tracked leaders, went 2nd briefly and ridden 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, switched left and effort 2f out, one pace final furlong
went right start, mid-division until weakened 2f out
slowly into stride, took keen hold in rear, travelling well and not clear run over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well, nearest finish
mid-division, switched left 3f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
tracked leaders, ridden to dispute 2nd 3f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, bumped over 1f out, ran on to go 4th inside final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, awkward rounding bend over 4f out, soon ridden, hung left from 2f out, one pace final furlong
raced on outer, never better than mid-division
behind, ridden and headway when switched left 1f out, ran on well, not reach leaders
travelled well for most of way, made all, shaken up over 1f out, quickened up well, readily
mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on for clear 2nd but no chance with winner
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden and headway 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
bumped start, tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, hung left and faded over 1f out
always behind, tailed off
Always A Rock is bred to improve so that last run might soon be put behind him, but conditions could be ideal for FERVENT PRINCE who gets the vote at whopping odds. Relative Order and Adversity head the lengthy list of dangers. Hugh Morrison's selection may not have excelled in two recent runs but he had valid excuses regarding the trips (first of all too long then too short last time). He would not want the ground to turn soft but his draw is no bad thing for horse that can run as a hold-up performer and if he returns to his best, then this new mark of 90 should not be beyond him. Fabreze has been cleaning up this year in lesser races, whilst Summon Up Theblood needs to summon up a return to form after finishing in midfield behind Duntulm at Newmarket. Third on that occasion was Relative Order, a Diktat Colt who put in a career-best effort and won't be far away today with the return to seven furlongs in his favour. House is improving but will need to do so again, Fathsta has had a long season whilst Iguazu Falls may be more at home on this easier ground than when disappointing last time at Ascot. Tawaash must rate as a huge danger based on his good run when finishing ahead of the selection.
Tawaash (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Raced centre, chase winner, ridden 2f out, stayed on, unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 20, 1 1/2l behind Spanish Bounty (8-7) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Adversity 6-4fav (9-3) Chased leader, led over 1f out, quickened clear inside final furlong, pushed out towards finish, won at Chester 7f 3yo hcp (3) gd in Jun beating Mister Hardy (8-10) by 5l, 10 ran.
Summon Up Theblood 16-1 (9-5) Held up, headway halfway, soon chasing leaders, weakened approaching final furlong, 12th of 19, 7l behind Duntulm (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Fathsta (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon chasing leaders, stayed on same pace final furlong, 6th of 11, 9l behind Perfect Stride (8-10) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Royal Intruder 16-1 (8-7) Raced centre, held up in rear, ridden and headway approaching final furlong, stayed on same pace, 5th of 20, 1 1/2l behind Spanish Bounty (8-7) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Carleton 12-1 (8-9) Raced far side, behind and detached, never a factor, 15th of 20, 6l behind Spanish Bounty (8-7) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Aye Aye Digby (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway under pressure over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Masai Moon (9-2) at Newmarket 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gf in Jun.
Fervent Prince 20-1 (8-7) Raced stand's side, held up in rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 14th of 20, 6l behind Spanish Bounty (8-7) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd.
Keep Discovering (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance 2f out, outpaced by winner final furlong, stayed on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Carniolan (8-12) at Ascot 7f 3yo hcp (3) gs.
Always A Rock (IRE) 6-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, led over 2f out, hard ridden and headed 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 11, 14l behind Perfect Stride (8-10) at Ascot 1m 3yo hcp (2) gf.
Relative Order 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division, effort over 1f out, kept on, never able to challenge, 3rd of 19, 3l behind Duntulm (9-3) at Newmarket 1m 3yo hcp (2) gd.
Blue Sky Basin 6-4fav (9-8) Made all, quickened 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, ran on, ridden out, readily, won at Kempton 7f hcp 0-85 (4) pol beating Arabian Spirit (9-11) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
House 5-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, headway to chase leaders halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on, won at Leicester 7f 3yo hcp (4) gf in Jun beating Admirals Way (8-3) by 4l, 12 ran.
Nightjar (USA) 7-2 (9-4) Held up in touch, effort 2f out, challenging for 3rd when carried left inside final furlong, one pace towards finish, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Red Somerset (9-4) at Ascot 1m hcap (4) gf.
Northern Bolt 16-1 (9-3) Dwelled, behind and soon outpaced, ridden over 2f out, never on terms, 6th of 8, 4l behind Hypnosis (9-0) at Catterick 5f hcp 0-85 (4) gf.
King's Wonder 8-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, no impression on leaders final furlong, 6th of 13, 4l behind Superduper (8-13) at Windsor 6f 3yo hcp (4) gf.
Rettorical Lad 33-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 21l behind Master of Arts (9-4) at Goodwood 1m 3yo hcp (5) sft in May.
Iguazu Falls (USA) 5-1jt-fav (8-13) Tracked leader far side to over 2f out, weakened quickly, 27th of 28, 39l behind Regal Parade (8-6) at Ascot 7f hcp 0-105 (2) frm in Jun.
Cobo Bay 10-1 (8-9) Led group of 3 on stand rails and well on terms, ridden halfway, weakened approaching 2f out, 7th of 8, 10l behind Easy Target (8-9) at Newbury 7f 3yo stk (3) gd.
Fabreze 15-8fav (9-6) Took keen hold in touch, quickened on inside over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon asserted, driven out, won at Kempton 6f 3yo hcp (4) pol beating Street Star (9-7) by 2l, 8 ran.
