tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
keen tracked winner, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, pushed along 2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
slowly away, soon recovered, in touch, headway over 2f out, ridden to chase winner over 1f out
slowly away, towards rear, weakened over 1f out
Richard Hannon sent out last year’s winner and CLASSIC has run two solid races in defeat. He has some fancy entries in the coming weeks and will have to win this if he is to take up any of those engagements. Berkshire Phantom has found only one too good the last twice and will make sure he doesn’t have things entirely his own way but the Sea The Stars newcomer Obelix may have a brighter long-term future.
Berkshire Phantom (IRE) 9-4 (9-7) Chased leaders, steady headway 3f out, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, just held, 2nd of 6, hd behind Valdai (9-7) at Leicester 7f stks (4) gf in Aug.
Classic 4-5fav (9-2) Chased leaders, took keen hold, going well close up 2f out, challenged over 1f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 9, nk behind The Foxes (9-2) at Goodwood 7f mdn stks (2) gf in Jul.
Dartman (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 9 1/4l behind Highbank (9-7) at Newmarket 7f mdn stks (4) gf in Jul.
Dream Of Mischief 50-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, steadied over 5f out, pushed along and effort over 2f out, no impression, 13th of 14, 16 1/4l behind Tarjeeh (9-7) at Newbury 7f stks (4) gd in Jul.
Emperor Zen (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor gelding out of Lady Zen.
Obelix Sea The Stars colt out of La Mortola.
War Chant (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Not much room start, towards rear, green and edged left over 2f out, soon behind, last of 8, 25 1/4l behind Marbaan (9-7) at Nottingham 6f stks (5) gd in Jun.