tracked leaders, not clear run 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
dwelt, held up towards rear, switched to outside and headway over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, headway when not clear run 2f out, gap opened and came through to lead 1f out, soon clear
pressed leader over 5f, weakened over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden when switched left 1f out, ran on and switched right inside final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, soon challenging, stayed on same pace inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed 1f out, stayed on same pace
mid-division, ridden 2f out, edged right and no headway over 1f out, soon well beaten
held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out, never dangerous
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on one pace inside final furlong
Nonrunner
It's worth taking the chance that INFIRAAD can return to action in top form as he's potentially ahead of the handicapper. Secrecy, Swop and Fanunalter may provide the opposition. Given that he's been off the track since June, a certain amount has to be taken on trust but he was favourite ahead of stablemate Ouqba in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes that day and is clearly a talent. His form prior to that is rock solid as he had accounted for Firebet on his previous outing but that is unlikely to have escaped the notice of the layers. Swop has been dropped by a couple of pounds following his run in the Cambridgeshire and this is arguably less competitive than a number of races that he's contested so he could well fare better. Secrecy has yet to finish out of the frame and may fare better on this stiffer track if granted a true gallop than he did at Salisbury whilst this will be just the fifth start of his career so there could be more in the locker. King Of Rome and Liberation have more to prove as does last year's shock winner Lucky Dance and of more interest is Fanunalter as long as you're prepared to forgive a poor run at Ascot. He had looked worth keeping on side prior to that and can be given another chance. Fastnet Storm is never easy to pass from the front but a 6lb rise for a narrow win and the shorter trip could sink his claims as we take Infiraad to scoop the pot.
King Of Rome (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 12l behind Heliodor (8-10) at Kempton 1m 2f stks (3yo+) (3) pol in Sep.
Liberation (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Pulled hard, held up in touch, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 18, 23l behind Nehaam (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 2f 3yo aut stk (2) gf in Apr.
Secrecy 5-2fav (9-10) Held up in touch, ridden 2f out, stayed on final furlong, 3rd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Prince Of Dance (9-2) at Salisbury 1m hcp 105 (2) sft.
Miyasaki (CHI) (0-0) 4th of 0, 1l behind Soy Asturiano (9-8) at Taby(SWE) 6f hcap fbs.
Infiraad 5-1fav (9-1) Prominent on outer, ridden and weakened quickly 2f out, last of 16, 37l behind Ouqba (9-1) at Royal Ascot 7f 3yo Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Moynahan (USA) 12-1 (9-7) Always behind, 10th of 13, 16l behind Sovereign Remedy (8-12) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-100 (2) fbs.
Benandonner (USA) 11-4fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to take 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind White Deer (9-3) at Redcar 1m clm stks (4) gf in Sep.
Fastnet Storm (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Raced keenly, made all, ridden and joined from 3f out, driven inside final furlong, asserted towards finish, won at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) sft beating Gala Casino Star (8-11) by nk, 15 ran.
Crown Choice 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, hard ridden to challenge 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Kyllachy Star (8-12) at Lingfield 7f hcp 0-95 (3) pol.
Marvo 20-1 (8-7) Slowly into stride, held up, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, ridden and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 15, 4l behind Fastnet Storm (8-10) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) sft.
Lucky Dance (BRZ) 28-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, no impression, 6th of 13, 10l behind Sovereign Remedy (8-12) at Southwell 1m hcp 0-100 (2) fbs.
Swop (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Held up mid-division, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on same pace final furlong, 7th of 32, 5l behind Supaseus (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gf.
Fanunalter 9-4fav (9-1) Well in touch, headway to chase leaders 3f out, promising effort over 2f out, soon hung right under pressure and weakened, 9th of 10, 13l behind Elna Bright (8-6) at Ascot 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sep.
Marajaa (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) Mid-division, weakened well over 2f out, 16th of 32, 18l behind Supaseus (9-1) at Newmarket 1m 1f hcp (2) gf.
