held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, lost action over 1f out, soon eased
prominent, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on
held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, ran on final furlong, never placed to challenge
tracked leaders, effort over 1f out, every chance entering final furlong when short of room, switched right and stayed on
prominent, ridden every chance 2f out, held when hamperd over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong
prominent, ridden 2f out, held when hamperd over 1f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leader, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
held up mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
slowly into stride, mainly towards rear
held up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up in touch, switched right over 2f out, headway and hung left from over 1f out, ridden to lead 1f out, ran on
Toylsome is an interesting contender however Cesare acts on any ground and he gets the nod ahead of Candidato Roy and Jeremy. The selection is a proven performer in Group races and only went down by a length and a half in the Queen Elizabeth II stakes which is form that stands out here. The six-year-old is reunited with Jamie Spencer and he can win despite carrying top weight. Miss Lucifer is improving with every start but along with Lovelace needs to improve with this further step up in class. Pride Of Nation likes the ground and should get the good pace that will make him competitive at the finish. Jeremy is a classy performer when at his best but he is a tad quirky and may have preferred quicker ground. Toylsome finished in front of him last time out and the German-trained horse warrants plenty of respect on ground that is sure to suit. At a price Candidato Roy could go well given his brave all the way win last time out when racing on his own, however Cesare has a touch of class and gets the vote.
Cesare 6-1 (9-3) In touch, ridden over 2f out, soon chasing winner, stayed on well final furlong, 4th of 7, 1l behind Ramonti (9-3) at Ascot 1m Grp 1 (1) gs in Sept.
Toylsome 100-1 (9-2) Broke fast from outside draw, made all, clear final 2f, driven out, won at Longchamp 7f Grp 1 (1) sft beating Welsh Emperor (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Arabian Gleam 5-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on to lead well inside final furlong, won at Doncaster 7f Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept beating Duff (9-2) by a nk, 6 ran.
Al Qasi (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Prominent nearside, stayed on to lead that group inside final furlong, no chance with centre group, 5th of 17, 2 1/2l behind Haatef (8-12) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sept.
Asset (IRE) 4-6fav (9-2) Held up, smooth headway 2f out, led 1f out, soon ridden, headed and unable to quicken inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Hotel du Cap (9-2) at Newbury 7f lst stk (1) gf in Sept.
Balthazaar's Gift (IRE) 9-4fav (9-0) Steadied start, held up in rear centre group, never a factor, 14th of 17, 10l behind Haatef (8-12) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sept.
Candidato Roy (ARG) 50-1 (9-7) Raced alone stands side, made most, hard ridden over 1f out, kept on well under pressure, won at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gs in Sept beating Shevchenko (8-9) by 3/4l, 23 ran.
Duff (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Led for 2f, chased leader, led again 2f out, hung left inside final furlong, soon headed, kept on, 2nd of 6, nk behind Arabian Gleam (8-12) at Doncaster 7f Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
Eisteddfod 16-1 (9-2) Made all, set steady pace until quickened tempo over 2f out, driven inside final furlong, challenged and stayed on gamely, won at Sandown 7f lst stk (1) gd in Sept beating Bygone Days (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Mac Love 9-1 (9-2) Held up, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 5th of 6, 8l behind Arabian Gleam (8-12) at Doncaster 7f Grp 2 (1) gf in Sept.
Pride of Nation (IRE) (9-1) Mid-division, 7th straight, in rear when not clear run inside final 2f, no response when switched, 7th of 11, 13l behind Spirito Del Vento (9-1) at Longchamp 1m Grp 2 (1) sft.
Caldra (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) In touch, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 13, 14l behind Anna Pavlova (8-13) at Ayr 1m 2f lst stk (1) gs in Sept.
Captain Marvelous (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Tracked leader centre group, always hanging left, weakened over 2f out, 15th of 17, 11l behind Haatef (8-12) at Ascot 6f Grp 2 (1) gs in Sept.
Lovelace 9-1 (9-8) Held up in touch, effort over 2f out kept on same pace, 7th of 23, 3 1/2l behind Candidato Roy (9-7) at Ascot 7f hcap (2) gs in Sept.
Miss Lucifer (FR) 7-2 (8-10) Dwelt, pulled hard early, headway to chase leaders halfway, every chance and hung left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, held on well, won at Ascot 7f lst fll stk (1) gs in Sept beating Diamond Diva (8-10) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
