led after 2f, ridden and headed well over 3f out, badly hampered soon after, soon weakened
mid-division, headway over 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 4f out, hampered over 3f out, soon weakened
held up in rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, kept on final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 3f out, switched right over 2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, headway 4f out, ridden and hampered well over 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, nearest finish
held up in rear, ridden over 3f out, headway over 2f out, one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, effort 2f out, weakened final furlong
in touch, ridden over 4f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, hampered over 2f out, weakened final furlong
missed break, held up in touch, headway to lead over 3f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, effort over 2f out, kept on
held up in rear, pushed along over 4f out, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Hld up towards rear, headway over 3f out, not clear run 2f out, kept on same pace
led 2f, stayed prominent, ridden 4f out, weakened 3f out
prominent, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up in rear, headway over 2f out, ran on strongly to lead well inside final furlong, driven out
tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, headway over 4f out, edged left over 2f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 3f out
held up, headway 6f out, effort over 2f out, weakened final furlong
Courteous Likes to run from the front but has shown little under pressure and looks vulnerable to a strong finisher on these terms.
Polar Red Faces a difficult task in trying this trip for the first time after such a long lay-off and best watched.
Travelmate Went into many notebooks when chasing home Albarahin home over a trip much shorter than ideal at Newmarket recently. He should have benefited from the outing and has a major chance if he retains the same ability that saw him finish runner up to Vicious Circle in this race back in 1999.
First Ballot (IRE) In fine form this season and the trip and going should hold no fears for him however, his style of running may, as happened on his last outing at Ascot, set this up for those with a turn of foot at the business end.
Moon Emperor Largely consistent and showed a good turn of foot in the closing stages of his last outing when claiming the scalp of First Ballot by a length at Ascot last time.
Cover Up (IRE) Conditions should suit and no doubts about the trip but on the balance of things he looks to have a little to find with a few of these.
Brother Joe (NZ) Suited by a good test of stamina but is a little quirky and may not have the race run to suit.
King's Mill (IRE) Won over 10 furlongs here in the final leg of a hat-trick last year, but has more negatives than pluses hanging over his head to be a confident recommendation and is passed over.
Mutakarrim Yet to win at this trip in his native Ireland and although the form is hard to assess, he would seem to have a little top find.
Archduke Ferdinand (FR) Found this trip much to his liking when running on strongly to take the Northumberland Plate at the main expense of Cover Up, he has been given plenty of time to recover and should go well here.
Maniatis In good form at present but this looks to be a tough ask on his first try at this distance.
Foreign Affairs Won the John Smith's Cup in good style here last month, and is an improving three-year old who is entitled to take his chance. The draw has been kind to him but he is stepping into the unknown trip-wise.
Ravenswood (IRE) Stayed on well in the closing stages in the Northumberland Plate after a long lay-off but is not forced to repeat that effort and others look more probable winners.
Hannibal Lad Seems to have lost his way a little since he was a surprise winner of the Old Newton Cup at Haydock and although he should stay the distance others look to have stronger claims.
Solo Flight Did not build on his battling win at Doncaster in June but has been given a short break to freshen him up and is not without a chance on the best of his form.
Shayadi (IRE) Lightly raced four-year old, who at one time was used as a pace setter for Derby winner Sinndar. He improved for the step up in trip last time but did not look totally at home at this track when raced here in May however, Mark Johnson has a habit of surprising people with horses like this and and more progress may be on the cards.
Weet For Me In good form and has gone well here in the past, should give a good account of himself but place prospects at bets.
Mediterranean Needs to put a lacklustre effort last time out behind him but runners from this stable should never be underestimated; any rain would aid his cause.
Kuster Returned to form at Goodwood last month but on the whole has a little to find.
Court Shareef Stays all day but has been found wanting when asked to quicken in the closing stages and looks held in this company.
Mana d'Argent (IRE) In good form and is very consistent, but he has had a frustrating season and that run may continue here.
Loop The Loup No doubts about him staying the trip and he has gone well here, so may surprise one or two; especially with the aid of Francis Norton in the plate.
