held up, headway when not clear run 2f out to over 1f out, switched left and ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner final furlong
held up in rear, ridden to chase leaders 2f out, to over 1f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leader, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, one pace final furlong
in touch, ridden over 2f out, no impression final furlong
held up, smooth headway 3f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong
tracked leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, rallied final furlong, no impression
led, ridden over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
A good but not great renewal of this showpiece event and Authorized can see off Notnowcato and Dylan Thomas. The Derby winner does have a couple of questions to answer after being defeated by Notnowcato in the Eclipse but it would have been interesting to see if the result would have been the same had Dettori elected to follow Ryan Moore on the winner, rather than do battle with George Washington. Rain shouldn't effect him and having landed the Dante on this track, there are more positives than negatives. Notnowcato should on bare form be capable of holding our selection, especially at these favourable weights. Today is the acid test as to whether he got lucky or not on the day. Dylan Thomas took what was considered to be a below par renewal of the King George in fine style. He could only beat what was put against him although today's task of conceeding weight will be much more demanding. Hattan represents an in-form yard and he will run his race although he has it to do on the formbook. Asiatic Boy steps up in trip and is watched in the market as a consequence. Duke Of Marmalade has always been said by Aidan O'Brien to need a bit of time and the miler is worth a try over this trip given that he has finished well in his races. Song Of Hiawatha was an expensive purchase at the sales and the handicapper appears booked for pacemaking duties. Authorized can be forgiven a reversal at Sandown and is selected to make amends.
Dylan Thomas (IRE) 5-4fav (9-7) Took keen hold, held up, headway to track leading pair 3f out, led over 1f out, soon edged right, driven final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Ascot 1m 4f Grp 1 (1) gs in Jul beating Youmzain (9-7) by 4l, 7 ran.
Hattan (IRE) (9-6) Raced in 4th, effort towards inside to go 3rd over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Soldier Hollow (9-6) at Munich 1m 2f stk gd in Jul.
Notnowcato 7-1 (9-7) Held up, tracked leader halfway, switched stands side over 3f out, led over 2f out, driven and stayed on strongly, won at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gs in Jul beating Authorized (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Asiatic Boy (ARG) 3-1 (9-7) Took keen hold, led 2f, tracked leading pair, driven to challenge 2f out, soon chasing winner until 1f out, no impression and lost 3rd, 4th of 8, 2l behind Ramonti (9-7) at Goodwood 1m Grp 1 (1) gd.
Authorized (IRE) 4-7fav (8-10) Held up, headway 2f out, led far side final 2f, ran on but not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Notnowcato (9-7) at Sandown 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gs in Jul.
Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Led after 1f, ridden 2f out, edged left off rails over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 8, nk behind Excellent Art (9-0) at Ascot 1m 3yo Grp 1 (1) gd in Jun.
Song of Hiawatha 9-2co-fav (8-10) Chased leader, challenged 2f out, led briefly, no extra close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Temlett (8-1) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
