mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, no impression
chased leaders, outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong
mid-division, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never troubled leaders
always towards rear
chased leaders, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong, took 2nd near finish
chased leaders, headway over 2f out, effort when not much room over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong
with leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
behind and soon outpaced, never dangerous
soon outpaced, always behind
chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, no impression from over 1f out
always behind
always behind
mid-division, ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression when edged left near finish
chased leaders, outpaced when hung left over 1f out, soon ridden, kept on under pressure final furlong, eight and no impression when hampered and unseated rider near finish
always behind
in touch, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, lost 2nd and no extra near finish
held up, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reached leaders
with leader, led over 1f out, soon ridden, held on near finish
This is an ultra competitive opener in which we will give the tentative vote to SIR PARKY ahead of Di Stefano and Ghostwing. The selection has done nothing but improve this season. He has already won three times and ran a personal best when scoring at Newbury in a conditions race last time out. Whether the ground rides fast or on the easy side he has performed well under various conditions and if anywhere near his best he will prove difficult to oppose. Di Stefano broke his maiden tag at Ripon in June but caught the eye after finishing second to Iver Bridge Lad in a listed contest at Sandown last time out. That form looks rock solid and another bold effort can be expected. Ghostwing carries a set of cheek pieces for the first time to enhance his enthusiasm. He is held in high regard by his trainer Richard Fahey and has not been discredited in a couple of Group 2 races this season so if at his best he is sure to be in the shake up once again. Sir Parky has improved with race experience and with further improvement still to come his looks the percentage call.
Sir Parky (IRE) 11-4 (9-2) Tracked leader, ridden over 2f out, driven to lead inside final furlong, soon joined, found extra, won at Newbury 7f 2yo stk (3) sft in Jul beating Practitioner (8-10) by nk, 7 ran.
Alrasm (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Close up, effort over 2f out, not quicken, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 9th of 13, 13l behind Canford Cliffs (9-1) at Royal Ascot 6f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jun.
Bonfire Knight 7-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, led well over 1f out, hard ridden inside final furlong, held on well, won at Catterick 7f 2yo mdn (5) gd beating William Arnold (9-0) by 1l, 8 ran.
Butch And Sundance 16-1 (9-5) In rear, switched sharply left over 2f out, headway soon after, ridden and hung right and soon chased winner over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Frozen Power (9-3) at Salisbury 7f 2yo hcp (5) gf.
Carnaby Street (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Led, jumped path and headed over 3f out, chased winner until over 1f out, ridden and weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 8l behind Mon Cadeaux (9-3) at Salisbury 6f 2yo mdn (4) gf.
Di Stefano 15-8fav (9-2) Soon outpaced and pushed along on far rail, headway under pressure to chase leaders over 1f out, driven and stayed on to chase winner inside final furlong, soon edged right, stayed on, always held, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Iver Bridge Lad (9-2) at Sandown 5f 2yo lst stk (1) gd in Jul.
Falasteen (IRE) 9-4 (9-1) Held up behind leaders on rail, switched right to outer halfway, headway over 1f out, driven and kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Singeur (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (3) gf.
Ghostwing 20-1 (9-0) Went right start, chased leaders, pushed along halfway, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 5th of 9, 6l behind Dick Turpin (9-0) at Goodwood 6f 2yo stks (1) gd in Jul.
Kingdom Of Light 5-1 (9-4) Prominent, led halfway, edged right over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Midnight Martini (8-9) at Thirsk 5f 2yo hcp (3) gs.
Kings Bayonet 13-2 (8-12) Dwelt and hampered start, soon recovered into mid-division, headway over 2f out, chased winner upsides and every chance when carried badly left to far rail over 1f out, ran on, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Butch And Sundance (9-2) at Yarmouth 6f 2yo mdn aut (5) gd in Jul.
Kirsty's Boy (IRE) 66-1 (8-5) Broke well, soon lost place, ridden and ran on final furlong, 7th of 20, 6l behind Monsieur Chevalier (8-12) at Newbury 5f 2yo aut (2) gs in Jul.
Layla's Hero (IRE) 5-4fav (8-12) Held up, steady headway over 2f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear final furlong, stayed on well, won at Haydock 6f 2yo hcp 0-80 (4) gd beating Regardless (8-6) by 3l, 8 ran.
Makbullet 2-1fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Ripon 6f 2yo mdn (5) gd beating Mad Millie (8-12) by 4l, 10 ran.
Monalini (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Outpaced in rear, stayed on inside final furlong, no danger, 5th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Singeur (8-12) at Musselburgh 5f 2yo stks (3) gf.
Red Badge (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Chased winner, outpaced by that rival over 1f out, ran on final 100 yards, no impression, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Lowdown (9-0) at Goodwood 6f mdn stks (2) gd in Jul.
Rodrigo De Torres 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, not much room 2f out, pulled out, led over 1f out, quicken clear, ran on strongly, won at York 6f 2yo mdn aut (4) gd in Jul beating L'enchanteresse (8-12) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Schoolboy Champ 10-3 (9-2) Dwelt, in rear, outpaced halfway, ridden and stayed on final furlong, last of 5, 5l behind Brambleberry (9-0) at Lingfield 5f 2yo nov stks (5) pol.
Sole Power 7-4fav (9-1) Soon close up in 2nd, ridden and outpaced from over 1f out, same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 5l behind Arctic (9-1) at Curragh 5f 2yo lst stk hvy in Jul.
Swilly Ferry (USA) 20-1 (9-2) Held up mid-division, headway over 2f out, ran on well, never nearer, 3rd of 17, 1 1/4l behind Yurituni (8-0) at York 6f 2yo hcp (2) gf.
Midnight Martini 9-2 (8-9) Held up in rear, headway over 1f out, soon driven to challenge, led well inside final furlong, pushed out, won at Thirsk 5f 2yo hcp (3) gs beating Tillys Tale (7-13) by nk, 9 ran.
