with leaders stands side, ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders far side, ridden 2f out, stayed on same pace under pressure final furlong, never on terms
chased leaders stands side, ridden inside final 2f, stayed on same pace final furlong, no impression
slowly into stride, behind far side, ridden and headway on far side rail over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong to go 3rd final 75 yards, not reached leading pair
chased leaders far side, ridden and outpaced well over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, no impression
with leader stands side, led that side over 2f out, ridden to lead overall over 1f out, hung left towards far side inside final furlong, stayed on well final 50 yards
led narrowly stands side group to over 2f out, soon driven and outpaced, weakened final furlong
tracked leader far side, outpaced 2f out, soon ridden and lost place, one pace final furlong
chased leaders stands side, outpaced over 2f out, soon lost place, stayed on inside final furlong, never on terms
led far side group, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, behind far side, ridden 2f out, never able to challenge
chased leaders stands side, ridden and outpaced 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders far side, driven to lead that side over 1f out, soon ridden and every chance, kept on until no extra final 50 yards
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STARSPANGLEDBANNER should relish the return to six furlongs and assuming his fine second in the Nunthorpe hasn't put him over the top he should win. Aidan O'Brien's Antipodean import is the quickest around and whilst he coped with the drop to the minimum trip at York he never looked totally comfortable. The Golden Jubilee and July Cup winner can win this before heading off to stud. Rainfall could have gone for the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown so it is interesting that she heads here instead and this filly has a high cruising speed so she should cope ok with the drop in trip. Last year's winner Regal Parade is on a hat-trick following a Group One win at Deauville and he is a major player here with no penalty for any of his wins over the past twelve months. At a price Markab could bounce back to form (poor behind Regal Parade at Newbury) but a more obvious danger is Kingsgate Native who didn't sparkle at York but the return of Ryan Moore is a plus and so is the longer trip today. Borderlescott is the darling of Yorkshire after his latest Group Two win at Goodwood and he ran a cracker in the Nunthorpe, especially given his interrupted preparation having pulled up lame after the line down in Sussex. If there's to be a major shock in the race then it might come from Prime Defender who seems to run above himself when surrounded by quality.
Barney McGrew (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 15, 9l behind Hamish Mcgonagall (9-6) at York 5f hcap (2) gd in Aug.
Borderlescott 11-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden halfway, not trouble leaders, 6th of 12, 4l behind Sole Power (9-9) at York 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
Doncaster Rover (USA) 9-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, hard ridden halfway, headway over 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well, won at Newmarket 6f Listed stks (1) gs in Aug beating Advanced (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Genki (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Mid-division far side, outpaced over 2f out, beaten when eased final furlong, 23rd of 28, 13l behind Evens And Odds (8-10) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Kingsgate Native (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Towards rear, never near leaders, 9th of 12, 6l behind Sole Power (9-9) at York 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
Markab 9-4fav (9-7) Led, strongly pressed 2f out, soon headed, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 9, 12l behind Regal Parade (9-3) at Newbury 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Prime Defender 40-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden after 2f, stayed on, never able to challenge, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Sole Power (9-9) at York 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
Regal Parade 5-1 (9-2) won at Deauville(FR) 6f Grp 1 (1) gs in Aug beating Joanna (8-8) by nk, 15 ran.
Sir Gerry (USA) 14-1 (9-4) Steadied in rear, under pressure well over 1f out, soon beaten, 6th of 8, 8l behind Doncaster Rover (9-0) at Newmarket 6f Listed stks (1) gs in Aug.
Starspangledbanner (AUS) 6-4fav (9-11) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, no impression near finish, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Sole Power (9-9) at York 5f Grp 1 (1) gf in Aug.
Iver Bridge Lad 20-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden over 2f out, stayed on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 10, 3l behind Dafeef (9-4) at Newmarket 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) sft in Aug.
Our Jonathan 6-1 (8-10) Awkwardly away, behind, outpaced over 2f out, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 9l behind Masamah (9-0) at Chester 6f Listed stks (1) gs in Aug.
Lady Of The Desert (USA) 11-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, held up and behind, hampered behind weakening rival 3f out, headway on outside over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never going pace to challenge, 6th of 13, 6l behind Lillie Langtry (9-0) at Royal Ascot 1m 3yo Fll Grp 1 (1) gf in Jun.
Fullandby (IRE) 22-1 (8-7) Always behind in stands side group, 12th of 17, 5l behind Damika (8-10) at Ripon 6f hcap (2) gs in Aug.
Serious Attitude (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Raced far side, held up, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 17l behind Starspangledbanner (9-5) at Newmarket 6f Grp 1 (1) gf in Jul.
Rainfall (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) 5th of 7, 6l behind Goldikova (8-13) at Deauville(FR) 1m Grp 1 gs in Aug.
