led 1f, remained prominent, led again over 1f out, soon challenged, stayed on
prominent, led after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, stayed on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, stayed on, never nearer
held up in touch, ridden and effort over 2f out, soon one pace
chased winner, ridden to challenge from 2f out, kept on same pace
in touch, lost place 2f out
chased leaders, ridden and effort over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
pulled hard and prominent, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, under pressure halfway, some late headway, never on terms
keen early, tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened
towards rear, keen hold, headway over 1f out, ran on final furlong, just failed
Nonrunner
With the Peter Chapple-Hyam yard seemingly over the worst of its doldrums we will take SAYIF to make the most of a good opportunity here, while there are numerous imponderables in an otherwise open contest. Sayif clearly has the best form on the board here, earning himself a rating of 107 after three very good performances in defeat, with his last two runs both seeing him in the frame in Group 2 company. The drop back in trip to six furlongs here is probably a plus and we'll side with him. The Hague is a very interesting debutant from the John Gosden yard. The Xaar colt is related to juvenile winners and will want further than this next year, but this is a good trip over which to start him. Caerus and Bounty Box both made pleasing debuts and should improve for their experiences this time, and both could have more to offer than Retro. Winged Harriet is a nicely related debutant who should relish the fast ground and this trip to begin with, and she could go well but preference is for Sayif.
Archie Rice (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leader, ridden over 2f out, every chance final furlong, weakened close home, 5th of 10, 4l behind Perpetually (9-3) at York 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gf in Jul.
Billy Beetroot (USA) 12-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and some headway over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 6l behind Raggle Taggle (8-8) at Yarmouth 5f 2yo mdn auc (6) gf in Jun.
Bishop Rock (USA) Vicar colt, half-brother to 1m & 1m2f winner Tough Men and miler Atheer.
Glowing Praise Fantastic Light colt, half-brother to 7f winner Cindertrack and miler Satin Braid.
Larkham (USA) 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden and kept on final furlong, 3rd of 10, 4l behind Greensward (9-3) at Newmarket 6f 2yo mdn (4) gd in Aug.
Northern Hero (IRE) Hawk Wing colt out of a lightly-raced mare.
Quick Single (USA) Doneraile Court colt, related to numerous winners from 6f-1m.
Red Horse (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 13th of 15, 27l behind Ashram (9-3) at Newmarket 7f 2yo mdn auc (4) gs in Aug.
Retro (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to chase winner over 1f out, no impression and lost 2nd post, 3rd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Frognal (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn auc (5) pol.
Shabib (USA) Intidab colt, half-brother to winning miler Zifaaf.
The Hague Xaar colt, half-brother to 7f & 1m winner Vista Bella and miler Ochre.
Veroon (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Mid-division, headway 3f out, soon ridden, closing on leaders when not clear run and hampered 1f out, switched right, ran on well, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Dark Lane (8-11) at Newmarket 6f 2yo aut (2) gf in Aug.
Border Maid Falbrav filly, half-sister to winning miler Hasty Retreat.
Bounty Box 33-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, kept on well final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3/4l behind Aakef (9-3) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd in Aug.
Full Blue Falbrav filly, half-sister to 6f and 1m1f winner Three Degrees.
Margarita (IRE) Marju filly, sister to top-class miler Soviet Song, half-sister to numerous winners including high-class hurdler Penzance.
Spinning Belle (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Took keen hold, close up on outer, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 25l behind Silver Games (9-0) at Folkestone 7f 2yo mdn fll (4) gf in Aug.
Winged Harriet (IRE) Hawk Wing filly, half-sister to numerous winners from 5f-1m1f.
Caerus (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, mid-division, headway over 1f out, ran on, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Cheviot (9-3) at Kempton 6f 2yo mdn (4) pol.
Sayif (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Bumped start, took keen hold and held up, switched out over 2f out, headway and driven to chase leaders over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Orizaba (9-0) at Goodwood 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul.
