tracked leaders far side of group and always going well, led on bit approaching final 2f, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on strongly, most impressive (new track record)
in touch, closer chasing leaders halfway, ridden and weakened inside final furlong
gave problems loading, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, soon hung left and weakened
led, pushed along and headed halfway, soon lost 2nd, chased leaders, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, off the pace and always towards rear, never a factor
off the pace and always towards rear, never a factor
chased leader until halfway, chased (easy) winner 2f out, never any chance
chased leaders near side of group and pushed along, ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
steadied start, held up off the pace towards rear, headway far side of group 2f out, kept on same pace in 4th inside final furlong, never any chance
awkward loading, slowly into stride, outpaced and always behind
in touch in mid-division, headway chasing leaders entering final 2f, ridden and went 3rd inside final furlong, never any chance with winner
Battaash is a tremendous sight in full flow but has been beaten in the last two renewals of this top-class sprint. He's sure to go well but TEN SOVEREIGNS (NAP) was most impressive returned to sprinting in the July Cup and there's no obvious reason why he should not prove equally effective over the minimum trip in view of the pace displayed at Newmarket. He's had a light season and can follow up now. Mabs Cross, the standard bearer for the north here, was only beaten by the minimum distance in this last year and seems sure to be in the mix again, whilst Fairyland, somewhat gone under the radar for Ballydoyle this term, could prove an interesting each-way option.
Battaash (IRE) 1-4fav (9-5) Raced in centre of course, tracked leader, led going well over 1f out, soon pushed clear, won at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Aug beating Houtzen (8-13) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Copper Knight (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 7th of 9, 6 3/4l behind Battaash (9-5) at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Aug.
El Astronaute (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Awkwardly away, soon chasing leaders in centre of course, pushed along halfway, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Battaash (9-5) at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Ornate 33-1 (9-6) Led centre to near side and soon clear overall, pushed along and came back to the over 1f out, field headed in group inside final furlong, weakened, 18th of 27, 8 1/4l behind Khaadem (9-6) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Garrus (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) A little slow into stride, towards rear and raced near side group, pushed along over 2f out, soon headway in centre of track, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Soffia (9-4) at Curragh 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Rumble Inthejungle (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Steadied start, held up in rear, headway far side of group 2f out, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Battaash (9-5) at Goodwood 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Soldier's Call 2-1fav (9-3) Close up and raced near side group, 2nd before halfway, pushed along under 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Soffia (9-4) at Curragh 5f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Ten Sovereigns (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Led centre group and overall leader until halfway, overall leader again over 1f out, quickened clear, impressive, won at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jul beating Advertise (9-0) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
Mabs Cross 6-1 (9-1) Held up, headway 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Blue Point (9-4) at Ascot 5f Grp 1 stks (1) gd in Jun.
Fairyland (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders stand side, ridden to lead this group over 1f out, stayed on, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Ten Sovereigns (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 stks (1) gf in Jul.
So Perfect (USA) (8-9) 8th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Advertise (8-12) at Deauville 6f Grp 1 stks gd in Aug.
Intense Romance (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Dwelt in touch, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 8 1/4l behind Maid In India (8-13) at Haydock 5f lst stks (1) hvy in Jun.
