dwelt, soon tracking leaders on outside, went 2nd over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, no chance with winner
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong
raced alone on wide outside 1st 6f, joined field and raced in mid-division, smooth headway on outside 3f out, went 2nd on bit over 1f out, ridden to lead entering final furlong, stayed on well (hand timed)
held up in rear, headway on outside over 4f out, chased leaders over 3f out, weakened inside final 2f
held up towards rear, headway between horses towards inside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never nearer 4th towards finish
tracked leader, led over 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
keen in touch, headway chasing leaders over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
slowly away, always in rear, behind and eased final 3f
held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, ridden chasing leaders over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, went 5th last strides, not reach leaders
last pair, stayed on strongly inside final furlong, finished well, not reach leaders
tracked leaders on inside, ridden 2f out, soon not much room, weakened soon after
held up towards rear, headway on outside over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, never going pace to reach leaders
tracked leaders on outside, ridden over 2f out, 3rd and one pace final furlong
tracked leaders on inside, pushed along and weakened inside final 3f
led until over 4f out, lost 2nd and weakened rapidly over 3f out, tailed off and eased
held up in mid-division, troubled passage from over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, not pace to threaten, lost 5th final strides
held up towards rear, never on terms
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, troubled passage on inside from over 2f out, staying on when badly hampered on rail inside final 2f, not recover
mid-division, weakened over 3f out
Only 10lb separates the whole field but STRATUM is taken to land what has been a major gamble for owner, Tony Bloom. The fancy prices have gone about the Mullins gelding but he was mightily impressive when landing a classy 2m handicap at Newbury last time and an 8lb rise seems within his compass. Weekender is a classy sort who should deliver a sound account despite topweight, whilst the form achieved by Teodoro this season makes him of real interest. However, he's never gone further than 1m4f which makes him hard to assess accurately. Suffice to say he should be in the firing line if his stamina holds out. Last year's winner Nakeeta is running nicely into form and is nominated as the main threat to the selection off just a 4lb higher mark than when victorious in this last year. Blakeney Point is also worthy of shortlist inclusion for Roger Charlton who's already proved his ability to prepare one for high-class staying handicaps with Withhold, whilst Saunter and Whiskey Sour are also respected.
Weekender 2-1 (9-0) Led, hard pressed over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on, rallied towards finish, just held, 2nd of 8, nk behind Marmelo (9-0) at York 1m 6f lst stks (1) gf in Jun.
Dylan Mouth (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, switched right and headway over 2f out, challenged over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on, won at York 1m 6f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Jul beating Dal Harraild (9-0) by nk, 5 ran.
Muntahaa (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not pace to challenge, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Best Solution (9-6) at Newmarket 1m 4f Grp 2 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Scotland (GER) 11-1 (9-1) Led until over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 7, 13l behind Mirage Dancer (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Mustajeer 2-1fav (9-11) Chased leaders and 3rd from halfway, ridden from 2f out and soon dropped to 4th, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out, 4th of 6, 2 3/4l behind Kalaxana (8-9) at Roscommon 1m 4f lst stks (1) gf in Jul.
Crowned Eagle 10-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed near finish, 2nd of 16, nk behind Rainbow Rebel (8-11) at Haydock 1m 4f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Nakeeta 25-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 5th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Stratum (8-12) at Newbury 2m hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Lord Yeats (8-13) 5th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Vazirabad (9-4) at Longchamp 1m 7f Grp 2 gs in May.
Time To Study (FR) 20-1 (9-10) Keen, tracked leaders in 5th, slightly lost place halfway, weakened over 2f out, 10th of 13, 14 3/4l behind Sir Chauvelin (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Blakeney Point 20-1 (9-1) Held up last, some late minor headway into 4th final furlong, never involved, 4th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Mirage Dancer (9-1) at Goodwood 1m 4f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Aug.
Montaly 11-4 (9-0) Tracked leader, challenged 3f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, no impression when lost place inside final furlong, 5th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Nearly Caught (9-0) at Sandown 2m lst stks (1) gf in Jul.
Teodoro (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Made all, quickened over 3f out, stayed on strongly, won at Haydock 1m 2f Grp 3 stks (1) gf in Aug beating Brorocco (9-5) by 3 1/4l, 7 ran.
Saunter (FR) 2-1fav (9-10) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, ridden and hung right approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Aug beating Huge Future (9-9) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Sea The Lion (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Soon raced in 6th, effort 2f out and edged right, soon challenged in 2nd, stayed on well final furlong, led at line, won at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun beating Gustavus Vassa (9-6) by hd, 11 ran.
Platitude 15-2 (9-8) Held up and behind, headway on outside over 3f out, chased leaders over 2f out,2nd and every chance 2f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 9l behind Sir Chauvelin (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
My Reward 33-1 (9-7) Broke awkwardly, soon steadied into mid-division, never involved, 11th of 13, 16 1/4l behind Sir Chauvelin (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Whiskey Sour (IRE) 9-2fav (11-4) Towards rear, headway after 3 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, 12 3/4l behind Sharjah (11-7) at Galway 2m hcp sft in Aug.
Fun Mac (GER) (8-13) 3rd of 6, 1/2l behind Holdthasigreen (9-6) at Maisons-Laffitte 1m 7f lst stks in Jul.
Stratum 11-4fav (8-12) Held up mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well, won at Newbury 2m hcp (2) gf in Jul beating Kloud Gate (8-9) by 3l, 16 ran.
Mountain Bell 2-1fav (9-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3 1/4l behind Lady Bergamot (8-2) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp fll (2) pol in Jun.
