tracked leaders, driven along over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, stayed on under pressure to lead final 100 yards
in touch, ridden, weakened over 2f out
took keen hold, held up, always rear
in touch, driven 2f out, strong challenge approaching final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
took keen hold, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge 2f out, driven, every chance over 1f out, weakened final 100 yards
led, ridden 2f out, soon strongly pressed, kept narrow advantage until headed, no extra final 100 yards
held up, driven along over 2f out, never going pace to reach leaders
soon pressing leader, ridden, every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up in rear, ridden, no impression final 2f
Nonrunner
The forecast wet weather which is predicted over the weekend could scupper the chances of many with the best form coming into the contest should rain arrive and alter ground conditions. Red Somerset was well treated at Ascot last time and the quick ground on the straight at the Berkshire venue aided his cause. His best form is reserved for quick ground which is a cause for concern. The exposed but consistent Moonlight Man has returned to form with a bang in recent weeks. He does like to dictate and is unlikely to get things his own way on the front end. Brave Hawk is another that likes to race on the pace but looked to be unsettled by being tackled for the lead and been forced to race a shade quicker than Philip Robinson desired last time. If connections opt to track the pace today it will give him more of a chance. Lordship is a horse that likes to get his toe in and if the ground eases he would come into calculations. If the predicted fast pace materialises, a hold up performer like him will be suited. The unexposed Rum Jungle is up 6lb for a Newmarket victory over seven furlongs and is steadily on the improve. He could emerge the biggest threat to the selection who is Lordship.
Red Somerset (USA) 5-2fav (9-4) Led main group, headed 5f out, regained overall lead over 2f out, in command final furlong, won at Ascot 1m hcap (4) gf in Jul beating Troubadour (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Trafalgar Square 50-1 (8-3) Raced stands' side, always in rear group, never a factor, 25th of 28, 26l behind Regal Parade (8-6) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) frm in Jun.
St Petersburg 25-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders and keen, led over 6f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 9l behind Rainbow Mirage (9-9) at Nottingham 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Jul.
Moonlight Man 20-1 (9-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 2nd of 16, nk behind Choreography (9-6) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Meydan Dubai (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no headway from 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind Golden Penny (8-7) at Kempton 1m 3yo hcp (4) pol.
Rum Jungle 7-2 (8-8) With leader, led over 2f out, soon hung left, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-85 (4) gf beating Gallantry (9-9) by 2l, 8 ran.
Full Victory (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) In rear when hampered over 1f out, last of 16, 9l behind Choreography (9-6) at Brighton 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf.
Brave Hawk 5-2 (9-0) Soon settled off brisk pace in 3rd, led 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon held, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Lindelaan (9-7) at Windsor 1m 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Lordship (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, ridden to lead well over 2f out, under pressure and edged right, headed well inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Libre (9-0) at Chepstow 1m hcp 0-70 (5) sft in Jul.
Cape of Luck (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Pulled hard, in touch, ridden and effort 3f out, outpaced final 2f, last of 6, 7l behind Willow Dancer (9-11) at Sandown 1m hcp 0-80 (4) gf in Jul.
