mid-division, effort 2f out, no extra over 1f out, one pace final furlong
fly jumped start, some headway 2f out, never dangerous
prominent, chased leaders 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong
behind, ridden over 2f out, no impression until kept on from over 1f out, not reach leaders
in rear, moderate late headway final 2f, never dangerous
close up, ridden over 3f out, weakened and soon lost touch, eased final furlong, tailed off
mid-division, ridden along 3f out, neve troubled leaders
tracked leader, led over 3f out, quickened over 1f out, ran on well
behind, headway from 2f out, driven to chase winner inside final furlong, always held
led to over 3f out, weakened 2f out, eased final furlong
Snoqualmie Boy faces no easy task giving weight away to his older rivals over a trip short of his best so David Elsworth's colt may be best left out of calculations, while Azarole may want a more testing surface to show his best form and a chance is taken on the fitness of Emirates Skyline. The selection has not raced for over a year but lack of a recent run need not be of concern and, provided that ground does not become too testing, he looks to hold solid claims. Sir Michael Stoute's Mostashaar has become rather expensive to follow and may now be best watched, while St Andrews would probably want the heavens to open to give him a realistic chance. Godolphin's Blue Ksar ran better last time but Kerrin McEvoy prefers Emirates Skyline and that is good enough for us.
Snoqualmie Boy 66-1 (8-11) Held up and keen, effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 7, 13l behind Notnowcato (9-5) at York 1m 2f Grp 1 (1) gs in Aug.
Azarole (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) In touch, effort and every chance over 1f out, kept on, 2nd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Notability (9-0) at Baden-Baden 1m Grp 2 (1) hvy in Aug.
Mostashaar (FR) 6-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden and slightly hampered over 1f out, kept on, never troubled winner, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Cesare (8-11) at Warwick 7f stk (4) gd in Aug.
Red Spell (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) In touch, weakening when hampered over 1f out, 9th of 11, 7l behind Illustrious Blue (8-13) at Goodwood 1m 1f hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
St Andrews (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Chased winner, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 7l behind Zero Tolerance (8-11) at Haydock 1m lst stk (1) hvy.
Invention (USA) 8-1 (8-7) Held up, switched centre 6f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened and hung badly left over 1f out, 5th of 6, 10l behind Windsor Knot (8-13) at Newmarket 1m 2f stk (3) gf in Aug.
Red Somerset (USA) 12-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 10, 9l behind Forroger (8-6) at Newmarket 1m 2f hcp 0-95 (3) sft in Aug.
Blue Ksar (FR) 16-1 (8-9) In touch, chased leader over 3f out, ridden and led over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Desert Authority (8-11) at Southwell 1m 2f stk (2) gf.
Emirates Skyline (USA) 4-5fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, hung right, kept on under pressure to lead close home, won at Sandown 7f nov stk (3) gs in Sept '05 beating Blitzkrieg (9-4) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Plum Pudding (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Raced far side, chased leaders, ridden to lead that group approaching 2f out, every chance with winner inside final furlong, stayed on, 2nd of 19, 2l behind Smart Enough (9-8) at Newmarket 1m hcp 0-90 (3) gf in Jul.