switched to race stand side after 1f, tracked leader, ridden and every chance from 2f out, led inside final furlong, ran on
raced centre until merged with stand side 3f out, close up, headway 2f out, pressed leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace
switched to race stand side after 1f, in touch, ridden over 2f out, ran on to go 3rd towards finish
dwelt switched to race stand side after 1f, held up, headway over 2f out, pressed leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace and lost 3rd inside final furlong
raced stand side, overall leader, ridden 2f out, soon challenged, headed inside final furlong, ran on
switched to race stand side 5f out, close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out
raced centre led this group, merged with stand side 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
dwelt raced stand side, outpaced over 3f out
MORPHEUS is worth another chance dropping down a grade. He ran well enough at Sandown last time despite returning a losing favourite and his earlier victory at Ascot is the best piece of form in offer. George Rooke is another dropped in class but is stepping up in trip along with the less exposed Broadway Duchess, who looks a bigger threat, while Silver Dixie moves in the opposite direction having been in fine form over middle-distances of late. Ocean Applause never threatened over track and trip earlier this month and this looks even tougher.
Morpheus Evensfav (9-2) Keen in touch, not clear run from over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on towards finish, never able to challenge, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind George Cinq (9-1) at Sandown 1m 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Jul.
George Rooke (IRE) 7-2 (8-12) Prominent, ridden 3f out, edged left and one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 8l behind Majestic Moon (9-0) at York 7f Apprentice Handicap (0-95) (3yo) (3) gf in Jul.
Broadway Duchess (IRE) 6-4fav (9-1) With leader, ridden over 1f out, no extra and lost 2nd place towards finish, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Saucy Minx (8-13) at Goodwood 7f flls hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Ocean Applause 8-1 (9-7) Steadied after start, held up in rear but in touch, headway on outside to dispute 3rd 2f out, ridden and not quicken over 1f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong, 3rd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Swift Bounty (8-12) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd.
Silver Dixie (USA) 9-2 (8-7) Held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to chase leading pair well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Retirement Plan (9-5) at Goodwood 1m 3f 3yo hcp 0-90 (3) gd.
Hunting Rights (USA) 9-2 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden 3f out, late headway, never nearer, 6th of 11, 6l behind Young Dottie (8-9) at Epsom Downs 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Strong Conviction 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Woody Bay (8-11) at Redcar 1m 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Punditry 8-1 (9-5) Led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 2 1/2l behind Sadiq (9-5) at Brighton 1m 2f 3yo mdn (5) gf in Jul.
