held up until joined leader, hard ridden and led 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, soon headed, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, hard ridden well over 1f out, ran on well under pressure to lead final furlong
held up, driven 3f out, hard ridden and one-paced from 2f out
with leader, ridden 2f out, soon beaten
Ashdown Express (IRE) Progressing nicely and comes here on hat-trick after wins at Newcastle and Beverley in July; off since and probably needs to improve again to win this.
Amour Sans Fin (FR) Not seen since landing the odds in a big field maiden at Newbury in May; form solid and stable in form but may need softer ground.
Assaaf (IRE) Sent off 20/1 outsider of four when making winning debut in Nottingham maiden last month (form working out); must have solid claims of following up here.
Rehearsal Hall (USA) Outclassed in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot and no surprise to see him run better dropped in grade at Sandown last time; may again find one too good.
Red Halo Fair third at Kempton on debut and entitled to respect in receipt of weight.