prominent, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, well beaten over 1f out
mid-division, driven over 2f out, never dangerous
chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon beaten, weakened over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway and hung left over 1f out, not much room briefly inside final furlong, kept on
prominent, bumped over 1f out, soon weakened
held up in mid-division, effort when not clear run and hampered over 1f out, no impression
raced keenly, prominent, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, headed close home
slowly away, soon hung left, well beaten final 2f
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on final 100 yards, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and edged left over 1f out, disputing 3rd inside final furlong, ran on
chased leaders, driven over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders
mid-division, not much room and switched right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not trouble leaders
prominent, driven over 1f out, held inside final furlong, kept on
slowly away, soon switched left, in rear, headway and switched right over 1f out, disputing 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, no extra close home
chased leaders, driven over 2f out, lost place over 1f out
mid-division, not much room over 1f out, never dangerous
made most until driven and headed 1f out, rallied inside final furlong, led again close home
chased leaders, driven 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, ridden over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, well beaten final 2f
behind, well beaten final 2f
An impossible-looking sprint to kick off this prestigious meeting. Copper Knight had Mondammej, Mountain Peak and Nomadic Empire behind when landing the spoils 12 months ago but is 9lb higher now. Dakota Gold won this in 2019 and is another seeking a sixth victory on the Knavesmire. Look Out Louis had several of these behind when scoring at Chester while Ghathanfar is in the form of his life. Zarzyni is weighted to reverse Ascot running with Mountain Peak and Bond Chairman but DUSKY LORD may still be improving and it’s a positive that he’s only gone up a pound for his latest second at Goodwood where he didn’t really get the run of the race. Significantly and Atalis Bay are both potentially well treated on last year’s form with Ancient Times much respected given he got the better of Makanah in a decent contest at Musselburgh in June. Bergerac may be the pick of the remainder.
Mountain Peak 10-3jfav (9-12) Tracked leaders near side of group, ridden and edged both ways over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Call Me Ginger (8-4) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Zarzyni (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Chased leaders in centre, shaken up under 2f out, ridden and closed 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 20, 1 1/2l behind Mountain Peak (9-10) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Mondammej 14-1 (9-12) Settled in rear, headway over 3f out, driven over 2f out, no impression, 14th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Gale Force Maya (9-12) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Dakota Gold 10-3 (10-0) Led, pushed before 2f out where headed, battled on bravely, held late on, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind Aleezdancer (8-12) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gs in Aug.
Makanah 33-1 (9-4) Led far side, driven and edged left over 1f out, faded inside final 100 yards, 7th of 28, 4 1/4l behind Commanche Falls (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Copper Knight (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Midfield, short of room 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression, 10th of 11, 8l behind Look Out Louis (8-12) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Significantly 14-1 (10-4) Close up, effort and every chance over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Snazzy Jazzy (9-10) at Hamilton 6f hcp (2) gd in Jun.
King Of Stars (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Led, headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakening when slightly hampered 1f out, 5th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Manaccan (9-10) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Project Dante 15-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong, last of 8, 10 1/4l behind Last Crusader (9-4) at York 5f lst stks (1) gd in May.
Good Eye (SWE) 150-1 (8-13) Led stands side, headed over 1f out, held final 150 yards, kept on, 4th of 28, 1 3/4l behind Commanche Falls (9-5) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Atalis Bay 9-1 (9-9) Midfield, not much room travelling strongly 2f out, switched right and ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, 8th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Lord Riddiford (8-12) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Bond Chairman 10-3jfav (9-0) Chased leader, every chance over 1f out, edged left and lost 2nd inside final furlong, weakened soon after, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Call Me Ginger (8-4) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Gis A Sub (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Prominent, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, 15th of 20, 10 1/2l behind Perfect Power (9-2) at Ascot 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Live In The Dream (IRE) 9-2fav (9-4) Prominent, ridden 2f out, gradually weakened, 9th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Look Out Louis (8-12) at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Nomadic Empire (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Dwelt, settled in midfield, pushed along over 2f out, driven over 1f out, weakened final 110yds, 11th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Gale Force Maya (9-12) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Look Out Louis 22-1 (8-12) Midfield, ridden 2f out, headway to lead 1f out, ran on well, won at Chester 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul beating Manaccan (9-6) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Sunday Sovereign 16-1 (10-1) In touch in mid-division, ridden and effort over 1f out, no impression, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Only Spoofing (9-3) at Musselburgh 5f hcp (3) gd in Jul.
Bergerac (IRE) Evensfav (9-4) Keen made all, ridden over 1f out, driven out, won at Newmarket 6f hcp (3) gf in Aug beating Prontissimo (9-5) by 3l, 3 ran.
Ghathanfar (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Dwelt, recovered to dispute lead, challenged when driven over 2f out, kept on, 3rd of 15, 1/4l behind Gale Force Maya (9-12) at York 6f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Ancient Times 4-1 (9-11) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Celsius (9-4) at Newmarket 5f hcp (3) gf in Jul.
Count D'Orsay (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon well held, 7th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Manaccan (9-10) at Ascot 5f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Dusky Lord 13-2 (9-0) Midfield, ridden to chase leader 2f out, in touch entering final furlong, ran on close home, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Lord Riddiford (8-12) at Goodwood 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
