held up towards rear, effort on outer 3f out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, headway and not much room over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, headway to go mid-division 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
held up, headway 7f out, joined leader 6f out, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, edged right over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, ridden and headway when not clear run over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders
held up in touch, pushed along over 3f out, one pace final 2f
keen, tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 4f out
led, ridden and headed over 3f out, edged right over 1f out, not much room and soon switched left, weakened inside final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, headway to chase leader well over 2f out, ridden to lead 2f out, joined inside final furlong, headed towards finish, ran on
held up towards rear, smooth headway from over 2f out, chased leader over 1f out, joined leader inside final furlong, led and asserted towards finish
chased leader, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out
An interesting renewal and the vote goes to Eagle Mountain ahead of Notnowcato and the intriguing Creachadoir. Derby second Eagle Mountain has not had the best of times since that race but with a confidence boosting win under his belt last time at the Curragh, he is fancied to win again. He is not the most straightforward, but he will be at home on the ground and now over what appears to be his optimum trip, he gets the nod. Stablemate Mount Nelson has a bit to find and may need the run but shouldn't be underestimated as he has proven a tough cookie in the past. Notnowcato is likely to be popular given his scintillating win in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown however he was easily brushed aside next time up at York. He is proven on ground with some cut in but if the ground deteriorates any more then it is unlikely to suit so despite his class he can be passed over. As can Creachadoir who steps up to this trip again. Formerly with Jim Bolger before joining the 'Boys In Blue', he has run well on soft ground, however his best form has come on quicker ground so despite more improvement to come given he is passed over. Mullins Bay could go well at a price but may just be slightly below this top echelon, whilst the three French contenders warrant respect, the best of which appears to be Doctor Dino. Multidimensional must be high on most shortlists as Henry Cecil's colt has gone from strength to strength but he may just find himself slightly outclassed today. All in all a fantastic prospect, and the vote goes to Eagle Mountain.
Championship Point (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) In rear, outpaced over 3f out, never dangerous, 11th of 13, 26l behind Anna Pavlova (8-13) at Ayr 1m 2f lst stk (1) gs in Sept.
Doctor Dino (FR) 4-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders on inside, moved outside over 3f out, 2nd straight, driven to lead well inside final furlong, won at Belmont 1m 3f Grp 1 (1) std in Sept beating Sunriver (9-0) by a hd, 7 ran.
Maraahel (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 4th before straight, soon no extra, 5th of 6, 10l behind Dylan Thomas (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gf in Sept.
Mullins Bay 8-1 (9-0) Chased leader, led just over 2f out, soon edged right and ridden, no extra when headed final 100 yards, 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Stotsfold (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gf in Sept.
Multidimensional (IRE) 5-2jt-fav (9-3) Held up in rear, outpaced over 2f out, headway over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on to lead last strides, won at Newbury 1m 1f stk (3) gf in Sept beating Oracle West (8-11) by a nk, 5 ran.
Notnowcato 7-2 (9-5) Tracked leader, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Authorized (8-11) at York 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gd in Aug.
Pinot Noir (GER) (9-2) 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Storm Mountain (9-2) at San Siro 1m 2f lst stk gd in May '06.
Speciosa (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Led, hung left throughout, headed over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 7th of 9, 10l behind Majestic Roi (8-13) at Newmarket 1m fll stks Grp 1 (1) gf.
Creachadoir (IRE) 11-4jt-fav (9-0) Held up in touch, headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, edged right, ran on inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 1m Grp 3 (1) gf beating Tell (9-0) by 3l, 10 ran.
Eagle Mountain 4-5fav (9-3) Settled 3rd, took closer order after halfway, led over 2f out, strongly pressed from 1 1/2f out, stayed on well to assert close home, won at Curragh 1m 2f Grp 2 (1) gs in Aug beating Alexander Tango (8-11) by 2 1/2l, 4 ran.
Literato (FR) (9-2) Held up, 5th halfway, 3rd going well over 1f out, led 1f out, comfortably, won at Longchamp 1m 2f Grp 3 (1) gs in Sept beating Indian Choice (8-11) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Mount Nelson (9-0) Held up mid-division, pushed along and ran on over 2f out, led approaching final furlong, hard ridden to line, won at Saint-Cloud 1m Grp 1 (1) gs beating Spirit One (9-0) by a hd, 10 ran.
