tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
in rear, outpaced over 3f out, switched left well over 1f out, headway entering final furlong, edged right, kept on to take third final 50 yards
in touch on outside, effort and pressing leaders over 2f out, soon ridden, unable to quicken over 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, beaten over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
held up, travelled strongly, headway 2f out, ridden to lead just over 1f out, ran on well
pressed leader, led over 2f out, edged left and headed just over 1f out, not pace of winner
Nonrunner
A cracking renewal in which it is hard to look beyond MONSIEUR CHEVALIER and the all-conquering colt can continue to make hay whilst the sun shines. Connections have made no bones about the fact that this will be the best season for the selection. His latest win, a first Group win at Goodwood, once again showed his searing turn of pace as he scythed through the field to win comfortably. If in the same form it is hard to see anything living with him. The biggest danger may be Corporal Maddox who ran well behind Xtension at Goodwood over seven furlongs; he was unlucky in running there and with the raw pace to cope with this drop in trip he is bound to run well. Orpen Grey's second to Arcano in the July Stakes is a strong piece of form and Tom Dascombe's fast improving colt should give it a bold shot, as should Falasteen and Reignier although each may lack the class to actually win. Taajub and Showcasing both won their maidens well when last seen and they represent big yards, whilst Mr David represents a trainer who has some smart juveniles and this well-related US-bred individual deserves this step up in class. Fantastic stuff, with Monsieur Chevalier expected to win on his first try at this trip.
Corporal Maddox 8-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up in touch on inside, not clear run over 2f out until switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 3rd final 75 yards, 3rd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Xtension (9-0) at Goodwood 7f (1) gd in Jul.
Monsieur Chevalier (IRE) 10-11fav (9-0) Dropped out start, confidently ridden in last, not clear run over 2f out, switched right, not clear run just over 1f out, switched right again, quickened to lead well inside final furlong, readily, won at Goodwood 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul beating Mister Manannan (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Mr David (USA) 7-4fav (9-3) Chased leaders, driven to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Ghost (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Orpen Grey (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Led, ridden and edged right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, ran on, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Arcano (8-12) at Newmarket 6f Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Jul.
Showcasing 4-11fav (9-3) Made all, shaken up over 1f out, ran on comfortably, won at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gf in Jul beating Cansili Star (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 11 ran.
Taajub (IRE) 8-11fav (9-3) In touch, chased leader over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden and ran on, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Jul beating Arabian Pride (9-3) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Falasteen (IRE) 9-4 (9-1) Held up behind leaders on rail, switched right to outer halfway, headway over 1f out, driven and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Singeur (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (3) gf.
Reignier 11-1 (9-0) Prominent, switched right 2f out, one pace inside final furlong, no impression, 6th of 11, 4l behind Monsieur Chevalier (9-0) at Goodwood 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
