tracked leader, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd and held towards finish
held up in rear, headway under pressure over 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from over 1f out, never near leaders
reluctant and slowly away, behind, headway 3f out, driven to chase leaders 2f out, ridden over 1f out, never on terms, gradually weakened inside final furlong
towards rear, outpaced when not clear run 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on into mid-division inside final furlong, never nearer
held up in touch, headway and effort over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, one pace final furlong
mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, soon outpaced, weakened inside final furlong
held up in touch, challenged over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, edged left and headed near finish
mid-division, driven over 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, led near finish
tracked leaders, effort and every chance over 2f out to over 1f out, ridden and one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and outpaced 2f out, lost place over 1f out, soon weakened
awkwardly away, behind, headway over 2f out, soon outpaced, ridden and stayed on to take 4th well inside final furlong, never reached leaders
mid-division on inside, headway and effort over 2f out to over 1f out, ridden and no impression final furlong
led, driven and headed 2f out, soon lost place, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, never on terms, weakened inside final furlong
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Opinion could encounter traffic problems from his low draw while Tiger Cliff's last run was over 2m4f, though he did win over this trip at Newmarket in the spring when a couple of these were behind. One of those was CARAVAN ROLLS ON, who also finished behind Opinion at Ascot. But Peter Chapple-Hyam's charge is better off with both of his old rivals and ran a cracker under 10st last time. That should have put him spot-on for this and Spencer can deliver him late to land the spoils. Irish raider Ted Veale has been a money-spinner for connections this year, though only ran three days ago and has a penalty to carry. Bishop Roko also carries extra but is lightly-raced and still improving while last year's Melrose winner Guarantee could be interesting at a big price if the rains arrive. Tropical Beat could also have each-way claims but Sun Central and Sheikhzayedroad may have too much weight and Genzy struggles to get his head in front, though is very well in at the weights after last week's Group 3 effort at Newbury. Oriental Fox and No Heretic look best of the rest.
Number Theory 33-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, ridden over 2f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra, 4th of 14, 6l behind Brown Panther (9-7) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gd.
Sheikhzayedroad 5-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, effort when hung right well over 2f out, switched right and headway over 1f out, challenging when not clear run inside final furlong, no threat after, 3rd of 6, 2l behind Forgotten Voice (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Opinion (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, not clear run over 1f out or inside final furlong, ran on final 100 yards, nearest finish, 5th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Star Lahib (8-8) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in Jul.
Guarantee 8-1 (9-3) Held up in 7th, plugged on final furlong, never involved, 7th of 12, 10l behind Harris Tweed (9-7) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Oriental Fox (GER) 17-2 (9-12) Took keen hold, tracked leaders on outside, went 2nd 9f out until 4f out, chased leaders, challenging on inside when badly hampered over 1f out, soon switched left and stayed on well in closing stages, not recover (awarded 3rd), 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Homeric (9-3) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Caravan Rolls On 5-4fav (10-0) Behind, headway over 2f out, chased winner over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on towards finish, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Silver Lime (9-10) at Ascot 1m 6f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jul.
Genzy (FR) 25-1 (9-4) Behind, headway over 1f out, stayed on well, never nearer, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Royal Empire (9-4) at Newbury 1m 5f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Tiger Cliff (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway on outside over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd final 50 yards, no impression with winner, 2nd of 19, 2 1/2l behind Well Sharp (9-10) at Royal Ascot 2m 4f hcp 0-95 (2) gd in Jun.
Blue Surf 13-2fav (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, not quicken over 1f out, stayed on same pace final furlong, 8th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Viewpoint (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 2f hcp (2) gs in Jul.
Bishop Roko 5-2fav (9-3) Tracked leaders on inside, looking for room 2f out, in the clear over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, just held on, all out, won at Ascot 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul beating Genzy (9-8) by hd, 9 ran.
Ted Veale (IRE) 4-6fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, closer in 4th travelling well 2f out, soon pushed along, stayed on well inside final furlong to get up close home, won at Bellewstown 1m 4f stks gd beating Alhellal (10-9) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Saptapadi (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Held up in last pair, ridden and outpaced over 3f out, never going pace to get involved, 8th of 10, 7l behind Homeric (9-3) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Highland Castle 7-1 (9-6) Pulled hard, led after 1f, ridden and edged right inside final 2f, hung badly right over 1f out, headed final 75 yards, no extra in 3rd final stride (disqualified and placed 4th), in a race won by Homeric (9-3) at Ascot 2m hcp 0-100 (2) gd, 10 ran.
Hanoverian Baron 33-1 (8-7) Mid-division, not clear run and lost place over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, weaved through and ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Star Lahib (8-8) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (4yo+) (2) gf in Jul.
Sun Central (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Held up behind, driven and headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, forged clear final 75 yards, won at York 1m 6f listed hcp 0-110 (1) gf in Jul beating Songcraft (9-11) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Steps To Freedom (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, not clear run 2f out, ridden and headway 1 1/2f out, 3rd under 1f out, kept on final furlong to press winner close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Saxo Jack (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol.
Montaser (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, headed over 1f out, faded final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Forgotten Voice (9-0) at Goodwood 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) gd.
Tropical Beat 5-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to chase winner inside final furlong, held towards finish, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Party Line (9-1) at Musselburgh 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Handsome Man (IRE) 15-2fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, lost place over 2f out, weakened and eased over 1f out, tailed off, 17th of 18, well behind Tominator (9-10) at Newcastle 2m hcp (2) gs in Jun.
No Heretic 50-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, led after about 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 14, 6l behind Brown Panther (9-7) at Goodwood 2m Grp 2 (1) gd.
