tracked leading pair, went 2nd over 4f out, led inside final 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied gamely to regain lead final 50 yards
slowly into stride, smooth headway on outside tracking leaders before halfway, went 2nd inside final 2f, shaken up to lead over 1f out, headed and no extra final 50 yards
slowly into stride, ran green in rear, hanging right when stumbled badly over 2f out, continued to hang right but kept on inside final furlong, never nearer
led over 1f, tracked leader until over 4f out, chased leaders, ridden and weakened inside final 2f
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, kept on in 4th final furlong, no chance with leading duo
tracked leaders on inside, pushed along over 2f out, kept on in 3rd final furlong, no chance with leading duo
towards rear, behind and struggling final 2f
gave problems loading, slowly into stride, ran green in last pair, plugged on steadily inside final furlong
chased leader, led over 5f out, pushed along and headed inside final 2f, soon hung right and ridden, weakened final furlong
slowly away, towards rear, headway on outside over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
This is not as interesting as the first division but John Gosden saddles a potentially-decent newcomer in Buffalo River, who is a half-brother to a 7f winner. However, ALMANIA is likely to be short price having attracted significant market support on debut at Ascot. He only finished fourth but has some fancy entries and is likely to leave that first run well behind as he gains experience. Coup De Gold was a €155,000 yearling and is entered in the Royal Lodge so it’s likely William Haggas will have him ready. Pegasus Bridge could be one to watch in a nursery before the end of the year.
Almania (IRE) 6-4fav (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along halfway, unable to quicken 2f out, kept on again late, 4th of 6, 3 1/4l behind Production (9-0) at Ascot 6f mdn stks (2) gf in Jul.
Buffalo River (USA) Noble Mission colt out of Fashion Insider.
Coup De Gold (IRE) Maxios colt out of Astroglia.
Dancing Jo 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division on inside, weakened over 2f out, last of 16, 13 1/4l behind Fares Kodiac (9-5) at Windsor 6f mdn stks (4) gf in Aug.
Dawn Treader (IRE) Siyouni colt out of Miss Elena.
Divine Gift (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Gave problems loading, chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 7, 13 1/4l behind Art Du Val (9-2) at Sandown 7f stks (4) gd in Aug.
Goodwood Sonnet (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, headway halfway, never on terms, 5th of 8, 12 1/4l behind Kuwait Currency (9-2) at Lingfield 1m stks (5) gs in Aug.
Millions Memories Zoffany colt out of Millestan.
Pegasus Bridge 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, driven 2f out, kept on and went 4th inside final furlong, no threat to leader, 4th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Boitron (9-8) at Doncaster 7f stks (4) gf in Aug.
Swiss Cheer (FR) Swiss Spirit colt out of Happy Clapper.
