m 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Sep.
Outlaw Country (IRE) 8-11fav (9-5) Raced freely, tracked leaders, led over 1f out, driven clear, won at Leicester 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Sep beating Kisumu (9-5) by 4l, 9 ran.
Pipe Bomb 16-1 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, edged left and no impression over 1f out, stayed on final 100 yards, 2nd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Flash Fire (9-7) at Catterick 7f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Sep.
Secret Brief (IRE) 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, ridden and hung left inside final furlong, stayed on, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo auc (2) gs in Sep beating Bossy Guest (8-13) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Swot 8-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, driven 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened, 12th of 16, 11l behind White Lake (9-5) at York 7f 2yo mdn (2) gd in Aug.
Tannaaf (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, edged right and led approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug beating Shadow Rock (9-0) by 2l, 15 ran.
The Warrior (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Soon mid-division, 10th over 3f out, closer in 5th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, one pace,, 3rd of 21, 3l behind Portage (9-5) at Curragh 7f 2yo mdn gf in Sep.
Yorkie Talkie (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Tracked leader until ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 16l behind Secret Brief (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo auc (2) gs in Sep.
