mid-division, ridden halfway, not trouble leaders
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened over 1f out, eased final furlong
towards rear, never near leaders
chased leaders, ridden after 2f, stayed on, never able to challenge
held up, effort over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression near finish
soon outpaced
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, ran on
chased leader, ridden 2f out, led 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on
led and soon 3 lengths clear, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on
in rear, ridden after 2f, stayed on towards finish, nearest finish
chased leaders, ridden halfway, weakened 1f out
Nonrunner
Kingsgate Native won this in 2007 and beat EQUIANO on his return this year, but Barry Hills' charge has since re-found his best form and should finish ahead of the Stoute runner, as he has the last twice. The dual-King's Stand winner suffered defeat at the hands of fellow Royal Ascot scorer Starspangledbanner in the July Cup at Newmarket but he ran a fine race to rally when headed and, while he acts well over six, five furlongs is surely his optimum trip. Aidan O'Brien's runner is of course respected as a double-Group One winner who has speed in abundance but he's been beaten on his last two starts over the trip and may once again find top-level success over the minimum distance eluding him. He has the beating of Fleeting Spirit on both recent wins, so those searching for value could, with Kinggate Native's juvenile-winning performance in mind, turn to the two-year-olds. Stone Of Folca isn't far from the top of the juvenile tree and travels well so this big field could suit while Dinkum Diamond is highly regarded and the form of his Royal Ascot effort has been franked; in receipt of weight, the pair need considering. Others to mention include Goodwood hero Borderlescott and the visored Rose Blossom, both of whom have each-way claims.
Borderlescott 9-2fav (9-0) Held up in touch centre, switched right inside final 2f, strong run over 1f out, ran on to lead final 100 yards, won at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jul beating Group Therapy (9-0) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Equiano (FR) 12-1 (9-5) Raced center, overall leader, joined far side group and still led over 2f out, soon ridden headed well inside final furlong, rallied close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Starspangledbanner (9-5) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Kingsgate Native (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Raced far side, tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Starspangledbanner (9-5) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Prime Defender 33-1 (9-2) 5th of 15, 5l behind Regal Parade (9-2) at Deauville(FR) 6f Grp 1 (1) gs.
Spin Cycle (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) With leaders centre, ridden to lead 1f out, headed final 100 yards, weakened and lost places towards finish, 5th of 15, 1 1/4l behind Borderlescott (9-0) at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jul.
Starspangledbanner (AUS) 2-1fav (9-5) Switched to race far side soon after start, led that group, chased leader over 2f out, ridden to lead well inside final furlong, ran on gamely, won at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul beating Equiano (9-5) by nk, 14 ran.
Mister Hughie (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Started slowly, outpaced in rear in centre, switched right over 1f out, rapid headway inside final furlong, finished strongly, not able to reach leaders, 4th of 15, 3/4l behind Borderlescott (9-0) at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 (1) gd in Jul.
Sole Power 4-1 (9-1) Prominent, close 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 1 1/2l behind Invincible Ash (9-1) at Tipperary 5f Listed stks (1) gd.
Piccadilly Filly (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden from 2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no extra, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Glamorous Spirit (9-2) at Curragh 5f Grp 3 (1) gf in Jun.
Rose Blossom 8-1 (8-10) Made all, ridden and hard pressed over 1f out, stayed on gamely inside final furlong, held on, won at York 6f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf in Jul beating Tropical Treat (8-10) by nk, 10 ran.
Dinkum Diamond (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) Held up in touch, ridden and unable to quicken 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 3l behind Approve (9-1) at Royal Ascot 5f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Stone Of Folca 4-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, ridden to challenge final furlong, every chance well inside final furlong, went 2nd but not pace of winner close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind Zebedee (9-0) at Goodwood 5f 2yo Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Fleeting Spirit (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Raced far side, in touch, ridden 2f out, not pace to challenge, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Starspangledbanner (9-5) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
