mid-division on inside, driven 2f out, never able to challenge
held up, always behind
made all, quickened clear insde final 2f, ridden 1f out, stayed on well
tracked leaders, slightly hampered over 2f out, ridden to dispute 2nd over 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong to take 2nd towards finish, always held
awkwardly away, behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous
chased winner, ridden when winner quickened clear inside final 2f, hard pressed for 2nd over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, lost 2nd towards finish
chased leaders, outpaced 2f out, switched right and ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, never reached leaders
mid-division, lost place over 1f out, never dangerous
soon pushed along in mid-division, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened over 1f out
Doncaster Rover has live claims of following up last year's victory in this race but he was drawn in one on that occasion and has to contend with the eight box this time around. MASAMAH is better drawn and may prove to be best of Kevin Ryan's three winners whilst Bounty Box could also show up well despite having something to find on the figures. Masamah could still be improving after just 11 career starts and 5 for this yard and he was certainly impressive in landing a valuable Ascot handicap last time. He could only finish in midfield at this track prior to that but that was over five furlongs and this longer trip could see him in a different light. Doncaster Rover deserves to win as he's been performing with great credit in stronger races but his draw could prove to be undoing. Our Jonathan has the highest official rating having won a Group 2 in France on his final start at two and he didn't shape too badly on his reappearance despite returning a well beaten favourite but he has enough to prove on his first run since April. Bounty Box would be better off in a handicap but she is progressing and the form of her latest run is rock solid and she may well be able to get involved but preference is for Masamah.
Doncaster Rover (USA) 5-1 (9-3) Bumped start, soon pushed along to chase leaders, pushed along halfway, soon one pace, hard driven 2f out, one pace in 4th inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 9, 7l behind Regal Parade (9-3) at Newbury 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Global City (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Led 1f, prominent, ridden over 1f out, soon beaten, weakened inside final furlong, last of 8, 7l behind Genki (8-11) at Haydock 6f cond Stakes (2) gf in Jul.
Masamah (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Raced stands side, led that group, overall leader 1f out, ran on, won at Ascot 5f hcap (2) gf in Jul beating Matsunosuke (8-6) by 1l, 19 ran.
Quest For Success (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Favourite Girl (8-4) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) sft in Jul.
Wi Dud 7-1 (9-2) Always in rear, 10th of 12, 8l behind Favourite Girl (8-4) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) sft in Jul.
Our Jonathan 2-1fav (9-4) Held up last, switched right and headway on wide outside over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 8, 6l behind Society Rock (8-11) at Ascot 6f 3yo lst stk (1) gd in Apr.
Star Rover (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) With leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 15th of 20, 7l behind Hawkeyethenoo (9-0) at York 6f hcp 105 (2) gf in Jul.
Bounty Box 17-2 (9-2) In rear, effort to chase leaders 2f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, no impression, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Rose Blossom (8-10) at York 6f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf in Jul.
Look Busy (IRE) 17-2 (9-0) Dwelt, held up, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 12, 8l behind Favourite Girl (8-4) at Ayr 5f hcap (2) sft in Jul.
Queen's Grace 16-1 (8-5) Prominent, hard driven to challenge well over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 7, 7l behind Pyrrha (9-3) at Lingfield 7f flls Group 3 stks (1) gf in May.
