tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and headed approaching final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
in touch, pushed along over 2f out, headway over 1f out, ridden and every chance just inside final furlong, not quicken near finish
led, headed over 6f out, tracked leader, ridden and every chance 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd near finish
in touch, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong
keen close up, headway 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, soon edged left, ran on
took keen hold led over 6f out, headed 2f out, soon weakened
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Von Blucher is an intriguing candidate, not seen since finishing fourth in the Esher Cup back in the spring but on a tempting mark here, although there is just a hint of suspicion that he hasn't always put it all in every time. He could be very well treated and is a likely saver bet. The choice though is SILENT ATTACK (NAP), brought along with typical patience by Saeed Bin Suroor and ready for this step-up in grade after impressing over course and distance last month. The other Godolphin contender, Hornsby, revealed a good attitude to oblige at Doncaster after a lengthy absence, can only improve and looks essential shortlist material. The greatly improved and admirably consistent Sir Roderic and the progressive Replenish are also noteworthy in an attractive contest.
Perkunas (IRE) (9-2) 5th of 16, 3 1/4l behind Opera Baron (9-2) at Doha 1m stks gd in Feb.
Palawan 11-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, not much room over 1f out, ridden and stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Storm Ahead (8-5) at Salisbury 1m hcp (2) sft in Jun.
Manson 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division far side, ridden oevr 1f out, weakened final furlong, 19th of 28, 19 1/2l behind Defrocked (9-1) at Ascot 1m hcp stks (2) sft in Jun.
Whitman 20-1 (8-0) Mid-division, headway in centre over 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 15, 14 1/4l behind Secret Art (8-5) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) sft in Jul.
Silent Attack 2-1fav (9-6) Raced centre held up, smooth headway to track leader over 1f out, carried head awkwardly when led inside final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m hcp (4) sft in Jun beating Fashaak (9-5) by 2l, 7 ran.
Hornsby 3-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, not clear run on inside and switched right inside final 2f, quickened to challenge inside final furlong, stayed on to lead final 50 yards, won at Doncaster 1m hcp (3) gs in Jun beating Mikmak (9-5) by nk, 7 ran.
Von Blucher (IRE) 5-2fav (8-11) Took keen hold, held up in 5th, unable to quicken over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, plugged on inside final furlong, no threat, 4th of 9, 7l behind Czabo (8-10) at Sandown 1m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Cadeaux Boxer 66-1 (9-5) Awkwardly away pulled hard and soon close up, headway to chase leader 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and headed just inside final furlong, rallied to go 2nd again near finish, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Horrah (9-5) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Jun.
Replenish (FR) 11-4fav (9-2) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, driven to lead just over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, clear towards finish, won at Newcastle 1m hcp (4) pol in Jun beating Push Me (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Mikmak 20-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders on outside, ridden and went 2nd inside final furlong, led 100 yards out, headed and not quicken final 50 yards, 2nd of 7, nk behind Hornsby (9-3) at Doncaster 1m hcp (3) gs in Jun.
Sir Roderic (IRE) 4-1cfav (9-1) Tracked leaders in 5th, headway over 2f out, switched left 2f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, stayed on well, won at Sandown 7f hcp (3) gs in Jul beating Silk Cravat (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
