went left start, raced keenly and held up behind, ridden over 1f out, no impression when not clear run final furlong
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
raced keenly and led, headed 2f out, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
always prominent, led 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong
chased leaders to over 2f out, soon weakened
keen early, held up, ridden and outpaced halfway, never dangerous
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 1f out, stayed on
chased leaders, driven to challenge 2f out, ridden and every chance entering final furlong, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out
slowly into stride, always behind
mid-division, ridden 2f out, never on terms
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up behind, ridden over 1f out, no impression when edged right final furlong
behind, driven and headway 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well inside final furlong to go 2nd near finish
mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong
The hustle and bustle of a large field suits Drawnfromthepast, who edges a slender vote of confidence in the opener; Berbice, Dedo and Dark Angel are other to keep on the right side, while each-way support for Johar Jamal would not be arriving without foundation. The last named is at the right end of the weights and, with the drying ground in his favour, the son of Chevalier is no forlorn hope on these terms. A betting move in his direction may prove significant. Dark Angel was far from disgraced when fourth in the July Stakes and, as his yard are thriving just now, a big ran can be expected. He was not far behind the selection when they met at Royal Ascot and, on the revised terms, he has to be considered as a big threat. Dedo also merits a second look, as he is on an upward curve and appears versatile regarding the ground. Kevin Prendegast is now convinced that sprinting is his game and it would be folly to ignore the Irish raider. Richard Hannon has four in the race; so a careful monitoring of the betting ring would be advisable before jumping in with the nicely-bred Berbice, who got off the mark in pleasing fashion at Goodwood in June. His form looks solid and, with Ryan Moore doing the steering, he may give the selection the most to think about. However, Drawnfromthepast is much better than he showed in the Richmond Stakes and it would come as no surprise to see different tactics employed today. The son of Tagula may be best when he races with the pace and, with the benefit of a high draw, he should benefit from a handy position in the early part of the race. Already a winner over six furlongs, the tip holds no fears for Drawnfromthepast and he is expected to be hard to master if Jamie Spencer allows him to tag on to the anticipated early pace.
Drawnfromthepast (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Tracked leaders, effort 2f out, not quicken and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 4l behind Strike The Deal (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Apollo Shark (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Led, headed after 2f, ridden over 2f out, headway to lead over 1f out, driven clear final furlong, won at Musselburgh 7f 2yo hcp (5) gd in Jul beating Suite Francaise (7-13) by 4l, 5 ran.
Berbice (IRE) 2-5fav (9-3) Made all, quickened over 1f out, edged slightly right, kept on and always doing just enough, pushed out, won at Goodwood 6f 2yo mdn auc (4) gd in Jun beating Aaim For Applause (9-3) by a nk, 6 ran.
Cee Bargara 16-1 (9-0) Pressed leader to over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong, last of 9, 7l behind Strike The Deal (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf.
Cosmic Art 8-11fav (8-10) Led, headed over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, hard ridden to lead again close home, won at W'hampton 6f 2yo stk (4) pol beating Hold The Gold (8-10) by a nk, 4 ran.
Dark Angel (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Led, ridden 2f out, headed entering final furlong, kept on, 4th of 13, 2l behind Winker Watson (9-1) at Newmarket 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
Dedo (IRE) 4-6fav (9-2) Always almost on terms travelling well, definite leader from 2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Cork 6f 2yo hcp 0-85 gd beating Inzone (9-4) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Fast Feet 6-1 (9-2) Hampered start, behind and outpaced, last of 10, 15l behind Look Busy (8-4) at Thirsk 5f 2yo hcp (3) gf.
Grylls (USA) 9-4fav (9-2) Prominent, ridden and chased winner briefly over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, one pace, 4th of 6, 6l behind Captain Gerrard (8-12) at Chester 5f nov stk (4) sft in Jun.
Mazzanti 16-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 6, 9l behind Fat Boy (9-5) at Newmarket 6f 2yo stk (3) gd in Jul.
Mister Hardy 14-1 (9-2) Pulled hard early, prominent, pushed along 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, no impression when lost second inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Raven's Pass (9-2) at Ascot 7f 2yo lst stk (1) gs in Jul.
Mymumsaysimthebest 5-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, driven 2f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Campanologist (9-0) at Sandown 7f 2yo mdn (4) gd.
New Jersey (IRE) (9-2) Disputed 4th, ridden well over 1f out, one pace, 6th of 7, 6l behind Natagora (8-13) at Maisons-Laffitte 5f Grp 2 (1) in Jul.
Nine Stories (IRE) 7-2 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed over 5f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 7, 8l behind McCartney (8-12) at Hamilton 1m nov stk (4) gs.
Pelican Prince 13-2 (9-0) Went right start, held up in rear, good headway over 2f out, driven to lead 1f out, stayed on gamely, won at Ascot 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf in Jul beating Shifting Star (9-0) by a hd, 9 ran.
Philario (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Keen, chased winner throughout, ridden over 2f out, stayed on towards finish, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Fat Boy (9-5) at Newmarket 6f 2yo stk (3) gd in Jul.
Quest For Success (IRE) 9-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, stayed to go 2nd inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Arctic Cape (9-3) at Ayr 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd.
Russian Reel 3-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 8, 8l behind Fathsta (7-6) at Chester 6f 2yo hcp (4) gf.
Gypsy Baby (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Mid-division, ridden and headway 2f out, challenged entering final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Relative Order (7-12) at Ascot 7f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Johar Jamal (IRE) 5-1 (8-5) Held up in rear, good headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on strongly to lead well inside final furlong, won at Newmarket 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf beating Rubirosa (8-10) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
