steadied start in rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, no impression final furlong
made most, clear 9f out, increased lead 4f out, ridden over 1f out, tiring towards finish, just held on
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish
held up, ridden 3f out, never on terms
close up, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 1f out
chased winner, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
always in rear
held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on towards finish
held up, ridden when weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out
keen tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, effort inside final furlong, gaining on winner near finish
Warrior Of Light was a cosy winner at Ffos Las last month but has been raised 8lb. The handicapper has been more lenient with Boite, dropped 2lb after showing signs of a resurgence at Goodwood behind Van Percy. Collateral form with the latter gives NAUTILUS every chance and the Gosden charge gets the nod back on Turf for the first time since winning at Leicester last year. Esteaming and Nullarbor Sky are others to consider.
Kelinni (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 8th of 14, 7l behind Van Percy (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Nautilus 4-1 (9-5) Dwelt, tracked leaders, ridden when not much room 2f out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, 6l behind Van Percy (8-8) at Lingfield 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Mar.
Esteaming 3-1 (9-3) Close up in rear, ridden and headway over 1f, led entering final furlong, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 5, 1l behind Magic Hurricane (9-2) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Jun.
Sirvino 16-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway far side over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 9th of 12, 19l behind Clever Cookie (9-0) at York 1m 6f Listed stks (1) gs in May.
Boite (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, challenged over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out until inside final furlong, one pace, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Van Percy (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Special Meaning 9-1 (9-5) Led 3f, tracked leader, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 22l behind Noble Protector (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f fll lst stks (1) gf in Jul.
Highland Castle 9-1 (8-12) Pulled hard in touch, remained on far side when race split over 10f out, led over 4f out, headed over 1f out, faded final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Van Percy (8-10) at Newmarket 1m 6f hcp 0-105 (2) gf in May.
Debdebdeb 17-2 (9-4) Went left start, held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 4l behind Retirement Plan (9-8) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Warrior Of Light (IRE) 7-4 (9-2) Made all, driven over 2f out, clear over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Ffos Las 1m 4f hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul beating Quest For More (9-7) by 2l, 5 ran.
Nullarbor Sky (IRE) 3-1 (9-7) Led, headed over 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression with front pair final 100 yards, 3rd of 5, 3l behind Gabrial The Hero (9-7) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) fm.
Buthelezi (USA) 10-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, 7th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Sophisticated Heir (9-9) at Beverley 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs.
