steadied start, held up in rear, some headway on outside over 2f out, no impression, well held over 1f out
went left start, held up, closed over 3f out, led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, slightly outpaced over 3f out, rallied and switched left over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, edged right and led inside final furlong, stayed on
pushed along out of stalls, prominent, lost 2nd over 4f out, outpaced 3f out, ran on inside final furlong
led over 7f out, headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out, eased
tracked leaders, went 2nd over 4f out, challenged over 2f out, led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, held towards finish
towards rear, driven over 3f out, never involved
Khayyaal got first run on an odds-on favourite when winning at Wolverhampton and that result is probably best taken with a pinch of salt. York third Zezenia is definitely worth another try over a mile and recent rain is in her favour but the four-year-old SONG OF THE ISLES would also be suited if the going turned soft as she relished underfoot conditions at Chepstow and gets on well with 7lb claimer Ella Mackenzie. Secret Return wins her fair share but Godolphin’s Dubai Quality has more scope.
Secret Return (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Dwelt in touch, pushed along 2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Tomorrow's Dream (8-9) at Goodwood 1m hcp fll (3) gd in Jul.
Dubai Quality (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Raced in 3rd on outside, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, eased when no chance final furlong, last of 4, 21 1/4l behind Majestic Noor (9-5) at Newbury 1m 2f hcp fll (4) gs in Jul.
Zezenia (IRE) 7-4fav (9-6) Dwelt towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway near side approaching final furlong, soon went 3rd, no impression towards finish, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Oti Ma Boati (9-7) at York 1m hcp fll (4) gf in Jul.
Song of The Isles (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Raced towards far side, prominent, led over 2f out, clear over 1f out, stayed on well, easily, won at Chepstow 1m hcp (5) sft in Jul beating Rotherwick (9-7) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Khayyaal (USA) 5-1 (9-0) Wore hood to post, led, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, rallied gamely to lead again inside final 150 yards, won going away, won at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Jul beating Fresh Snow (9-0) by 2l, 11 ran.
Calatrava (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden inside final 2f, soon hung right and rider unbalanced, eased, 6th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Cosmic Power (9-6) at Sandown 1m hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Willa 13-2 (9-11) Keen in midfield, towards rear halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on without troubling leaders final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Morrooj (9-5) at Chepstow 1m hcp fll (5) sft in Aug.
